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When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Brandon O’Brien’s Top Books on Small Church Ministry

Rather than being a subcategory of American ministry, the small church is the norm. If you take a longer and broader view, most churches throughout history and in most parts of the world are and always have been small.

Why the ‘Invitability’ of Your Church Is Important

How confident are you and other members of your church to invite friends to your church.

Pastors’ Favorite Places for Sermon Prep

The answers varied based on personality, but some trends emerged.

When Leaders Are People Pleasers

You might feel like you're making people happy by being agreeable, but eventually you have to deliver.

Practical Ways to Awaken Evangelism in Our Churches

Evangelism doesn't happen by accident. It requires intentionality.

Addressing the Most Common Struggles for Young Pastors

Across the board, whether pastoring an established church or church plant, young pastors have these common struggles.

7 Things You Need to Stop Doing to Be Productive

Cut out these seven productivity killers and you'll be a more effective leader.

Why Ministry Insight Can’t Happen at the Speed of the Internet

Gaining true insight takes time and deep thinking and observation.

7 Signs You’re Stuck in the Christian Bubble

Our heart for the lost wanes when we're not consistently praying for and getting to know them.