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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

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.

Common Myths About Pastors

Do you recognize these three frequent misperceptions of the pastoral role?

Teach Us to Pray: The Significance of the Lord’s Prayer

Why prayer is the breath of spiritual life.

Evangelism and the Bible

You can’t separate evangelism from total commitment to the Bible. Here’s why.

How to Do Church With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Tips for navigating the challenges, and advice for those who want to reach out to people with ASD.

Why It’s OK to Admit We’re Messy

Every human is a mess. It's time we stopped hiding it.

How Introverts Can Do Evangelism

Here are some steps I've found that help me evangelize as an introvert.

How to Survive Ageism as a Young Pastor

Here are some keys for working faithfully as a fresh-faced pastor.

Overcoming Worry

No matter what is going on in the world or in our lives, we don't have to worry.