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One key to successful preaching – become a collector by Rick Warren
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Five things I teach my students about changing an organization by Bill Hitz Change isn't easy. Ask Bill Hitz. He still remembers many of the challenges he faced when, as a church elder, he helped transition his Pennsylvania church. He teaches these five lessons of change to prospective pastors and church leaders at Lancaster Bible College. [more] |
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"A lot of preaching today is what I call longhorn preaching, as in the longhorn cattle found in Texas. This style of preaching has a point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between!" - Rick Warren |
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"Give a bonus to leaders who do a good job, especially the ones who work hard at preaching and teaching." - I Tim. 5:17 (MSG) |
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How would Jesus pastor? - You may have heard or read the famous 19th century novel In His Steps by Charles Sheldon. The book made famous the phrase, "What would Jesus do?" This article gives you background on what led the Congregational pastor to write the book. A CD designed to help those struggling with pornography - This CD may be a good first step for someone you know struggling with pornography. With both music and testimonials focused around overcoming this sin-addiction, the CD could be used by all the men of your congregation. Open Doors - On this site you can find all the information you need to inform your church about the needs of persecuted Christians around the world. S.H.A.P.E. Central - Help your church discover their God-given S.H.A.P.E. for ministry. On this site you'll find articles about how other churches are mobilizing their congregations for ministry and the resources they're using to do so. Helpful free resources for pastors from Elmbrook Church - Elmbrook Church has recently started a new Web site designed to help pastors. On the site you'll find full video and audio presentations of weekend messages at Elmbrook, along with a 45-minute monthly leadership interview with a high profile Christian leader. The March leadership interview is with Stuart Briscoe and focuses on "Effective Preaching Today." You'll also find a variety of helpful articles on leadership and pastoral ministry on the site. |
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Developing effective illustrations that speak to the unchurched - Michael J. Quicke Purposeful preaching - Tom Holladay Preaching for leadership impact - John Jackson Volunteers can help in sermon preparation - Rick Rusaw Purpose Driven Life book survives church burning, used in ministry to arsonist - Allison Cox Three things women want pastors to know - Manda Gibson Ministry in a purpose driven church - Gordon MacDonald Choosing faith in spite of circumstances - Mary Southerland |
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