Holy Preaching Voice
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in more serious-minded, biblical churches–namely, the trend of preaching and praying…how do I say this…in a weird “holy... Read More
The Spirit of Singing
Having just returned from T4G, and having had time to reflect on the events of the week, I would have to agree... Read More
Saying and Doing Hard Things in Ministry
It was John Lydgate (followed by Abraham Lincoln and Bob Marley) who said something that all ministers must understand and take to heart:... Read More
A Redemptive Historical Lamb
As various aspects of the Person, saving work and fruit of the Lord Jesus unfolded throughout Old Testament redemptive history, one truth that continually... Read More
5 Rules of Social Media Engagement
Those of us who are active to any extent on social media have, no doubt, written or said something that we wish we... Read More
An Ides of March for Every Caesar
Yesterday, I had the great honor and privilege of preaching before the Georgia State Senate. Given the fact that the State of Georgia... Read More
The Spirit in the Old and New Testament
One of the great questions that has plagued theologians throughout church history is that which concerns the role of the Holy Spirit in... Read More
Giving and Receiving Criticism in Ministry
Giving or receiving criticism is one of the most painful yet most necessary parts of a believer’s life in a fallen world. It... Read More
Church Planting Mathematics: 10 x 100 > 1 x 1000?
I’m not shy about the fact that math is not my strong suit. I barely made it through algebra 1 in the formative... Read More
Leadership Principles and Pastoral Ministry
In recent decades, there has been an influx of leadership journals, websites, blog posts, videos, etc. in which those whose churches have thrived... Read More