In Preaching Articles: "Ministry" showing 1-15 of 203

Doing Ministry Without Losing Your Soul Part 2

By Lance Witt on Oct 16, 2017

"In ministry, there are certain tensions that we must live with. Sometimes they seem contradictory, but they are tensions that are actually healthy for us."

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Psalm 27:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Tags: leadership, Balance, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Healthy Ministry, Tensions in Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

22 Things Learned In 42 Years Of Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 25, 2022

For those of you in the vocational ministry, let me offer some reflections on 42 years of ministry.

Scripture: Isaiah 26:12

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, advice, Pastoral Ministry, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Death By Ministry

By Eugene Cho on Mar 21, 2018

Is pastoral ministry a dangerous profession? Eugene Cho shares the facts.

Tags: Ministry, leadership, pastor, Servanthood, Pastors, Church Body of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Jun 26, 2018

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence

7 Strong Helps On Staying Married While Staying In Ministry

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 8, 2020

Pastor Bob Hostetler hasn't just survived the challenges that come with being married while in ministry; he lists his marriage as a major ministry success. How does that happen?

Tags: Ministry, Marriage

Do You Believe In Miracles? Part 1

By Lance Witt on Nov 20, 2017

How do you define a "win" in ministry?

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-6:6

Tags: leadership, success, goals, pastoral leadership, success in ministry, church ministry, Mental Toughness  (view more)  (view less)

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Nov 17, 2018

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 1:1-21:24

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Out Of A Ministry Funk

By Tim Stevens on Apr 9, 2020

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices

Eight Reasons Churches Became Too Busy

By Sermoncentral on Jun 29, 2022

Is your church too busy to do ministry?

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, leadership, Busyness, pastoral leadership, Leadership, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

10 Reasons Ministry Isn't For Wimps

By Jared Moore on Dec 5, 2019

Check out this list. Do you still want to be a pastor? If so, then God has probably called you to the ministry.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, challenge, negative, wimp  (view more)  (view less)

Re-Imagining Leadership

By Dan White Jr. on Sep 17, 2018

What does it really mean to grow in Christian leadership?

Tags: leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Sermoncentral on Jun 8, 2020

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching

9 Bad Habits That Limit A Church's Ministry Capacity

By Sermoncentral on Apr 6, 2021

It’s not about church growth. Or working harder. It’s about doing smarter ministry with our church’s current resources.

Tags: Lay Leadership, hindrances to prayer, ministry vision, Capacity

Preacher To Preacher: Three Vital Questions Before You Quit The Ministry

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 27, 2018

Astounding: 50 percent of pastors serving American congregations are so discouraged in ministry that they would quit if they could afford to do so.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, quit

N.t. Wright: Why I Support Women In Ministry

By Nt Wright on Aug 16, 2012

The role of women in ministry is a much-debated topic with godly leaders falling on both sides of the issue. In this four-minute video, Bishop Wright engages this important subject with biblical arguments.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Tags: Preaching, women ministry