In Preaching Articles: "priorities" showing 1-15 of 21

You Can Love Ministry And Miss Jesus

By Marshall Segal on Aug 18, 2016

What captivates your heart more: what God does through you, or what he has done for you?

Scripture: Luke 10:3, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 10:17-20, Colossians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 3:7-8, 1 Peter 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, priorities, loving God, Christian Priorities

We Can Whine About The New Generation Or Worship With Them – But We Can’t Do Both

By Karl Vaters on Mar 16, 2017

We can either whine about how the new generation chooses to worship, or we can worship and minister with them. But we can’t do both.

Scripture: John 7:24

Tags: Perspective, Culture, church culture, Christian Priorities, future generations, church priorities, Generations, e  (view more)  (view less)

Work Smarter, Not Harder

By Lance Witt on Sep 12, 2016

There is a story in the Bible about a very gifted and competent leader who wasn’t working smart.

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Tags: priorities, advice, Leadership Listening, walking wisely

Walter Brueggemann: The Preacher's Task

By Walter Brueggemann on Apr 6, 2013

"I believe many preachers finally get around to their task in their fatigue . . ." Where's the priority of preaching in your week?

Tags: Task, Preaching, fatigue, walter Brueggemann

The Work Life Balance Myth

By Shawn Lovejoy on May 8, 2017

Family and work can’t be balanced. The good news is that it’s not supposed to be.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27

Tags: family, leadership, priorities, Balanced Life

How To Make The Most Of Your Morning

By Josh Reich on Nov 29, 2017

"There is a lot at stake in what we do with our mornings."

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Tags: Morning, priorities, distractions, Personal Growth, Quiet time, productivity, Good Habits, pastoral leadership, prayers  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things That Get Harder As Your Church Grows

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jul 17, 2017

Ever think that growth will solve all your problems?

Tags: leadership, Church Growth, Healthy Church, pastoral leadership, church ministry, church problems, church priorities, Effective Leadership, Focus on Numbers, Elias livingstone  (view more)  (view less)

10 Mistakes Churches Make At Christmastime

By Jonathan Howe on Dec 21, 2017

Unfortunately stress can lead churches to plan poorly and make unnecessary mistakes. Here are ten such mistakes to avoid in your church this Christmas.

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Holidays, prepare, focus on GOD, Christmas Gospel, church priorities, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Concentration For Doing A Little More

By Brandon Cox on Feb 25, 2017

I believe that most of us can do more, need to do less, and that it’s possible to do more and less at the same time.

Tags: priorities, focus, energy, church leadership, e  (view more)  (view less)

Seven Deadly Statements Of Church Members

By Thom Rainer on Oct 17, 2017

"Words have meaning. And if church members start articulating words consistently, those words begin to reflect the priorities and passions of the church."

Tags: conflict, relationships, Church worship, pastoral leadership, church membership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, shepherding  (view more)  (view less)

A Matter Of Integrity: Why Christians Must Stop Taking The Fake News Bait

By Karl Vaters on Feb 17, 2017

Christians should have the reputation for being the most truthful people on earth. But we don’t.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:20, Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:16

Tags: priorities, Dishonesty, Truth and Lies, stand for truth, e  (view more)  (view less)

5 Telling Questions To Ask At Your Next Staff Meeting

By Charles Stone on Oct 16, 2017

Andy Stanley's 5 questions that are deeply telling about a church’s direction and impact.

Tags: vision, strategy, pastoral leadership, questions, Pastoral Ministry, mission, church priorities, Staff Meeting  (view more)  (view less)

Do We Need A broader Definition Of Church Growth?

By Karl Vaters on May 18, 2017

Any definition of church growth that doesn’t allow for, even celebrate, churches that contribute in non-numerical ways is incomplete.

Tags: Church Growth, priorities, pastoral leadership, First Things First, Right Values  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Necessary Thing

By Thomas C. Brown on Jul 10, 2017

Greater is the value of personal intimacy with God than busyness for him. Service must follow surrender and solitude.

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10, John 17:3, Luke 10:42

Tags: Scripture, leadership, devotion, priorities, God's Word, pastoral leadership, Intimacy With God, Pastoral Ministry, soul care, Guarding Your Soul, e  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Significant Thing A Pastor Will Ever Do

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2017

The most valuable ministry thing you have done just may be the time you stopped to encourage a homeless man and bought him lunch.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Tags: Faithfulness, priorities, Servanthood, Christian Love, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, servant leadership, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)