By Roscoe Lilly
Recently, my wife and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary! How in the world can that be? In some ways, it feels as if it were yesterday that we said, “I do,” and in other ways, …
Why Preaching Still Matters in a Digital World
February 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Phil Cooke
When I started working in television, preachers and preaching were about the only thing on Christian TV. My first boss in the business, Oral Roberts, was a pioneer because we were producing primetime TV specials with major …
Developing Young Leaders
January 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Jason Mick
Early in the Spring of 2007 – as a 23-year-old just one year removed from college and working as an IT specialist with IBM – I recall getting my first opportunity to work in a church. I …
Importance of Biblical Worldview
January 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Dan Panetti
You’re familiar with the term “worldview” – the lens through which you see and understand the world around you. Like bellybuttons, everyone has a worldview … but most people really don’t know what their worldview consists of …
Questions to Consider Before Launching a Spanish Ministry
January 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Jorge Fraige
The Hispanic population in the United States is growing. As a result, the demographics of communities are changing. If a church is going to be effective in making disciples, then it is vital that the congregation reflects …
Five Blessings That are Formed and Found in Adversity
January 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Dr. Jack Graham
In 2009, when I was battling cancer, a friend said to me, “Jack, I’m praying for you that you will learn everything you need to learn in the midst of this trial in your life.”…
Prestonwood Pregnancy Center: Saving Lives and Saving Souls
January 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Leanne Jamieson
It’s a typical day at the Pregnancy Center. The first shift has already arrived; the doors are unlocked, and the rooms have been prepped when a young woman enters the center. Fear covers her like a thick …
Spotlight Interview: James Westbrook
January 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Prestonwood Network Staff
Prestonwood Network: Can you share with us how these first couple of years planting and pastoring Realm Church have been?
James Westbrook: We initially hit the ground in summer 2018. We spent much of that time …
Creating Daily Habits Over Making Yearly Resolutions
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By Jack Raymond
It is a new year, and for many of us, that means it is time to make resolutions. Eat better. Read more. Lose weight. Start a new hobby. All of these are great things, but there is …
Recognizing and Growing the Strength of the Women in Your Church
January 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
By Liz Steckel
This past October, I had the opportunity to attend the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards in Nashville, Tenn. My team was gifted floor-level tickets among the artists nominated for individual awards. It was surreal to watch men …