By Jarrett Stephens
The following text is the foreword by Dr. Jack Graham for the debut book by Prestonwood Teaching Pastor Jarrett Stephens.
The Christian life is a series of mountaintops and valleys, and the way up is not always …
The One Ingredient That Matters Most
August 8, 2018 By
By Brian Taylor
I’ve had an idea floating around in my mind for some time. As I’ve been working with teams and churches, I’ve been drilling down on the elements of a great worship service that transcend the things that …
Making Prayer a Priority
May 17, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
I’ve heard it said that the first 10 or 15 minutes of each day really determine how the rest of your day will go. And if you begin your day in prayer, acknowledging God as first …
Defeating Discouragement
May 17, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
In Judah it was said, “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” And our enemies said, “They …
Three Ways to Improve Your Team’s Self-Esteem
May 17, 2018 By
By Roscoe Lilly
Did you know that organizations have self-esteem? We often consider the self-esteem of others or our own self-esteem, but rarely do we think that organizations might possess one as well.…
Love Leadership
May 17, 2018 By
By Brandon Bowers
“Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” —John Maxwell
Every organization or team will rise and fall depending on its leadership. Think about the great companies that we have come to embrace and celebrate their success.…
Four Easter Sermons
March 28, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
As a pastor, preparation for an Easter sermon can be a daunting task. It is Super Bowl Sunday for the Church, and it provides the opportunity to reach more people with the life-changing message of the …
True Surrender
March 28, 2018 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
“I beseech you, or I beg you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And do not …
Trust the Process
March 28, 2018 By
By Brandon Bowers
Among the many clichés that get tossed around in our culture, I’m confident you’d agree that one of the most popular is the phrase “trust the process.” An up-and-coming athlete gets benched while trying to improve. A …
Receiving and Utilizing Mission Teams
March 28, 2018 By
By Curtis Cook
If you talk with church planters about missions teams from other churches, you will often get mixed feedback. Some planters love them and are eager to use them, and others try to avoid them at all costs. …