By Dr. Jack Graham
The prayer in Nehemiah 9:6–38 was delivered on behalf of Israel on the occasion of their renewed commitment to God. Reading it is like taking a walk through the Old Testament. It is a review of …
How to Defeat Division on Your Team
February 21, 2018 By
By Brian Taylor
You know what I love about kids? Whatever they do, they are ALL in. For my two at home, most days, this works out well for us. They play well together. They enjoy each other’s company, sometimes …
Sunday’s Coming
February 21, 2018 By
By Chris Kouba
S.M. Lockridge was a prominent African-American preacher who served as the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, Calif., during the 1900s. He was well-known for his passionate preaching style and spoke an often-repeated phrase from …
How I Decide What to Read
February 21, 2018 By
By Roscoe Lilly
Every year when I publish “My Top 10 Book Reads” for the year, I get lots of requests for how I pick which books to read. So I thought I would shed a little light on my …
What to Do When You Receive Unwanted Sexual or Provocative Messages from Admirers
December 19, 2017 By
By Phil Cooke
You don’t have to be a leader for long before you start receiving unwanted e-mails, text messages, or phone calls from “admirers.” While some may be innocent, it’s difficult to tell at the start, and for the …
Student Ministry Is Great Commission Ministry
December 19, 2017 By
By Ryan Ross
If you pay much attention to my social media page, you’ve probably noticed a theme. No, I’m not talking about the Dallas Cowboys! I share pretty regularly about reaching students with the Good News of Jesus Christ …
Christmas Sermon Ideas
December 19, 2017 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
Christmas is just around the corner, and as pastors, the weight of preparation for that Christmas sermon can seem overwhelming. Every year Christmas provides the opportunity to reach more people with the life changing message of …
Four Stages of Church Planting Development
November 21, 2017 By
By Bobby Wood
Development is necessary for any profession, and church planting is no different. Who wants a heart surgeon who has never operated on a heart before or a contractor who’s never picked up a hammer? Church planters need …
Here’s My Checklist to Prevent “The Nightmare before Christmas”
November 21, 2017 By
By Phil Cooke
Every winter, church media producers and communication directors across the country begin a time-honored and terrifying ritual: the Church Christmas Pageant. These local, church-sponsored theatrical presentations are usually videotaped for archives or bookstore sales;…
The Accuracy of the Bible
November 21, 2017 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
The third testimony from Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 says this: “Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of …