By: Dr. Jack Graham
For any organization, any business, and any church, having a clear mission is vitally important. Likewise, in order to make wise choices, we must have a clear vision of what God wants to accomplish in our …
Five Steps after Making a Big Decision
August 3, 2017 By
By Scott Lehr
This past Sunday at Southbridge, we had an incredible day of worship. At the conclusion of the sermon, I gave an old-fashioned altar call, inviting people to come forward and kneel at the altar and do business …
Write the SMARTEST Goals of your Life
August 3, 2017 By
By Jason Crandall
You’ve got to get serious about your goals. Achieving your goals is important. You have to write them well, otherwise a year of discouragement and disappointment is in store for you. I use the acronym S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. to …
Service Trumps Authenticity
August 3, 2017 By
By Roscoe Lilly
You’ve probably heard someone say it’s important to be authentic to who you really are. You should be the person you were designed to be and not try to be someone else. Authenticity is the only thing …
The Pastor and Funerals
June 28, 2017 By
By Dr. Charles Hebert
It is the privilege and responsibility of every pastor to bury people well. This subject I have been tasked with writing about once brought a level of fear and anxiety to my heart. Today, I recognize …
The Needed and Under-Developed Skills of Ministers
June 28, 2017 By
By Jeff Young
Prestonwood Network: What are the skill sets you believe are must-haves for ministers coming into their first full-time positions?
Jeff Young: Obviously, there are matters of character that are critical for any minister, …
Eight Ways to Do Kingdom Ministry Better
June 28, 2017 By
By Bobby Wood
I really love my job. I love the fact that I get to work with church planters and pastors every day. It’s cool to see the various ministries they represent and how God has wired each one …
Money, Money, Money
June 28, 2017 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
“I’m working as hard as I can to get my life and my cash to run out at the same time. And if I die right after lunch on Tuesday, everything will be fine.” —Former Pro …
Campaign for Purity
March 1, 2017 By
By Shawn Callander
Pornography is ravaging the hearts and minds of men and women worldwide. Today, the accessibility to pornographic images is simply a click away. Movie channels, the Internet, and apps such as Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and other media …
Communication in a Multisite Church
February 1, 2017 By
By Chris Kouba
I have been married to my wife, Hillary, for 15 years and despite the fact that we talk every day, at times we easily have issues with communication. Either I’m not listening or she’s not sharing or …