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3 Church Resolutions for the New Year Jan 07, 2022

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Every year, I like to set goals and resolutions for myself. Why not also set some New Year's Resolutions for your church too? Here are three resolutions that every church needs.

This is a condensed version of a sermon I preached in January 2022 from my home while recovering from COVID. It's a bit different than what I normally post, but I hope you find it encouraging for you and your church as well. God bless, and here's to a great year for you and your church.

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Survive Seminary - 15 Practical Tips Nov 03, 2021

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Seminary is hard. I needed two attempts to finish seminary. I dropped out in my first attempt because I wasn’t prepared. But in my second attempt, I graduated with honors. Here are some tips I learned along the way that helped me go from seminary failure to seminary success. RESOURCES MENTIONED • Logos Bible Software Discount • Grammarly • Pro Preacher Store - Resources for busy pastors

The Biggest Challenge for Young People in Ministry Oct 05, 2021

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I’ve had the privilege of working with many young people in ministry. There are many things about working in ministry that are challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged and frustrated when you work at a church. But if I had to narrow it down to one thing that is the biggest hurdle for young people in ministry, it would be this… RESOURCES FOR BUSY PASTORS: ProPreacher.com/store

I Tried Being an iPad Only Pastor for 90 Days, and I’m Not Going Back Aug 28, 2021

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Can an iPad replace a pastor’s computer? For the last 90 days, I’ve used an iPad for all my work. iPads can now do 99% of what pastors use computers to do, and it does some things even better. So after my 90 day experiment, here are my thoughts on being an iPad only pastor.

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Pastor Plagiarism Is In The News, And It’s A Problem Aug 14, 2021

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Some prominent pastors have come under fire recently for plagiarism in their preaching. I wish I could say this is shocking, but it happens far more than it should. Here’s why pastors plagiarize sermons, what the Bible says about plagiarism, and why plagiarizing is a major problem. PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store

How to Preach (part 3) Sermon Evaluation Jul 09, 2021

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If you want to preach better, don’t forget sermon evaluation. Lazy pastors forget this step. Learn from what you’ve already preached. Use these three sermon evaluation tips. PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store FREE SERMON PREP CHECKLIST: ProPreacher.com/subscribe

How to Preach (part 2): Sermon Delivery Jul 02, 2021

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Sermon delivery is an art that takes years to master. But here are some preaching tips and tricks that will help you preach more effectively. I wish I knew these when I first started preaching.

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How to Preach (part 1): Sermon Preparation Jun 25, 2021

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Want to learn how to preach or simply how to preach better? First, work on your sermon writing. Better sermon preparation leads to better preaching.

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3 Reasons You Need A Sermon Calendar Jun 15, 2021

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Every pastor needs a sermon calendar to help plan their preaching. Here are three reasons why you need one, and how to save time by using mine (if you’d like).

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Preach With A Limp, Not A Swagger Mar 13, 2021

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A major injury gave me a slight limp. My leg will never be the same. I used to try to hide it, but God has used my weakness to teach me a valuable lesson. Here's why you should preach with a limp.

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