Chuck Lawless Archives - Page 2 of 8

First person: Reasons preacher’s kids strayed

September 6, 2025

When I’ve asked preacher’s kids why they think they struggled, here are some of the reasons they’ve told me…

First person: Why the foyer of a church matters

September 1, 2025

Here’s why this place in your church matters more than you might think.

First person: Why we need to pray for teachers — and 5 steps to take

August 25, 2025

I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me.

First person: 10 questions to determine if your prayer life is more ritual or relationship

August 19, 2025

I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many of them approach prayer as a ritual rather than as a relationship.

First person: Traits of strong discipleship programs

August 17, 2025

I’ve seen some churches that are, in fact, doing discipleship well.

Characteristics of strong worship

August 12, 2025

I preach in a lot of churches. Sometimes the portion of worship prior to the sermon is superb, and sometimes it’s not so good. I admit that my assessment is entirely subjective.

First person: 10 signs that ministry may be your idol

August 2, 2025

I started full-time ministry at 20 years old, and I quickly grew enamored with the excitement and the perceived prestige of ministry. I would never have admitted it then, but I made ministry my idol – and I confess that I still run that risk this many years later.

First person: How to handle dying programs in a church

July 25, 2025

Most of our churches have at least one – that is, a program that’s not working anymore. The activity goes on, but it’s now more a habit than a transformational ministry. Here are several options to address this kind of ministry:

First person: Why we must teach about suffering, persecution

July 20, 2025

It won’t surprise me if this post is not a popular one. Its topic is not a fun one. I get that.

First person: 10 reasons why unchurched people may find your small group uncomfortable

July 12, 2025

The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.

First person: Reasons preacher’s kids strayed

First person: Why the foyer of a church matters

First person: Why we need to pray for teachers — and 5 steps to take

First person: 10 questions to determine if your prayer life is more ritual or relationship

First person: Traits of strong discipleship programs

Characteristics of strong worship

First person: 10 signs that ministry may be your idol

First person: How to handle dying programs in a church

First person: Why we must teach about suffering, persecution

First person: 10 reasons why unchurched people may find your small group uncomfortable

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