“Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of pastors in difficult churches to lead. They’re not impossible — because nothing’s impossible for God (Matt. 19:26) — but they’re still tough to pastor,” writes Chuck Lawless.
“As a pastor, I’m afraid I learned a lot the hard way. Here are some of those random things,” writes Chuck Lawless.
“We know what questions we often ask about our churches. Is the church growing? Are we meeting budget? Are we making disciples? Take some time today to evaluate your church via these somewhat ‘random’ questions,” notes Chuck Lawless.
Pastors are amazing people. They faithfully serve Sunday after Sunday, often with no desire for recognition or fame. In faith, they can do a lot – but here are several things they can’t do.
Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Seminary shares 10 warning signs your pastor may be burned out — and how you can respond.
“Give your pastor and his family a weekend getaway. Give them a break on somebody else’s nickel — and make sure that time is not counted as vacation,” writes Southeastern Seminary’s Chuck Lawless on Pastor Appreciation Month.
Many churches have committees, but some of them are out of control. Here’s how you might know:
We usually have access to solid, strong sermons from others, Chuck Lawless says. Check out these reasons why it’s good for us to listen to others’ sermons regularly.
Homes ought to be places of prayer as we intercede for family members and others. Getting started in building a praying family, though, is not always easy. Here are 12 ways to help. …
Chuck Lawless explains nine reasons why bitterness can consume church members and why it is important to repent and ask God for a change of heart.
