Chuck Lawless Archives - Page 7 of 8

7 ways to bolster your church’s discipleship strategy

January 29, 2024

Here are some simple ways to do something to strengthen discipleship in your church …

First person: Leadership lessons I learned as a young leader

January 14, 2024

“I’m not nearly as important as I thought I was. Especially when you start leading at a young age, it’s easy to think you’re something. Life and ministry, though, have a way of teaching you otherwise.”

Goals for 2024: Here are 5 to consider

January 1, 2024

As we start a new year today, I want you to know some of my goals so (1) you might say a prayer for me, and (2) you might consider your own goals in 2024. Here are some of those goals …

First person: The ultimate gift for a nonbelieving friend

December 20, 2023

Here are 7 things you can write to an unbelieving friend this Christmas season.

Before Sunday, church leaders should reflect on 7 questions

December 2, 2023

Here are some self-reflection questions for church leaders — especially those who are preparing to preach or teach this weekend — to consider…

12 ways to regularly practice Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023

We have so much for which to be grateful today. I fear, though, that we too often limit our expressions of thanksgiving to only this day.

10 steps to raise up the next generation of ministry leaders

October 25, 2023

Most of us wait until someone comes to us with questions about a potential ministry call — and, certainly we must minister to them where they are — yet, with that approach we miss the opportunity to challenge others to consider a call.

fountain pen next to red Thank You journal

26 ways to honor your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month

September 23, 2023

I publish this list each year, and I usually do it in October. I’m posting it this year in September so you and your church can consider ways to show gratitude to your pastor during next month’s Pastor Appreciation Month.