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Phil Cooke

Why preaching still matters in a digital world — even on television

September 10, 2024

When I started working in television, preachers and preaching were about the only thing on Christian TV. …

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Five reasons to invest in digital missions

August 7, 2024

In an ever-growing digital age, churches should consider investing in digital missions. The Church must adapt and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through whatever means are available, says Phil Cooke.

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First person: 6 habits that risk moral failure for pastors

July 27, 2024

Christian media expert Phil Cooke shares six habits that risk moral failure for pastors. “I’ve discovered a certain pattern of behavior from leaders who fail,” he writes.

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First person: Do church planters need more ‘early risk’ for later success?

July 1, 2024

Today, with so many networks out there that pay salary and set church planters up with insurance, mentoring advice and building expenses, much of the risk of launching a church has been eliminated. I’m wondering if that risk is needed.

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Planning a ‘short devotion’ at an event? Here’s some advice

March 10, 2024

The point of the devotion time is to slow everyone down, focus people’s thoughts in the right place, and start the event with our priorities in place. However, so many people completely miss the point of a devotion …

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Where do you start when hiring church communicators?

February 16, 2024

While missions, outreach, education and other ministries are important, churches have discovered they would have been in serious trouble during the COVID-19 lockdown without a communications or media team.

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Invited to speak on a panel? Here’s how to ‘maximize’ the moment

January 21, 2024

Panels are a common event at conferences and seminars today, and yet few people really know how to maximize the opportunity to speak on a panel. 

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Pastors, here are 5 ways to transform your preaching

January 20, 2024

Beyond the starting point of a preacher’s calling and personal commitment to Christ, there are also practical elements that every pastor should master.

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How your church can be a training ground for creative leaders

November 12, 2023

Whatever the size of your church, it’s time to start thinking of becoming a training center for creative people in your congregation.

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First person: 3 ways pastors can educate churches on war in Holy Land

November 7, 2023

A significant number of Christians don’t have an accurate context of Israel’s history and, as a result, don’t have a bigger picture of what’s happening.

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