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ChatGPT and sermons: How should pastors engage AI?

February 11, 2024

How should preachers, teachers and students of God’s Word engage AI? Here are a few possibilities …

Opinion: Only God can remove ‘elephant in the room’ for SBC Exec Comm

February 10, 2024

Filling this role is obviously a God-sized task and as Southern Baptists, we need to pray God’s wisdom for leaders within the EC as they seek God’s man for “a time such as this.” There’s really nothing “people” can do.

Exit interview: 10 questions to ask when a church member leaves

February 10, 2024

Here are some of the questions to ask in an exit interview. What questions would you add?

Associational hero: Russell Bennett remained a ‘faithful servant’

February 9, 2024

“Throughout it all, he remained a faithful servant, dedicating his life to service…,” Russell Bennett’s daughters shared.

First person: You might be an angry pastor if …

February 6, 2024

“Jesus is the only cardiologist who can solve this heart issue. Since patience is a fruit of the Spirit, God can extinguish the anger we can’t manage.”

First person: How do we pastor through an election year?

February 1, 2024

This year no doubt will be filled with a perpetual barrage of politics. As pastors, how do we pastor through a year like this?

First person: We can defend our beliefs without demonizing others

January 28, 2024

We can fight for our beliefs without demonizing each other. Not everyone knows this, apparently.

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.