Redeeming ‘Whatever” (Part 1)
Part Two “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever...
If You Want To Be A Leader, You’ve Got To Be A Reader
You’re a pastor, aspiring pastor, or church planter, which means you’re busy. Not to go all DeYoung on you, but you’re “crazy...
How To Plan Out A Sermon Series
An email appeared in my box the other day with a question bursting with relevance: “I’m brand new to the game of weekly preaching...
Leading and Learning From Past Mistakes
As a teenager, my buddy fancied himself a hotshot skateboarder. Trying to do an ollie (a jump and...
Preacher’s Toolkit: What Role Does the Spirit Play in My Preaching?
This article was original published on The Gospel Coalition. The moment arrives. Whispering a prayer for grace, the preacher stands and...
You Can’t Get Into Ministry By Trying To Get Into Ministry
Most careers travel a traditional path to the top. Being a lawyer starts with getting a law degree. Then comes the Bar Exam, and if you...
Comforting Others: The Surprising Twist To Our Afflictions
How does God create a person who is skilled in comforting others? We naturally think about DNA and...
How Long Should It Take Me to Prepare a Sermon?
This is an easier question to ask than answer. It’s tempting to reply with the time-honored standard of “15 hours” and move merrily...
A Prayer for Sojourn Network
As an expression of unity and affection, the Sojourn Network board invited me to their Spring Retreat to share my heart with the network...
What Do I Do When My Church Stops Growing?
It’s the pastor’s kryptonite. Growth stagnates, vision idles and the church stalls. For church...
