Lessons on Church Planting from the Prince of Preachers
A Majestic Vision Charles Spurgeon was crazy-busy on steroids. In addition to his duties as pastor of the massive Metropolitan Tabernacle Church, Spurgeon worked unrelentingly
Things I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known When I Started Ministry
C.S. Lewis once said, “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different…” I think Lewis meant
Planting Churches That Last: Study The Past
The best car I ever owned was a ’72 Chrysler Valiant. My wife, Kimm, called it the “Wonder V,” as in, “I wonder why you
Pastor, God Gets You
I have always loved having the honor of preaching at a Good Friday service. During one particular Good Friday message, I made a passing reference
Redeeming ‘Whatever’ (Part 2)
Part One “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is
Redeeming ‘Whatever” (Part 1)
Part Two “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is
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 busy!” If you’re
Leading and Learning From Past Mistakes
As a teenager, my buddy fancied himself a hotshot skateboarder. Trying to do an ollie (a jump and board flip in midair) he landed badly
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 moves toward the front. He
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 dispositions. You’ve met them—those genetically sweetened souls
