Leadership

I love getting to know our contributors. To read about their favorite books, authors, music and movies, I am reminded that they are people just like you and me. I really enjoy hearing about their morning routines and their advice on keeping their relationship with Jesus alive and vibrant. This…

Easter is quickly approaching, and with that, many church leaders have already jumped into the somewhat frantic mode of all things Easter service preparations. No matter where you are in the scheme of planning, studying, or praying, though, here are some tips and reminders that will hopefully guide you along…

Blogs are not new. Many of the first ones started as online journaling, people blurting out feelings, opinions without facts, moods of the day. It was a way of expressing yourself. The beauty of it is that blogs progressed and evolved to become agents of change, thought-provoking writings and now,…

One of the most powerful, somber, and life-giving seasons is upon us. And even though you may already be thinking all things egg-dying and Easter bunny visiting, the resurrection season is so much more meaningful than Little Bunny Foo Foo sing-a-longs and Cadbury chocolate egg feasting. The heart of the…

“I’m not satisfied with how well I help when someone comes to me for counsel.” “When the other person is sharing their trouble, are you thinking of how to answer?” “Yes.” “That’s your problem.” I went on to explain to the young intern who had come to me that his…

In my previous article, “The Art of Listening,” I noted that while listening well can be difficult, it is not complex. The difficulty lies more in our motivation and assumptions. The nuts and bolts are few, and assembly is much simpler than putting together an IKEA bookshelf. 1. Give signals…

They say that students and lovers of art will spend weeks sitting before a single masterpiece by one of the great artists.  Some repeat this process year after year. To fully enjoy such a masterful work of art they deem it necessary to immerse themselves in a painting for prolonged…

What do we know about our contributors here at SermonSearch? We know they are passionate about communicating God's Word to their congregations and to us, and that they have a gift for digging into the Word and sharing their hearts with us. But who are they outside of their heart-felt, God-centered…