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11 Powerful Ways to Start Your Sermon 

A pastor has about 90 seconds to grab their congregation's attention. The sad part is that many pastors waste words and time in the opener of their message. Today, many people of all ages have a shortened attention span. Your sermon introduction needs to be precise, thought-provoking, and engaging.  Here…
April 1, 2024
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5 Reasons You Need a Church Hospitality Team 

Churches are expected to be places of love, community, worship, and prayer. However, many first-time guests feel they must be more loved and welcomed. Almost any church surveyed would say they do a good job of making their new guests feel appreciated, yet those churches are not retaining them. When…
April 1, 2024
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5 Things to Remember When Starting Pastoral Care Ministry 

In many cases, pastors perceive pastoral care as a secondary duty to preaching, sometimes underestimating its significance. Leading a local church requires pastors to wear two hats: one akin to a Chief Executive Officer, managing budgets, staff, vision, and ministry operations; the other as a chaplain, attending to the congregation's…
March 25, 2024
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Preaching Tips for Beginners

Preaching, especially the first sermon, often seems highly rewarding, filled with anticipation, praise, and a profound sense of spiritual fulfillment. This idealistic view can drive many to choose full-time ministry, expecting a constant replication of these peak experiences. However, the reality of consistent preaching involves high expectations, criticism, pressure to…
January 26, 2024
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The Top Warning Signs of Pastoral Stress & Burnout 

Pastoral stress and burnout are becoming more and more common in today’s ministry landscape. Many pastors feel the pressure of ministry and aren’t sure what to do about it or how to handle it.  Worse yet, many pastors don’t feel the freedom to talk about the stress they’re experiencing because…
November 22, 2023