Leadership resources from around the web
Start the new year with purpose by planning key church events, crafting a meaningful preaching calendar, and balancing ministry with personal growth. From recognizing “big days” to hosting transformative seasonal events, this guide equips pastors with practical strategies to lead their congregations toward spiritual growth and organizational health in 2025. […]
Peter Mead of BiblicalPreaching.net offers 15 practical Christmas sermon tips, from embracing familiar passages to exploring Old Testament prophecy. These insights help preachers connect the Incarnation to today’s world, making sermons relevant and impactful. Perfect for Christmas, this guide inspires creativity while staying true to the Gospel message. […]
In a world that often values power and prestige, the shepherding model of leadership offers a refreshing reminder that true leadership is about service, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to the well-being of others. […]
People leave a church for a vareity of reasons. Here are seven of the more common. […]
One of the most important responsibilities of a pastor is preaching. If this is true, the pastor must be intentional in how he goes about preparing to preach. Therefore, one of the most important disciplines of a pastor is establishing his preaching schedule. […]
There are pros and cons to a church growing through the transfer portal. But in an age where the transfer portal, both in college sports and the church, is common and popular, let’s prioritize reaching new people with the Gospel. […]
I recently had the privilege of hearing Elmer Towns talk about the importance of writing. If anyone has credibility on this topic, it would be him, as he has authored over 170 books. He made […]
I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered but never really answered. It’s a question that seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a […]
I recently celebrated pastoring Heartland Baptist Church in Ames, IA, for 20 years. As part of the celebration, my church honored me with a one-month sabbatical. I did my best to be intentional in planning […]
In 1999, Manchester United won what is known as “The Treble.” It is the triple crown of Premier League soccer. This historic team won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. An Unusual Request […]
All content, unless otherwise stated, is copyright Baptist Bible Tribune