Pastor, you're too busy and that busyness is resulting in several unintended consequences for you and the church you lead.

You've likely preached on the topic and you've pleaded with your people to make necessary changes to their schedule. But I'm here to plead, not with your people, but to plead...

It's that time of year again. The time of year for doing yearly sermon series planning. It's when we spend extended time in prayer and discussion (hopefully with a team and not just by our lonesome) on what we believe God wants to say to the congregation we lead.

In this article, I want to offer...

Sermon illustrations allow you to take your sermon to the next level. Instead of just telling people the truth of God’s word, show them.

A good sermon is more satisfying and beneficial to others than a perfectly seared medium rare-cooked filet mignon.

And if you’ve had a great filet...