Like it or not, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is here. Every day, there seems to be another new AI tool promising to improve our lives. It’s thrilling and terrifying all at once. So, when I was given early access to the new Sermon Assistant AI tool in Logos Bible Study’s sermon builder, I was intrigued to…
A sermon without the gospel is like a boat without water. It may sound and look good, but you’re going nowhere. The gospel is what separates Christianity from just good advice. I was reminded of this recently when I heard a veteran pastor preach. His sermon style was great. His illustrations were on point. But…
How can we spot a strong church? How do you know if a church is good or not? What signals should we look for to avoid unhealthy churches? Most people looking for a new church search for a pastor they like, a nice building in a convenient location, good music (however they define that), or…
On the desk in my office at my Church, I keep an old, orange sticky note where I once scribbled in ink “2 Tim 4:2.” It’s not much to look at, but it is a constant reminder that my primary calling as a pastor is the same as Timothy’s. Paul gives marching orders to his…
If you are a pastor and you are responsible for preaching every single week, that is a big challenge. Every seven days, you’ve got to have another sermon ready to roll. Those days go fast! You need to stay organized to stay on top of your sermon preparation. So I’m excited to let you all…
There’s a perilous balance in preaching. If you stray too far to one side or the other, you’ll fall off a cliff, hurting yourself and taking other people down with you. Imagine a horizontal line. On the far left of that line is the word “love.” On the far right is “truth.” All pastors naturally…
There seems to be some confusion out there that grieves me deeply. Every now and again, people get the impression that I have given myself the title “Pro Preacher.” Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, I have considered changing the website’s name simply because I don’t want anyone to misunderstand. Just recently,…
Here’s how to perform a wedding. 1. Know Legal Requirements First, you need to make sure that you are legally able to perform the wedding, meeting all of the requirements of the law where you live. 2. Meet With The Couple Next, you need to meet with the couple to discuss the wedding. Get to…
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