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Swindoll says stories are valuable

In a Dallas Seminary Daily Devotional a few years ago, Chuck Swindoll talked about the importance of story for effective communication: “Stories transport us into another world. They hold our attention. They be... Continue Reading...

POLL: Do you celebrate Advent in your worship services?

Do you celebrate Advent in your worship services? Yes, every year Some years, but not all We mention it, but there is no formal recognition We have, but no longer Never Other quotestoknow... Continue Reading...

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15 Things Young Pastors Should Know about Seniors

They will still bear fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and very green... (Psalm 92:14) Young, newly-minted pastors tend to fall into one of two groups. They either love the seniors in their church—usua... Continue Reading...

5 Keys to Powerful Conclusions

In an article for Pastors.com, Rick Warren writes: “a sermon without a conclusion is a message without a purpose. Changed lives come from great conclusions. John Stott said, “If there’s no summons, there’s no s... Continue Reading...

POLL: In a typical Thanksgiving weekend in your church, what happens to Sunday attendance?

In a typical Thanksgiving weekend in your church, what happens to Sunday attendance? Larger than usual About the same as usual Smaller than usual We don't have a service that weekend su... Continue Reading...

Why Cultural Context Matters

In a recent article at his excellent blog on studying scripture, George Guthrie talks about how knowledge of cultural context can help us better understand the Bible. He writes: If I simply wear my “cultural... Continue Reading...

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Capital Preaching: An Interview with Maurice Watson

Maurice Watson is senior pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington D.C., and Largo, Maryland. He has served churches in Arkansas, Nebraska and Georgia, and in 2015, became the sixth pastor of the ... Continue Reading...

Kids Play: Making Bible Study Fun for Gamers

Too many see the Bible as just an ancient text, with no relevance for daily life. Even most Christians aren’t spending time in the Word like they should. And what of the children? In a recent survey, the Ame... Continue Reading...

POLL: How would you rate your own congregation on a “heresy” scale?

How would you rate your own congregation on a “heresy” scale? Solidly orthodox Mostly biblical, but some concerns About half and half Some solidly biblical, but most not My church is packed... Continue Reading...

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Exposition in a Changing Culture: An Interview with Steve Gaines

Steve Gaines has been the senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, since 2005. He has pastored multiple churches in Texas, Tennessee and Alabama over the last 30 years. In June 2016 he wa... Continue Reading...