Many organizations espouse ongoing evaluation for their employees, especially those in leadership positions. That church leaders should be included in this lot is not too surprising. Many churches evaluate thei... Continue Reading...

Frequently, new pastors or recent seminary graduates ask me "What should I be reading in the area of preaching?" I usually interact with a few questions to learn about what homiletical education they've had, wh... Continue Reading...

Preaching demands creative study, but creative study week after week is draining, if not impossible. Studies in creativity clearly indicate that the best creativity is a collective effort.Preachers who excel in... Continue Reading...

When President Calvin Coolidge returned home from church one Sunday morning his wife asked what the preacher had talked about. Coolidge responded "sin.""What did he say about it?" his wife continued. Coolidge f... Continue Reading...