By Ron Edmondson on Jul 27, 2022
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"Suddenly I was feeling a stirring in my stomach. I became slightly nervous. It was a brief encounter, but I quickly realized I was being reminded of a few very painful experiences in my own leadership and life. I was recalling the emotions of betrayal."
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By Sherman Haywood Cox on Aug 25, 2021
Preaching that lacks theological depth and biblical grounding cannot be rescued by emotional tactics. Faithful preaching requires hard work and reverence for God’s Word.
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By Charles Stone on Dec 1, 2023
Great ministry leaders keep their emotions in check. Unfortunately, when we don’t keep them in check, our emotional brain can hijack clear thinking and good leadership.
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By Charles Stone on Nov 17, 2021
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Engage the heart is the sixth instalment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.
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By Carey Nieuwhof on Apr 17, 2021
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Burnout is almost an epidemic among church leaders today, and it’s increasingly common among business leaders as well.
Even young leaders are burning out. No longer is burnout an “I’ve been at this too long” kind of phenomenon.
So what happens if you burnout?
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By Joe Thorn on Jul 12, 2022
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One danger is emotionalism, in which we allow our feelings to interpret our circumstances and form our thoughts about God. This is putting feelings before faith. The other danger is a kind of stoicism, where faith is rooted in theology but void of affection. This tendency removes feelings from faith altogether. While it is true that our emotions should not lead our theology, it is vital to our faith that theology lead to a deep experience of our triune God.
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By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 10, 2025
The sermon introduction sets direction, tone, and trust. A strong beginning clarifies the text, states the point, and prepares the congregation to listen carefully.
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By Walter Wangerin Jr. on May 1, 2020
Preaching demands the whole person, and fear often accompanies love for God and His people. Pacing, trembling, and praying become part of delivering a faithful message.
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By Ron Edmondson on Aug 3, 2024
Pastors often receive information they never needed. Protecting your ministry means refusing gossip, rumors, and private details that cause harm rather than help.
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By Carey Nieuwhof on Feb 18, 2021
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As with almost everything in life, there are subtle signs your peak may be near or you may be cresting past it. Other times, the signs of death are evident to everyone but the leaders. If you recognize the signs early enough, you can reverse the trend.
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