By Charles Stone on Dec 11, 2023
Discouragement comes with the territory for ministry leaders. Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement. When it weighs us down, how can we dig out? The life of the prophet Elijah gives us hope.
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By SermonCentral .com on May 19, 2020
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Ours is not the first generation to see sacrifice, but each one hopes this sacrifice will be the last.
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By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 21, 2025
When we ask something more of our congregation we will quickly discover whether we are preaching for spiritual entertainment or spiritual formation.
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By Ben Mandrell on Feb 3, 2025
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If the "preacher population" is shrinking, perhaps you have a role to play that could impact generations to come.
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By Chuck Warnock on Dec 16, 2022
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There are times in a pastor's life when the clarity of our call fades, discouragement clouds our memory, and we wonder, "Why did I ever want to be a pastor?"
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By Charles Stone on Aug 21, 2025
Eight in ten pastors’ wives say they feel unappreciated or unaccepted by their husband’s congregations. Charles Stone and his wife give insight into how to protect your spouse and your marriage during the sometimes difficult calling of pastoral ministry.
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By Paul Baloche on Dec 23, 2023
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Consider preaching on the topic of Paul Baloche's "The Same Love"--review a sermon at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-same-love-eric-johnson-sermon-on-worship-general-165682.asp.
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By Peter Mead on Jul 23, 2020
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As a preacher, you're representing a God who made His book understandable, so it's important that you preach with clarity. In this article, Peter Mead offers 15 ways to do just that.
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By John Holm on Jul 19, 2021
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"I've rarely coached someone who decided that more knowledge or more skill would help them become a successful leader. Instead, what they needed to learn was more about themselves."
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