In Preaching Articles: "Good Leaders"

The Work Life Balance Myth

By Shawn Lovejoy on May 27, 2022

Family and work can’t be balanced. The good news is that it’s not supposed to be.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27

Tags: family, leadership, priorities, Balanced Life, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Thom Rainer: When Not To Respond To Your Critics

By Thom Rainer on Jul 29, 2025

Consider this: If you are not being criticized, you are probably not a leader.

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:2-4

Tags: Preaching, Criticism, Critic, thom rainer, criticism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Relational Leadership Part 1

By Lance Witt on Nov 6, 2023

What is the key to relational leadership?

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:10, 1 John 4:21, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:14, 1 John 3:14, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, Transformational, Leading Like Christ, Leadership, relationships, Ministry Work, pastoral leadership, relational leaders, church leadership, Transactional  (view more)  (view less)

2 Keys For Better Preaching Prep

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Feb 1, 2025

Good preparation that leads to effective preaching begins with letting Scripture examine, speak, and preach to us.

Scripture: Psalm 119:99

Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, Meditation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Right And Wrong Ways To Deal With Criticism

By Ron Edmondson on Mar 21, 2025

Ron Edmondson offers insight about the good and bad ways we respond to ministry criticism.

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Criticism, Confidence, evaluation, Leadership General, criticism, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Ways To Grab—and Hold—attention When You Preach

By Charles Stone on Oct 2, 2019

Good news! There are ways we can help people pay more attention to our sermons.

Tags: Preaching, Attention, Relevant, mood, novelty, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Needs Community: Here's Why

By Todd Hiestand on Nov 20, 2020

"One of the most individual things done in churches these days is preaching." (And that's not a good thing.)

Tags: Community, family, Preaching, Group, encouragement, community  (view more)  (view less)

Disappointed With God -- At Christmastime!

By David J. Lose on Dec 26, 2022

Why is there an Advent passage about John and his doubts? Turns out there are plenty of good reasons.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Problem With Both Talent And Charisma

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 11, 2022

Talent and charisma aren’t bad. They’re good. They’re gifts to be stewarded.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Tags: Relationship to God, Pastoral Character, Daniel, Humility, Integrity, charisma, Patriarchs Joseph  (view more)  (view less)

You Become What You Think About The Most

By Josh Reich on Mar 30, 2023

The best companies (churches) have the best leaders. The second-best companies (churches) have the second-best leaders. The third-best companies (churches), in these times of turbulence, are unfortunately on their way out of business.

Tags: Image, Preaching, preaching

How To (Finally) Stop Giving In To The Pressure To Add More Ministries In Your Church

By Carey Nieuwhof on Sep 27, 2023

When you’re a church leader, you feel a lot of pressure.

Tags: focus, Simplicity, Church Body of Christ, ministry philosophy

9 Hidden Factors That Impact Your Life And Leadership

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 10, 2024

"What hidden factors threaten to make or break you as a leader and as a person?"

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church leadership, Leadership, Growth, leadership, sleep, productivity, Rest  (view more)  (view less)

Preparing Hearts For Lent: Sermon Series & Resources To Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 27, 2025

Sermon Series & Resources to Deepen Your Congregation’s Journey

Tags: Easter graphics for churches, Easter sermon preparation, Easter service themes, Holy Week church resources, Good Friday sermon resources, Holy week, lent, Holy Week, sermon series, Easter sermon series, Easter church resources, Easter preaching ideas, Easter, Good Friday, Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of Testimony

By Peter Mead on Nov 19, 2022

"Hearing how God has worked in a life can be very powerful. Having someone “give their testimony” can also backfire. Here are a few of the problems that can create the tension."

Tags: Leadership, Our Testimony, Sharing My Testimony, Personal Testimony, christian testimony, church leadership, Power Of Testimony, leadership, Church leaders  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Willing To Be Hated For Preaching The Gospel?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2020

Tailoring your message to fit the audience is good planning. Changing the content of the gospel is something else entirely.

Scripture: John 15:18, Mark 13:13

Tags: Persecution, Gospel, Preaching, suffering, Hatred  (view more)  (view less)