In Preaching Articles: "Health" showing 1-15 of 23

5 Harsh Realities Of Preaching In A Barren Land

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 22, 2019

"We are indeed pilgrims in a strange place, especially as preachers."

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Matthew 13:57, Psalm 23:3, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22, Matthew 5:11-12, Ezekiel 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, barren, Integrity, Culture, Health  (view more)  (view less)

Building A High-Performing Team

By Lance Witt on Apr 21, 2022

The bullseye on the target of a great team is both health and high-performance.

Tags: leadership, Teamwork, team building, Performance, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Check Your Church's Outreach Heartbeat

By Kevin Harney on May 27, 2018

If your church is struggling to invest in reaching your community and the world, ask yourself this question: Are we a church that is on fire with a passion for God?

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Tags: Faith, Heart, Growth, Health

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

By John Stackhouse on Jun 2, 2019

Count up all of those hours: Is that what we really think our preachers are worth?

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, Colossians 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, honoraria, Worth, spiritual health

7 Bad Reasons To Leave Your Church

By SermonCentral on Sep 20, 2019

Have you ever thought about how--and why--people should leave a church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Preaching, Church Health, Attending Church, Leaving

11 Reasons To Protect Your Spirit From The Demands Of Ministry

By SermonCentral on Jan 7, 2021

Pastoral ministry can be hazardous to our spiritual health. But it doesn’t need to be.

Tags: Preaching

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Sep 27, 2023

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

Soul Cartography: Assessing Your Journey Toward Spiritual Intelligence

By Alan E. Nelson on Mar 2, 2020

Alan Nelson explains the concept of spiritual intelligence and offers pastors and church leaders a chance to assess theirs.

Tags: spiritual, Soul, relationships, Health, counsel, Gifts General  (view more)  (view less)

Five Strategic Advantages Of Small Churches

By Brandon O'brien on Feb 18, 2018

Brandon O'Brien offers five strengths that he believes are inherent in small congregations, which can leverage these characteristics for ministry success.

Tags: Church, Growth, pastor, Church Growth, Health, Small Church, Church General  (view more)  (view less)

Pastor, Are You Chasing Stray Dogs?

By Chris Surber on Jan 26, 2023

"Here is a list of people who have left the church in the last few years. We would like you to call on them to see if you can win a few of them back."

Tags: church, Church, Preaching, members, Church Health, stray dog, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Kind Of Christians Will People Be If They Listen To Your Sermons For A Decade?

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 16, 2018

Beyond the weekly phrase, "Good word, Preacher," the spiritual lives of the people in your church provide excellent feedback regarding the effectiveness of your preaching.

Tags: believer, Preaching, Congregation, Generation, spiritual health  (view more)  (view less)

5 Things That Are Not So Wrong With The Church

By SermonCentral on Mar 3, 2022

I’ve noticed that for a couple thousand years now, the church has had this tendency to be quick to point out what is wrong with the church, but slow to affirm what is right.

Tags: Church, Culture, negative, Church Health, church, culture  (view more)  (view less)

Your Struggling Church Can Turn Around Today – But Greatness Takes Time

By Karl Vaters on Aug 22, 2023

If you’re pastoring a church that has or is turning around, here's some great news - and possibly your greatest challenge.

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Tags: leadership, renewal, patience, Church Health, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

When The Pastor Has An Affair

By SermonCentral on Apr 15, 2022

Let me to share some of the best responses I have heard from churches that have gone through this tragic time.

Tags: Affair, Church Health, Pastoral Character, sexual immorality

How Leadership Capacity Affects The Growth And Health Of A Church

By Josh Reich on Oct 4, 2023

Now, we all know that God is the one who grows a church, but often that church is healthy and growing because of the character, quality and capacity of the lead pastor and leaders.

Tags: leadership, Discipline, leadership capacity, coaching, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)