In Preaching Articles: "Ministry Wisdom"

22 Things Learned In 42 Years Of Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 24, 2022

For those of you in the vocational ministry, let me offer some reflections on 42 years of ministry.

Scripture: Isaiah 26:12

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, advice, Pastoral Ministry, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 10, 2021

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

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5 Words Of Wisdom To A Growing Church

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 10, 2022

It is GOD’s Kingdom, not ours, that is expanding. We may work hard and dream big, but every single spiritual change we see in the lives of people is completely and entirely a work of God.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Wisdom, Humility, Church Growth, relational leaders

Larry Osborne: My Ministry Game-Changers

By Larry Osborne on Feb 5, 2026

Larry Osborne offers time-tested wisdom to help leaders avoid two dangerous mindsets that often destroy pastors.

Tags: leadership, Character, Leadership General, Leadership

We Need A Theology Of Rest

By Lance Witt on Jul 26, 2023

You don’t have to be running at an insane pace to be running on empty. I think the primary issue here isn’t the size of your ministry or the pace of your ministry. The PRIMARY issue has to do with the health of your soul (your interior life).

Scripture: Proverbs 14:8, Exodus 33:14-15, Jeremiah 6:16

Tags: Wisdom, Rest, endurance with joy, spiritual leadership, entering God's rest  (view more)  (view less)

Death By Ministry

By Eugene Cho on Jan 22, 2025

Is pastoral ministry a dangerous profession? Eugene Cho shares the facts.

Tags: Ministry, leadership, pastor, Servanthood, Pastors, Church Body of Christ, Pastor, Leadership, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

How To Stay At One Church For 40+ Years

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 16, 2026

Discover timeless wisdom on staying rooted in one church for 40 years. Learn key habits, mindset shifts, and relational tools that sustain long-term ministry.

Tags: Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, church leadership, Conflict Resolution, how to stay, preaching, Church Leadership, Ministry Longevity  (view more)  (view less)

4 Instances Not To Mention Hell In Your Preaching

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Mar 5, 2018

There are times when hell should never be mentioned in our preaching. In fact, when hell is mentioned during these times, it may dishonor Christ more than honor Him and do more disservice to the gospel than service.

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Tags: Hell, Lust, Wisdom, Satan, Preaching, pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Stop Multi Tasking: It Makes You Dumber (And 4 Ways To Improve)

By Charles Stone on Jan 31, 2022

A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test.

Tags: Science, Wisdom, leadership, multi tasking, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The State Of Theology: By Whose Authority?

By Dr. Stephen Nichols on Feb 3, 2022

One of the most significant questions you’ll ever ask is: By whose, or by what, authority?

Tags: Theology, Authority, GOD'S WISDOM, Authority of Scripture

How Does A Pastor Know When It's Time To Make Changes In His Church

By Brian Croft on Sep 14, 2023

Whatever you do, choose battles wisely as if you will be at that church ten years or more. That will give you a different perspective and will help you be patient.

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, Change, Sacrificial love, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

5 Spouse Killers In The Ministry

By Charles Stone on Aug 20, 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.

Tags: Ministry, stress, Marriage, wife, family, Stress, Trials and Difficulties, ministry, relationships, priorities, home, Spouse, Church Body of Christ, Marriage General  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Ingredient For Effective Ministry

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 16, 2025

What if there were a way to open the floodgates of heaven for other people? What if YOU could have this secret?

Scripture: John 5:9-16

Tags: Ministry, Humble, Humility, effective, humble heart, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Jun 29, 2025

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

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