In Preaching Articles: "Ministry" showing 1-15 of 227

Doing Ministry Without Losing Your Soul Part 2

By Lance Witt on Oct 15, 2017

"In ministry, there are certain tensions that we must live with. Sometimes they seem contradictory, but they are tensions that are actually healthy for us."

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Psalm 27:4, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Tags: Tensions in Ministry, leadership, Balance, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Healthy Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

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)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Jun 25, 2018

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence

Death By Ministry

By Eugene Cho on Mar 21, 2018

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

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

Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Jun 30, 2023

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, unrealistic, Expectation, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Three Pillars Of A Strong, Dynamic Ministry

By SermonCentral on Feb 9, 2023

Brandon Cox: "When it comes to leading a strong ministry and building a healthy church, it takes more than solid theology or smart strategy."

Tags: strategy, strength, Power of God, Pillar, ministry, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

7 Strong Helps On Staying Married While Staying In Ministry

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 7, 2020

Pastor Bob Hostetler hasn't just survived the challenges that come with being married while in ministry; he lists his marriage as a major ministry success. How does that happen?

Tags: Ministry, Marriage

How To Get Out Of A Ministry Funk

By Tim Stevens on Apr 8, 2020

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Nov 16, 2018

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

Tags: Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

10 Reasons Ministry Isn't For Wimps

By Jared Moore on Dec 4, 2019

Check out this list. Do you still want to be a pastor? If so, then God has probably called you to the ministry.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Tags: negative, wimp, Ministry, Preaching, challenge  (view more)  (view less)

Eight Reasons Churches Became Too Busy

By SermonCentral on Jun 28, 2022

Is your church too busy to do ministry?

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, leadership, Busyness, pastoral leadership, Leadership, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Believe In Miracles? Part 1

By Lance Witt on Nov 19, 2017

How do you define a "win" in ministry?

Tags: success, goals, pastoral leadership, success in ministry, church ministry, Mental Toughness, leadership  (view more)  (view less)

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By SermonCentral on Jun 7, 2020

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching

Re-Imagining Leadership

By Dan White Jr. on Sep 16, 2018

What does it really mean to grow in Christian leadership?

Tags: leadership, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry

4 Ways To Beat Your Ministry Funk

By Steven Furtick on May 7, 2012

It’s inevitable--we all go through ministry funks. Steven Furtick offers four tips on getting out of them.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Attitude General