In Preaching Articles: "ministry" showing 1-15 of 193

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)

Death By Ministry

By Eugene Cho on Mar 20, 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)

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

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 29, 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)

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

Digging Deep: How Do You Define The Ministry Of The Word?

By Peter Mead on Nov 22, 2018

"The ministry of the word is stewarding and heralding God's word in such a way that people encounter God through his word."

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, God's Word, blackaby

Success Is Never About Defeating The Giants

By Brandon Cox on Nov 27, 2023

Success isn’t about beating giants. It’s about building a life that grows through trials and challenges.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Tags: success, goals, achievement, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, success in ministry, Facing Giants, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Eight Indicators That Pastors Are Expected To Do Most Of The Ministry

By SermonCentral on Apr 20, 2021

Contrary to most of the indicators today, the Bible says the laity (saints) are to do the work of ministry. Most of the ministry should not be in the hands of pastors, but in the hands of the church members. Unfortunately, we often reverse the biblical truth. We expect ministry to be done by the pastors and staff. Here are eight indicators of that reality.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: Laity, Church Health, attacking the pastor, High expectations

5 Ways To Minimize Ministry Silos

By Charles Stone on Jul 25, 2022

Silos occur in organizations and churches when leaders act like their ministry or team is the only one that matters. A silo attitude results in that leader or team only supporting, giving, or attending functions that pertain to them. It can kill a ministry and result in many problems. In this post, I suggest ways to minimize ministry silos.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, Romans 15:5, Psalm 133:1

Tags: Trust, leadership, unity, Ownership, Volunteer, Harmony, Consider Others, Step Up, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)