In Preaching Articles: "Apathy"

7 Things Preachers Never Say – Pt.2

By Peter Mead on May 7, 2024

This series looks at seven things preachers never say. Last time we thought about the burden of expectation. How about this for another: The negative outcomes of both criticism and apathy.

Tags: Criticism, Apathy, Gossip, slander, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Negative Response, Backbiting, criticism  (view more)  (view less)

Why Christians Have Stopped Reading The Bible

By Peter Mead on Jul 10, 2025

Bible reading is declining in churches, but the causes run deeper than busyness. Fragmented reading, historical ignorance, isolation, and pulpit apathy are all contributing factors.

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 17:19, Joshua 1:8, Nehemiah 8:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: bible, Bible, Study, Preaching, Isolation, fragment, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Principles For Pastors Leading Plateaued Churches

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 12, 2022

Many churches plateau, but pastors don’t have to. These ten principles guide leaders toward renewal through prayer, humility, small improvements, and practical, Spirit-led steps.

Tags: Church, Growth, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, Apathy, Shepherding, church, Pastoral Leadership, Plateaue, Ministry Health, Fail, Leadership General, pastoral leadership, shepherding, Pastor, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)