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John Maxwell is one of today’s most influential writers and speakers on the issue of leadership. A new edition of his Maxwell Leadership Bible recently was published by Thomas Nelson, and his new book Good Leaders Ask Great Questions has been released by FaithWords. Preaching Executive Editor Michael Duduit recently visited with Maxwell. Preaching: There … Continue reading “Preaching, Leadership & the Bible”

Walking through a bookstore the other day, I was surprised by the selection of For Dummies Series of books. Starting with DOS for Dummies, this extensive series of instructional-reference books is intended to present a non-intimidating series of guides for readers who want to better understand a large variety of topics. Each of the more … Continue reading “Preacher to Preachers: Preaching for Dummies!”

As our flight prepared to take off, the flight attendant was going through the usual safety speech. You know the one: how to buckle your seatbelt, what to do when the oxygen mask drops down and where the emergency exits are located. No one was listening. The passengers were getting settled in their seats, trying … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Driven to Distraction”

Al Robertson, a pastor for more than 20 years, and his dad, “Duck Commander” Phil, are  no strangers to preaching and sharing their faith. Their television show has provided them a vehicle to influence the lives of millions, and they continue to take every opportunity to leverage that platform to reach people with the gospel. … Continue reading “Into All the World”

We’ll soon be in the midst of the Christmas season, filled with joy, peace and impending credit card bills. Beyond the lights, carols and last-minute discounts, what should be front and center in this season of the year is the proclamation of the real Christmas story. No, I’m not talking about the one involving a … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: Preaching Christmas”

Introduction The interaction between Philip and the man from Ethiopia is a model of intentional and relational disciple making which believers in every generation do well to emulate (Acts 8:26-39). To foster a congregational mindset that intentionally promotes such relational disciple making, the preaching ministry should be marked by two factors. First, preachers must model … Continue reading “Expository Preaching and Relational Disciple Making”

Trusting v. Pleasing Trevor is a good pastor friend who has been part of a particular denomination for almost forty years. It’s a good denomination, but over the years, it has occasionally shown signs of leaning toward a works-based salvation. While having lunch one day, I could tell that my friend was overwhelmed. When I … Continue reading “Excerpt: Let Hope In-Choices that Will Change Your Life”

In a recent post at his ThomRainer.com blog, the President of LifeWay Christian Resources offers some counsel to church leaders: “If you attend a church regularly, you’ve probably noticed the phenomenon. A guest shows up for a worship service, but he or she never returns. It is, unfortunately, a common issue in many churches. I … Continue reading “Chasing Guests Away”

The following, allegedly, are actual post-interview excerpts collected from middle managers who, needless to say, probably did not hire any of the people mentioned here: 1. “Applicant stretched out on the floor to fill out the job application.” 2. “She wore a Walkman and said she could listen to me and the music at the … Continue reading “And the Job Goes to”

An Egyptian bus driver thought he had come up with a foolproof way to avoid detection when taking a required drug test—until he found out he was pregnant. According to a Nov. 6, 2014, UPI story, the driver tried to fool a drug test by using his wife’s sample. Officials knew something was awry when … Continue reading “And Finally: Congratulations, Sir, on Your Pregnancy”