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In a recent post at his Church and Culture site, James Emery White quotes a monk in Normandy who wrote in 1170: “A monastery without a library [sine armario] is like a castle without an armory [sine armamentario]. Our library is our armory.” White writes: “This was certainly the conviction of the apostle Paul, who … Continue reading “Why Books Matter”

Time is our servant and our master, and it often seems the latter is true more often than the former. There are few skills more important for church leaders than time management—learning to be more effective stewards of the time God has given us. In a recent article, Bethany Brewster offers some helpful tips for … Continue reading “Getting Time Under Control”

As a young man, I thought leadership was primarily about what I could accomplish. As I have added some gray hair (and a few inches), I have come to realize I can accomplish far more as a leader by motivating and mobilizing a team rather than focusing on my own activities. In an article by … Continue reading “Leading Your Team”

It’s a good thing most criminals aren’t too smart. Take, for example, a burglar being sought by the Los Angeles Police Department. They have one important clue: He took a picture of himself with the victim’s phone. According to a July 17, 2015, UPI story, while rummaging through the house where he had broken in, … Continue reading “Stealing Selfies”

In his book Serious Times, James Emery White points out that “prayer is not meant to be an experience-driven event. If it were, I know that I would be extremely frustrated and greatly discouraged. I doubt I would pray as often as I do. Instead, prayer is relationship driven. I pray because I am in … Continue reading “Why Prayer Matters”

Christians say that we are people of the Book, but increasingly we don’t read the Book. In a recent article, Ed Stetzer points out some startling data: “A recent LifeWay Research study found only 45 percent of those who regularly attend church read the Bible more than once a week. More than 40 percent of … Continue reading “Danger of Losing Scripture”

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In "The Preaching 30: 30 Who Have Most Influenced Preaching for the Past 30 Years," we explore the 30 persons we think helped shape preaching over the past three decades. We have our list, but who would be on your list? Offer your own suggested nominees—and see them added to the reader favorite list. Check … Continue reading “Who Is in Your Preaching 30?”

There’s no harm in encouraging a little competition. The Franklin County, Ky., Sheriff's Office is circulating a flyer online offering drug dealers “a free service to help you eliminate your drug competition!” According to an Aug. 4, 2015, UPI story, “The Franklin County Sheriff's Office posted a flyer to its Facebook page with a form … Continue reading “And Finally The New War on Drugs?”

In a recent article for Patheos.com, Ed Stetzer recently pointed out that “Despite the flood of opinion pieces proclaiming the death of the church in America, not one single reputable researcher or sociologist believes Christianity or Evangelicalism in America is dying. “Recently, I interviewed Rodney Stark, one of the nation's leading sociologists, and asked him … Continue reading “The American Church: Not Dying, but Changing”