Even in his death, Billy Graham Preached the gospel
A personal reflection from the Billy Graham School dean
Leadership
How to preach difficult doctrines without splitting your church
Faithful doctrinal teaching always starts with the text, not a system.
5 steps to be a better reader (and read better books)
Ministry leaders are often pressed for time, but we must make time to read. The reward is worth the work.
Why your personality shapes everything you do in ministry
As we rise with him, even our personalities are redeemed and regenerated and renewed and reformatted.
5 things every pastor can learn from Billy Graham
Billy Graham’s faith was authentic, on and off the crusade stage.
How to pastor women (without making them uncomfortable)
In the #MeToo Era, many pastors live as though God will not hold them accountable for the souls of women in their church.
5 friends every pastor needs
Isolation is not good for a pastor, his wife and family, or the church he serves.
Does my church have to confirm my call to ministry?
It’s not like the internal call comes from God and the external comes from man. No, God works through people in both cases.
Two Scripture passages every pastor needs today (and every day)
Pastor, meditate on these texts to nourish your faithfulness and silence your anxiety.
Church planting probably won’t make you famous
If you go into church planting looking for fame or adventure, you probably won’t find either.
How to prepare your church for an active shooter
Hopefully we will never need these guidelines, but our churches must be prepared for the worst case scenarios.
Every leader needs this kind of friend
3 marks of true Christian friendship
Leader Influences
The 122-year legacy of Consolidated Baptist Church
Two Southern Seminary alumni lead historic African American Baptist church in Lexington, Kentucky.
How to deal with a church disrupter
5 strategies for dealing with members who disrupt church unity.
The best way to defend the gospel is passing it on
We preserve the faith by passing it on. We defend the gospel by making disciples.
The Leadership Briefing
Leaders, find your identity in Christ
be careful to not find your identity in what you’re particularly good at doing.