Emotionally Healthy Preaching
We all understand that emotions are important in preaching. No one wants to hear a dispassionate preacher, it’s just too boring. But we also don’t want to listen to overly emotional pleas or phony passion. Is there a healthy balance?…
Confidence in Your Calling
Dick Hardy 0:00 Chris Colvin, what is one thing you want every pastor to know today? Chris Colvin 0:04 Well, I tell you Dick, one thing I want every pastor to know is that you are enough. You’re called and…
Sermon Illustrations: Finding the “Just Right One”
Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you on this video where we are talking to my good friend David Lindell from James River church. He David serves as the executive ministry pastor. So,…
It Takes a Team to Create Sermons
If there is anything a pastor thinks they need to do by themselves, it is writing their sermon. Bible College and Seminary taught them exactly how to do that. Right? However, now we find ourselves in this digital age and…
How to Preach Online and In-Person
Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you here on this leaders church video and I am privileged today to be with my good buddy Chris Colvin from the great state of Missouri. Chris…
Why Should You Ask for Help with Preaching?
In today’s culture, the do-it-yourself mentality reigns supreme. We love hearing stories of self-made successes and lone wolves who overcome all odds. But the truth is, we all need help now and then. As a pastor, you know this to…
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[Case Study] How Pastor Randy Nearly Quit the Ministry
Like most people in ministry, Pastor Randy had a huge heart for the Kingdom. In fact, he was so passionate about ministry, that at age 50, he decided to plant a church 1,200 miles from his current home. That was…
How Church Will Change Because of COVID-19
Across the country, churches are starting to open up for services again. With this reality, there are all kinds of different tactics and strategies for doing so. Despite this, we are far from the way things were before the novel…
Why Invest in Your Kids Ministry?
Hey pastor, church board. It’s great to be with you for a few minutes. Thinking about investing in your kids ministry? Let me start with a sports analogy. 🙂 You know back in 1960 the NFL Championship game was between…
Bringing Kids Back to Church after COVID-19
In raising kids, one thing is for sure. You’re always playing the long game. And that is particularly true as Christ-following parents chart the spiritual course for their children to love and honor God. So, with this reality, how do…
