It is one thing to follow a leader. After all, we are experiencing a leadership crisis so quality leaders are hard to find. However, it is something completely different to find not only a leader worth following, but also worth sacrificing for. Such a leader is NorthStar Church’s senior pastor Mike Linch. In addition to […]
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5 Things We Must Communicate For A Sermon Or Speech To Be Effective
The ability to communicate is an essential quality to develop in every leader’s life. This is because at some point, every leader must stand before their team or a group or people and say, “Follow me!” Your ability to communicate, as well as the level of trust you have built up and your track record […]
Chuck Swindoll’s 4-Part Plan For Powerful Preaching
I am currently reading Chuck Swindoll’s incredible book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit from his Great Lives Series. In the chapter entitled “Preaching as Paul Preached”, Swindoll analyzes Paul’s message to the Athenians found in Acts 17. The following are his 4-Part Plan For Powerful Preaching he uncovers in the text as well […]
4 Ways Leaders Can Tell Better Stories
Storytelling is a buzzword tossed around frequently these days, especially in marketing circles. It’s true that telling stories are one of the best ways to stand out among the constant onslaught of content and advertising. But newsflash: not everything is a story. Good leaders know the difference between what is and isn’t a story. They […]
17 Lessons From Priscilla Shirer’s Must-Watch Video On Trusting God When Life (And Leadership) Are Hard
https://youtu.be/kqxm89y8NIM Here is what I know about you – you are either going through a hard time, just came out of a hard time, or you are about to go through a hard time. This is the human experience and we all go through this cycle of life. Recently, the incredible Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer […]
5 Ways Every Preacher Can Improve
Nothing helps a church grow faster than when a preacher gets better. The following is a guest post by Brandon Kelley who runs Sticky Sermons Academy. When it comes to helping preachers get better by providing superior coaching, no one is better than Brandon. He is currently running a special on his coaching system that […]
32 Keys To Preaching An Unforgettable Sermon
“I know what it’s like for you and your wife to be pregnant and lose that baby. I know what that moment feels like. I know what the moment feels like when you hold your 8-year-old son in your arms and he’s having a seizure and you don’t know what’s going on and you think […]
3 Things Every Pastor Needs To Clearly Communicate Their Vision
The ability to clearly communicate is a must-have skill for any pastor or leader in business, academia, non-profit, or your family. This is because there comes a time in every leader’s life when they must stand up and say, “This is where we are going! Follow me!” Shawn Lovejoy, the CEO of Courage To Lead, is […]
5 Unexpected Steps Pastors Can Take To Improve Their Sermon Delivery
No matter how long you’ve been preaching, you can improve your sermon delivery. I believe that with all my heart. You can learn new things. You can take a step outside of your comfort zone – that’s where growth happens. The team at RookiePreacher.com wants to help you grow as a preacher. Beginning Tuesday, March […]
10 Practices Of Pastors Who Effectively Preach About Money And Generosity
Effective preaching is critical to increasing generosity in your church. In an effort to help provide pastors insights into how to better talk about money, I turned to the greatest leadership book ever written – the Bible. In 1 Chronicles 28-29, King David stands before the nation of Israel and calls them to sacrifice for […]
10 Reasons Pastors Who Use Sermon Calendars Preach Better Than Before
This time of year pastors see a lot of resources and how-to guides on putting together an annual preaching calendar. One question you might be asking before downloading the 2017 calendar template or using our complete 2017 sermon calendars is, “How does this actually help me?” Developing or downloading a sermon calendar has many benefits for […]
10 Stories Pastors Can Use In Their Sermons
One tool all pastors and communicators should put in their toolbox as they prepare to speak are STORIES. Philip Pumman once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Rudyard Kipling added, “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Stories are memorable. Stories engage emotion. Stories […]