Chuck Lawless
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10 reasons many of us struggle praying with our spouses each day
Some years ago, I wrote a post entitled, “Why Spouses Should Pray Together Each Day.” I still believe it’s important that we make this commitment. I’ve realized since then, though, that the struggle to take this step is still a real one for many of us. Here’s why.
8 joys of church revitalization
Church revitalization is hard work. Most of the time, the task requires turning around a ship that has been floating in the wrong direction for a long time – and it’s easy to give up too soon. If you’re in a church revitalization situation, either as a pastor or a lay leader, I hope this post about some of the joys of revitalization is encouraging to you.
11 characteristics of church leaders I’d like to imitate
No matter how old I get, I have much room to grow as a leader. In fact, I watch other leaders who inspire and challenge me to lead better. Here are some leadership characteristics I’ve seen in these folks (who are, most often, local church pastors).
A challenge to keep on praying for non-believing loved ones
Many of us have unbelieving loved ones for whom we’ve been praying for years. In some cases, particularly as church leaders, for whatever reason, we’ve often carried that burden alone.
7 'old-fashioned' church growth ideas to consider today
As I think back across 40 years of full-time ministry, I’m reminded of some older ways we did church then that could still work today.
1 Corinthians word of encouragement for struggling church leaders
The church at Corinth was a hard church, to say the least. They were divided. They were carnal. They tolerated sin. They sued each other. They argued over Christian liberty, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection
8 things to do when you wonder if ministry’s worth it
I heard a similar story again this past week. Another pastor was in a difficult situation in a difficult church.
7 goals a pastor ought to have in leading a church staff
I fear that too many pastors expect their staff to have their own goals, but the pastors have no goals in how they lead that staff.
9 reasons young seminarians are interested in church revitalization
For years, seminary students were more interested in church planting than in working in a church that needs revitalization. That’s changing.
Ministry leaders who’ve most influenced me did these 9 things
The best ministry leaders I’ve known did these nine things. You can do them too.