If you're a pastor, it's the time of year we 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 Ministry Pass's complete 2017 sermon calendars is, “How does this actually help me?” Ministry Pass believes developing or downloading a sermon calendar has many benefits for you and your church so here are a few of my favorites to show you: 1. Will help you preach better It sounds cliche, but preaching from a sermon calendar is going to help you add more thought, prayer...
Mark Batterson’s New Book – FREE Sermon Series
Almost a decade ago, a little-known pastor from Washington D.C. wrote a book called, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. This book would impact a generation of people wondering how to survive and thrive when opportunity roars. Ten years later, Mark Batterson is now a New York Times best-selling author, and he is releasing a sequel to his first book. It’s called, Chase the Lion. My good friends at Ministry Pass have partnered with Mark Batterson to develop a sermon series for pastors, and they’ve made it completely FREE for church leaders. They are giving you everything you need to pull off a successful series—from sermon guides...
GLS Day Two – Wilfredo De Jesús Session Notes
Each year I attend The Global Leadership Summit from the satellite location at my home church in Lafayette, IN. This year, I've been invited to be a part of the social media/live-blogging team to share my notes from this year's Summit. So, tune in for the next 2 days and catch the notes from each of the speakers. It's my hope that these notes will not only add value to you as a leader, but also give you some practical ideas to share the notes with your team. Also, I'll have some extras for you, so you'll want to check...