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How Do You Preach a Clear and Compelling Sermon?
Two simple frameworks help you preach better sermons: the 3 C’s (clear, concise, compelling) and ethos, pathos, and logos.
What Is the Purpose of a Sermon?
Real transformation happens in families, groups, and mentoring relationships. Here’s how a sermon equips people for ministry and sparks conversations all week.
Am I Qualified to Preach?
Before you preach in a local church, ask yourself five questions about your connection to Jesus, your character, your love for people, and your gifts.
How Should a Christian Leader Order Their Priorities?
For anyone active in ministry, life fills up fast—small groups, mentoring appointments, events, texts from people who need help. Without a clear priority order in place, the most important things quietly get pushed aside....
When Should You Step Into Someone Else’s Conflict?
Should you get involved when people around you are at odds? Here’s how church leaders, small group leaders, and friends can wisely step into someone else’s conflict and help them move toward reconciliation.
How Do I Preach Without Notes?
Preaching without notes helps you connect with people instead of a manuscript. Learn four practical steps to build a clear outline, talk naturally, circle back to your hook, and grow in confidence.
What Did Jesus Mean by “Pearls Before Swine”?
Jesus warned his followers not to throw pearls to pigs. Discover what Matthew 7:6 really means, how it fits with “do not judge,” and how it helps mentors invest their time wisely.
How Should a Christian Confront Someone?
Hard conversations are part of every relationship, but most of us avoid them or handle them badly. Learn how to confront someone biblically by checking your motives, listening well, and speaking with gentleness and humility.
How Do You Officiate a Christian Wedding?
Being asked to perform a wedding is an honor and a big responsibility. Learn how to prepare a couple for lifelong marriage, plan a Christ-centered ceremony, and follow up as a mentor long after the big day.
How Do I Conduct a Funeral Service for a Non-Believer?
Officiating a funeral for someone who did not profess faith requires care. Learn how to honor the deceased, comfort grieving family members, and present the gospel clearly without offering false hope.
What Does the Bible Say About Seeker-Friendly Churches?
Learn the key differences between seeker-friendly and seeker-driven churches. Discover how to balance biblical hospitality, clear preaching, and small group discipleship without compromising the gospel.
How Do I Make a Mentoring Handoff as a Pastor?
Discover how to create a healthy discipleship culture in your church by mastering the pastoral handoff. Learn step-by-step how to connect lay mentors with people who need care while leveraging pastoral equity to build trust.
How Do I Preach with Self-Confidence?
Preaching with self-confidence means shifting your focus away from yourself and placing it entirely on God and your listeners. Many communicators struggle with being self-conscious because they worry about what people think of...
How Do I Start a Mentoring Program for Fatherless Boys?
Church leaders and single moms can launch a mentoring program for fatherless boys that actually works—with the PursueGOD app keeping every conversation accountable and every adult informed.
