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Church leadership

Potential jurors who affirm biblical morality excluded from service: Why the gospel is no longer “good news” and how we can share it with transforming power

Jim Denison, PhD

A lit candle and a handful of salt in a small bowl sit atop a black Bible. By pamela_d_mcadams/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

Three steps to catalyzing cultural civility

Jim Denison, PhD

A man holds an open Bible in his hands, pointing to a verse with his right index finger. BillionPhotos.com/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

“Be of good cheer, Master Ridley, and play the man”: A call to courageous preaching

Jim Denison, PhD

A right hand holds a pen above a notepad with the word "Hello" scribbled on it in bad handwriting. By molenira/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

My terrible handwriting and the voice of God

Jim Denison, PhD

Hands folded in prayer on top of a Bible. By JavierArtPhotography/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

When God tells us to be silent: A reflection on discernment for preachers

Jim Denison, PhD

A preacher in blue jeans and a long-sleeve shirt holds a Bible in his right hand while speaking to a congregation. Photo by Memento Media on Unsplash

Church leadership

“Is there a word from the Lord?” Why people come to hear preachers preach

Jim Denison, PhD

A preacher clad in black stands next to a microphone while holding an open Bible in his left palm, his index finger on his right hand pointing to a passage of Scripture. © By BillionPhotos.com/stock.adobe.com. In Titus 2:12, Paul writes that Christians are to "declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority."

Church leadership

“Who among them has stood in the council of the Lord?” A call for preachers to declare, exhort, and rebuke

Jim Denison, PhD

A Bible lays open to the first chapter of Revelation. © By JavierArtPhotography/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Revelation for Too Many: An excerpt from “Revelation for the Rest of Us” by Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett

Scot McKnight

While standing outside a church's open door, a pastor greets a woman. © By Ben White/Wirestock/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

The pastor’s job description Pt. 2: Choosing between preaching and pastoring

Mark Turman, DMin

A closed Bible rests on a lectern in a pulpit of an empty church. © By Em Neems Photography/stock.adobe.com. A pastor job description should prioritize preaching and teaching God's word.

Church leadership

The pastor’s job description Pt. 1: The priority of preaching and teaching

Mark Turman, DMin

FILE - This Oct. 28, 2003 file photo shows actor Andy Griffith sitting in front of a bronze statue of Andy and Opie from the "Andy Griffith Show," after the unveiling ceremony in Raleigh, N.C. Griffith, whose homespun mix of humor and wisdom made "The Andy Griffith Show" an enduring TV favorite, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Manteo, N.C. He was 86. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)

Church leadership

Are you preaching in Mayberry?

Chris Elkins

Joel Osteen preaching in front of the church band, with his arms outstretched.

Biblical living

What do “Lucky Girl Syndrome,” Zodiac signs, and Joel Osteen have in common?

Mark Legg

An American flag waves in front of the Capitol building

Current events

Republicans predicted to take the House, Senate too close to call: Insights from “the father of democracy”

Jim Denison, PhD

A man holds an open Bible in his hands

Church leadership

David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics and the path to preaching with power

Jim Denison, PhD

A stained glass window in All Saints' Catholic Church, Rome, depicts John Chrysostom. © zatletic/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

On this day in Christian history, John Chrysostom died

Ryan Denison, PhD

Stock photo: A pastor in a black shirt points to a passage in an open Bible. © BillionPhotos.com /stock.adobe.com

Church leadership

One thing church members have never asked me to do

Jim Denison, PhD

Church leadership

The problem with being a cultural warrior

Jim Denison, PhD

Church leadership

A call for bold, biblical preaching

Jay Richardson

Church leadership

How to leave a legacy that matters

Jim Denison, PhD

Church leadership

Why we need more “weeping prophets”

Jim Denison, PhD

Church leadership

What is the greatest thing a pastor can do?

Mark Turman, DMin

Biblical living

Faith and works: A conversation with Dr. Albert Reyes

Denison Forum

Church leadership

5 Questions Pastors should be asking

Mark Dance

Church leadership

What to preach?

Mark Turman, DMin

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