Overseed
Spiritual Honesty Interview with Overseed President Jim Harrell
Jim talks about Church Revitalization in New England.
Read MoreTo Plant or To Replant, That Is the Question
Okay, I admit I am envious. I’m envious of the new house my friend recently built. I’m especially envious of the energy-efficient spray foam insulation, modern windows and doors, and fuel-miser heating system. As I lug firewood and watch my woodpile shrink through the long Maine winter, I often wish I could start over, building…
Read MorePreaching Through the Church Year – Jack Daniel
One Sunday during last year’s Christmas season, my wife and I worshipped at the church of a young, dynamic pastor whom I had been coaching. His message was biblical, practical, and well delivered, and the worship music was uplifting and skillfully led. Only one thing was missing: Christmas! No mention was made of Christmas anywhere…
Read MoreEXTEMPORANEOUS PREACHING: It’s Not Only What You Say, But Also How You Say It
One Sunday morning in my early days of pastoring, I stepped into the pulpit and opened my Bible to where I thought I had placed my sermon notes. To my horror, they were not there. In an instant, I remembered that I had left them on my office desk. A sense of panic swept over…
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