Pastor Preaching Workshops with Guest Luke Mitchell

Last year, I spent three days in Orlando, Florida, at a gathering for pastors. It was three days of worship, education, information, encouragement, and fellowship. I talked with quite a few pastors during that event, but my conversation with good friend (and new...

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Some New Math

I've realized something in talking with church leaders and trying to understand momentum in church:When you simplify the proclamation, you multiply the impact.Here's what I mean. We at Good Shepherd have quite consciously become less clever and more bold on Sundays....

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A Tale Of Two Series

A year ago at this time (May of 2010), Good Shepherd was knee deep into the hoopla of a series called The Office. Taking a cue from the hit television show, we explored office morality and ethics from a biblical perspective.Because of the strong cultural connections...

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I Should Have Said This

Every once in awhile, I think of something I should have said in a sermon.This past Sunday was just such a case.I had a nice riff that went along these lines:Some of you have issues at work. Some of you have issues with your boss and you can't imagine ever being good...

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