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Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor of Ecclesia in Houston, and author of the new book The Gospel According to Jesus. In this podcast, Michael visits with Chris about the importance of clearly articulating the gospel in our own context, as well as the place of Scripture in preaching.

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Below you'll find articles about Christian and pastoral leadership plus other topics important to church pastors

Leading Today: What Attila the Hun Can Teach Us

For centuries, the resilient Roman Empire withstood every attack from history’s most formidable foes. Through it all, the proud empire never wavered. Then, out of the steppes of Central Asia, came an invasion of unorthodox,...

By Ron Walters

The Power of a Well-Timed Word

Colossians 4:6

If you haven't already, you'll soon discover the fantastic power of words. Words can be used as bombs or bouquets. Which would you rather receive at your doorstep? A few words can be forged together and lobbed into the life...

By Dr. Stan Toler

Do the Math: Taking a Look at Our Impact in the Workplace

WorkLife founder Doug Spada explains the church's role in equipping believers to be effective missionaries in workplace.

By Katie Miller

The Puppy Principle

If you want to learn to put people first, study the actions and reactions of a puppy. Puppies have the five characteristics that people-first leaders simply must learn to posses.

By Stan Toler

Hope and Clarity: Why They Came to Hear Jesus

Isaiah 53

Jesus intentionally spoke in common language so no one would be confused. After all, what good was God's once-for-all offer if no one could understand the point? Grace needed a spokesman because grace should not be difficult...

By Ron Walters

Big-Time Leaders Have Small-Sized Egos

Great leaders are gratified by the achievements of others. All good leaders realize that they themselves never can accomplish all they dream about; others must help carry out their vision. So they invest, encourage, train...

By Dr. Stan Toler

Modeling the Master: Choosing Jesus’ Priorities for Effective Leadership

To the casual observer, it might appear that Jesus was nomadic, wandering dusty roads from village to village, dispensing His humanitarian miracles and pithy sayings—a first century philanthropist who scattered goodness and...

By Ron Walters

Leading with a Joyful Heart

I've always loved a good laugh. In fact, I look for those who can make me laugh or whom I can make laugh. Laughter is a cure-all. It's a jog through a rainstorm on a hot day. Suddenly you feel different, refreshed, energized....

By Ron Walters

The Greatest Legacy

If worldly integrity is learned by the example of careless character, we are called to a higher standard. The integrity of a Christian leader speaks louder than a sharp résumé, a handful of brochures or a stack of business...

By Stan Toler

Back Page Pulpit: Keep Calm and Carry On

Recently I came across a little book with that title Keep Calm and Carry On (Andrews McMeel Publishing). The title is based on a poster produced by the British government in 1939, during the dark days of World War II. More...

By Michael Duduit

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