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Episode 46: Mentoring, Coaching, Parenting and Locker Room Ministry with Thomas Austin

Thomas Austin was a standout football player at Clemson University and spent several years playing offensive line in the NFL. […]

Not all pastors are born leaders. Many churches do not develop leaders. Most churches haven’t even thought about leadership development.

Recently, I preached from Hebrews 10: 19-25. In verse 24, the writer of Hebrews encourages his readers to “consider how to

Much ink has been spilt in the last twenty years or so over an issue known in theological circles as

In Hebrews 10:24, we are urged to “consider one another.” Preaching this passage almost 20 years ago, John Piper had

Dipsticks: Efficient Ways to Check for Understanding— The teaching suggestions in this article for better understanding should have some preaching

Several years ago, Brad Waggoner and his research team from LifeWay discovered the that the most important factor in determining a

My brother had his first breakfast date with Wyatt (my son) seven years ago. I think they went to the

I’m a big picture guy. This is good in some ways, I’m able to usually put pieces together quickly and

I believe in accountability. I have a phone call every Monday morning with a pastor friend of mine who has

Through his careful research and later book, The Shape of Faith To Come, Brad Waggoner and his research team identified daily Bible

Discipling in the Church. The new 9Marks journal focuses on discipleship. This is a great tool for pastors and anyone