Chuck Lawless

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  Nov 26, 2023

  An urgent plea to churches

  I admit it: I’m pleading with church leaders with this post. I’m pleading on behalf of 19 million people in the United States. 

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  Jul 9, 2023

  Church leaders wandering past the cross

  Being a church leader is no guarantee you will live in the shadow of the cross. Busyness can, in fact, get in the way of that focus. For those leaders who need it, may the Lord take us back to Calvary and then to an empty tomb.

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  Apr 30, 2023

  5 reasons why prayer must accompany evangelism

  Pastors, make sure you’re equipping your church family to do evangelism — but equip them to pray, too.

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  Dec 11, 2022

  7 'Christmas card' truths for churches needing revitalization

  How God will revitalize your church might surprise you and your congregation, but that’s okay. He works that way sometimes. 

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  Nov 27, 2022

  12 ways we might show we’re arrogant church leaders

  Sometimes we tear them down among other friends, or we feign praise we know we’re supposed to give. Inside ourselves, though, we think we should have been in that position.

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  Jan 10, 2022

  10 ways the enemy attacks church leaders

  What leaders do when no one is looking — when they are alone with God in Bible study and prayer — matters much. A lack of quiet time with God affects a ministry, even if leaders don’t recognize it.

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  Jul 21, 2021

  9 dangers of an isolated ministry

  Isolation means we carry the weight by ourselves, and that’s risky. The weight can simply become too much for one person.

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  Jun 17, 2021

  10 reasons many of us struggle praying with our spouses each day

  Some years ago, I wrote a post entitled, “Why Spouses Should Pray Together Each Day.” I still believe it’s important that we make this commitment. I’ve realized since then, though, that the struggle to take this step is still a real one for many of us. Here’s why.

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  May 28, 2021

  8 joys of church revitalization

  Church revitalization is hard work. Most of the time, the task requires turning around a ship that has been floating in the wrong direction for a long time – and it’s easy to give up too soon. If you’re in a church revitalization situation, either as a pastor or a lay leader, I hope this post about some of the joys of revitalization is encouraging to you.

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  May 15, 2021

  11 characteristics of church leaders I’d like to imitate

  No matter how old I get, I have much room to grow as a leader. In fact, I watch other leaders who inspire and challenge me to lead better. Here are some leadership characteristics I’ve seen in these folks (who are, most often, local church pastors).