Category: Leadership and ministry
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Personal Devotions: An Invaluable Resource for Preachers
A preacher’s personal devotional time with the LORD is invaluable. It is our time to connect with our LORD in prayer, Bible reading, Bible study, and reflection, aside from our ministerial responsibility to study and prepare sermons and lessons. I admit, it can be difficult to focus on feeding ourselves when we are facing the never-ending…
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2013 Men’s Conference Highlights
This past weekend we experienced yet another amazing Men’s Conference hosted by Mansfield Baptist Temple. The theme was Expect A Victory, based on 1 Samuel 17:48 where David faced Goliath and “ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.” Four tremendous preachers challenged us men with powerful, heartfelt messages from the Word of God. Here…
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I would love your feedback!
As I move forward to publish different sermon series into book form, I would love to hear from you as to which sermon series you would find most helpful to have in book format. I welcome any additional comments below. Thanks!
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Idols in Ministry
Last Sunday I preached on the second of the Ten Commandments: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (Ex. 20:5). It was a challenge addressing the issue of idolatry, which penetrates us all deeply in one way or another (Watch the video at www.vandaliabaptist.org). God challenges us to expose and destroy, not just physical…
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Start Your Sermon Prep Early!
Preachers are well aware of the mounting pressure that builds throughout the week as Sunday approaches. Yes, there are many details to orchestrate for the weekend services and activities, but it all pales in comparison to the weight of sermon delivery. God’s people come to His house to hear from Him and His Word. And…
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Unleashing People
There are few things that inspire and energize a leader more than to see those you lead begin to catch a vision and run with passion. I don’t mean simply doing what they are asked to do; but seeing needs, having a burden and moving to do something about it. My role as a…
Rick Washburn, Jr. 