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Why Culture Has to Be Written Down
Jan. 19, 2026

Why Culture Has to Be Written Down

Step Two: Write It — Why Culture Has to Be Written DownMost Americans can’t cook without a recipe anymore. In fact, over 90% of us rely on online recipes to get a meal right.And that has everything to do with culture.If you want so…

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“It’s Not the Tacos… It’s the Culture: Step One”
Dec. 31, 2025

“It’s Not the Tacos… It’s the Culture: Step One”

Step 1: Read the RoomRecently, I decided to try a new Mexican restaurant.Why? I honestly don’t know.We already have a great one, we go every Friday.But something in me said, “Let’s try something different. Let’s make a mist…

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15 Hard Truths About Pastoring No One Warned Me About
Sept. 12, 2025

15 Hard Truths About Pastoring No One Warned Me About

"15 hard truths about pastoring" Being a pastor is hard. Really hard.Too often, the church only talks about the blessings of ministry, like it’s all joy and growth every single day. But what about the hard truths? The late nights, the…

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5 Ways to Implement Culture Change in Your Church
Aug. 28, 2025

5 Ways to Implement Culture Change in Your Church

5 Ways to Implement Culture Change in Your ChurchI’ve been in many churches over the years. The first big church I attended had nearly 10,000 seats. It was breathtaking, until I met the people who actually went there.I’m not easily o…

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The One Thing Every Great Sermon Has in Common
Aug. 25, 2025

The One Thing Every Great Sermon Has in Common

The Quote That Changed EverythingThis quote reveals to us the one great thing every sermon has in common.It didn’t come from a seminary class.It didn’t come from a public speaking book.  It came from a pastor teaching at …

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Find Your Voice: Preach From Who You Are
Aug. 18, 2025

Find Your Voice: Preach From Who You Are

Finding your voice.You don’t have to sound like your favorite preacher. God called you — with your own story, style, and voice.Some of the best advice on “finding your voice” actually comes from musician John Mayer. He on…

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The Monday Morning Sermon: Making Your Message Last
Aug. 14, 2025

The Monday Morning Sermon: Making Your Message Last

Monday Morning Sermon:Welcome to the blog! In this post, we're diving deeper into a concept we explored in our latest podcast episode: how to craft sermon endings that create lasting impact. We'll be unpacking the idea of 'Monday moments' and equi…

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Silence Preaches Too
Aug. 11, 2025

Silence Preaches Too

Silence Preaches TooWe often think great preaching means filling every second with words — more stories, more content, more volume. But sometimes, the most powerful part of your sermon isn’t what you say… it’s what you don…

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Speak to Move: How to Shift Hearts, Not Just Share Words
Aug. 8, 2025

Speak to Move: How to Shift Hearts, Not Just Share Words

Speak to Move: How to Shift Hearts, Not Just Share WordsBy Bryan Cox,We’ve all heard sermons, talks, or speeches that were solid — well-organized, scripturally accurate, and even inspiring. But every now and then, someone speaks&hell…

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Mastering Sermon Prep with these 5 questions. Part One
Aug. 5, 2025

Mastering Sermon Prep with these 5 questions. Part One

Mastering Sermon Prep: Part 1Picture this: Have you ever stood in front of an audience, ready to deliver a powerful message, only to have your mind go completely blank? That moment of terror—staring at the congregation while they stare back …

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Me-We-God-You-We - Preaching Outline
July 1, 2025

Me-We-God-You-We - Preaching Outline

Preaching Outline:I heard a quote from George Bernard Shaw. He says this the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it is taking place. You can say something all day long, it doesn't mean that they heard it. See how you say i…

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