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Discover a unique, 6-step process for reviving a Baptist church. Dr. Moore summarizes that process in this helpful pastor's guide. Watch now

You pastor a Baptist church, and your church is dying. You’ve tried all the things the denomination has recommended, been through all their revitalization workshops and talked to all their consultants, but nothing seems to help. What are you going to do now? I have been involved with Baptist churches (traditional Baptist churches, to be more precise) for nearly 30 years in nearly every capacity possible—volunteer, team leader, deacon, lead deacon, and pastor (four times). Thi

Leading a Team, Part 4: Three traits of a good team member In Leading a Team, Part 4, Dr. Moore discusses an often-forgot key to...

Leading a Team, Part 3: Three character traits that motivate others In Leading a Team, Part 3, Dr. Moore talks about the types of...

Leading a Team, Part 2: Developing People through Teams In Leading a Team, Part 2, Dr. Moore reveals how team activities stimulate...

Leading a Team, Part 1: Three Characteristics of an Effective Leader In Leading a Team, Part 1, Dr. Moore defines team leadership and...

Ever bored at church, felt like you've heard the message a thousand times before, or longed to hear something new from God? Yeah, I have too. It's shocking to see what modern preaching has become. And we have no chance of reviving our churches or saving our culture if it doesn't change drastically. Soon. This article will facilitate that improvement by addressing three of the most glaring weaknesses of American preaching. 3 Glaring Weaknesses of American Preaching Weakness 1:

This article provides resources to overcome addiction to pornography, including a Christian ministry and two books on overcoming pornography

Believe it or not, one of the most significant factors in the downfall of a church is its power structure, the way it is organized to make decisions. In theological terms, its “polity.”   This may sound ridiculous in a time when churches seem to have much bigger problems—apostate doctrine, worldly compromise, blatant sin. But it is nonetheless true, and I have seen it play out more times than I could count.   But why? Why is polity such a big factor in church decline?   Becau