Sermon series are widely popular in modern preaching, offering structure for the pastor and predictable thematic focus for the congregation. However, committing to a multi-week series carries distinct pastoral risks that require deliberate care and strategic planning. First, extended series…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. Every congregation contains individuals who hold significant authority outside the church walls—small business owners, school principals, civic directors, and fraternal leaders. While these members are accustomed to taking charge, pastoring influential people requires a delicate balance…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. The message of the Gospel is eternal and unchanging, but the tools we use to deliver it must constantly evolve. Standing firm on biblical truth does not mean standing still in our methods. To effectively reach…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In many congregations, being named an “associate minister” is a sacred milestone, yet the title is often widely misunderstood. Too frequently, newly appointed ministers assume the designation means more than it does. To serve effectively, one…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In a crisis room, long-winded words rarely bring comfort. When Peter briefly walked on the water and began to sink he prayed quickly and passionately, “Lord save me.” Wise pastors know the art of the “Peter Prayer.”…
Pastors must exercise care in receiving and reporting donations and love offerings. The fact that many people are doing it, won’t make it right if it becomes an issue. A common misconception in ministry is that “love offerings” or “appreciation…
Finished and Still Being Finished By Robert Wright • Ludden Chapel Baptist Church • August 23, 2026 Rev. Marcus Davis titled it “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” and he meant it plainly. Standing in 2 Corinthians 5:17, he called regeneration the…
