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10 Things Great Preachers Do Differently

10 Things Great Preachers Do Differently

What separates good preachers from great preachers? Charley Reeb, a Georgia pastor known as a gifted preacher, says talent is less important than approaching the task with the right perspective and preparing effectively. He outlines ten things that you can do to become a great preacher. To celebrate the Lewis Center’s anniversary, we are highlighting […]

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Gen Z and Mental Health: An In-depth Interview with Josh Packard

Gen Z and Mental Health: An In-depth Interview with Josh Packard

How can church leaders better reach Gen Z? Doug Powe, Director of the Lewis Center, speaks with Josh Packard about Springtide Research Institute’s research including what faith leaders need to know about Gen Z’s religious beliefs and mental health.  Listen to this interview, watch the interview video on YouTube, or continue reading. Doug Powe: What is […]

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5 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2023

5 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2023

Doug Powe, Ann Michel, and Jessica Anschutz of the Lewis Center staff identify five trends church leaders should keep in mind as they develop creative ministries to reach new people in 2023. From worship and hybrid ministry to relationship building, staffing, and finances, paying attention to these trends will help chart the course for the […]

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Why 2022 Was the Year of My UNdoing (and Why I Want More Of It in 2023)

Why 2022 Was the Year of My UNdoing (and Why I Want More Of It in 2023)

In our western, modern culture, we’re productivity-oriented. We add. We rarely subtract. Subtraction isn’t normally used as a measurement of growth for us. For many of us, the most important question we can answer isn’t ‘what should I be doing?’ It’s w…