Chuck Lawless

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  Sep 1, 2024

  Reflections 50 years after my baptism as a believer

  One week prior to my baptism, God made me His child when I gave my life to Him the best way I knew how as a 13-year-old.

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  Jul 21, 2024

  The wisest thing I ever heard a student say

  For young pastors in the class who aspired for more recognition, the words challenged them at a heart level.

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  Apr 21, 2024

  12 things I would do differently if I were starting ministry again

  This month, I celebrated 43 years in full-time ministry. It’s hard to believe I’ve been at this work that long — maybe because most of the years have been great joys. Here are some things I would do differently, though, if I were starting again

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  Mar 10, 2024

  One of my biggest regrets in ministry

  As I think back on 40+ years of ministry, including 14 years of lead pastoring, here is one of my biggest regrets.

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  Feb 12, 2024

  A surprising first step toward strengthening your evangelism

  Over more than 40 years of ministry, I’ve learned that not many Christians share their faith on a regular basis.

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  Jan 14, 2024

  8 reasons some young people are walking away from their faith

  What reasons would you add to this list? What’s been your experience?

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  Nov 26, 2023

  An urgent plea to churches

  I admit it: I’m pleading with church leaders with this post. I’m pleading on behalf of 19 million people in the United States. 

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  Jul 9, 2023

  Church leaders wandering past the cross

  Being a church leader is no guarantee you will live in the shadow of the cross. Busyness can, in fact, get in the way of that focus. For those leaders who need it, may the Lord take us back to Calvary and then to an empty tomb.

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  Apr 30, 2023

  5 reasons why prayer must accompany evangelism

  Pastors, make sure you’re equipping your church family to do evangelism — but equip them to pray, too.

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  Dec 11, 2022

  7 'Christmas card' truths for churches needing revitalization

  How God will revitalize your church might surprise you and your congregation, but that’s okay. He works that way sometimes.