It’s so much easier to serve when we feel the Lord’s presence but sometimes faith requires us to serve when the room feels empty and silent.
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Are you tired of feeling like every sermon rises or falls on you? Many pastors today carry an unspoken burden — the pressure to be compelling and relevant, keeping people engaged week after week. But what if preaching was never meant to depend primarily on you? In The High View of Preaching, longtime pastor Vic Pentz offers a deeply liberating reminder: the power of preaching rests on Christ, who speaks through His Word by the Holy Spirit.
Rooted in Scripture, pastoral experience, and historic Christian theology, this book offers hope for weary preachers and renewed vision for the pulpit. Pastors rediscover joy in preaching without carrying unrealistic expectations. Less anxiety, more faithfulness. Download the introduction for FREE or purchase your own copy of the full book to be reminded that you are not the source — you are the vessel.
What are your church’s plans for this fall? Will you launch new small groups or outreach events? Whatever you have planned, Christianity Today’s Annual Church Resource Guide has the resources you’ll need in order to set your church up for success.
From pastoral training to books on spiritual formation to discipleship resources, the Church Resource Guide has a full list of products and services to help keep your church or ministry running smoothly. Browse the guide to find the resources you need to feel equipped for the challenges and joys of your next ministry season.