Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

The Bunny Trail Trap!

Bunny trails can be the death blow to any sermon! You could have a strong outline, powerful illustrations, and deep truths, but if you take unnecessary theological bunny trails, you will end leaving your audience dazed and confused. There are two important steps you can take to avoid this dangerous trap…

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

How to Avoid Boring Your Congregation

Every Lead Pastor would tell you their primary role in leading a church is to preach! In fact, the quality of preaching is often the primary reason people decide to attend a church or not. Therefore, it behooves every Lead Pastor to continue to grow and fine-tune their preaching skills. One of the worse things a Lead Pastor can do to their congregation is to become stagnant and boring. So what are some ways a Pastor can improve their preaching skills

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition at Your Next Church

If you are stepping into a new pastoral role at a local congregation, you are about to step into a process that can either go well or end with a lot of hurt and conflict. The key to success will be your ability to transition in a spiritually healthy way. All it takes is 3 simple steps to avoid division within your church…

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

How Every Pastor Can Develop Thick Skin

Unfortunately, pastoral failure is a common occurrence in today’s churches. We’ve all heard about the scandals and the host of reasons why a pastor must step down. But the real question… Is your pastor at risk?

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

Is Your Pastor at Risk?

Unfortunately, pastoral failure is a common occurrence in today’s churches. We’ve all heard about the scandals and the host of reasons why a pastor must step down. But the real question… Is your pastor at risk?

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

The COVID Collision Course

Everyone has a strong opinion about COVID and now they are coming back to church! How can church leaders be prepared?

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

Why Preaching is Risky Business!

We all know the risk every preacher faces when it comes to accurately interpreting God’s word. But there is another, even greater risk, that is often overlooked.

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Dr. Mark Ambrose Dr. Mark Ambrose

How to Tell if Your Church is in Crisis

When pastoral failure, leadership struggles, etc. takes place, it can put a church in crisis. In order for a healthy recovery to take place, you must be able to identify the key indicators of a crisis. Read more…

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