During a worship service, group meeting or a personal conversation someone brings to your attention a need for which they want prayer. Here are some things I would like you to know.

A straightforward guide to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, covering what it is, why it was given, how it relates to salvation, its signs, and its ongoing role in empowering believers for witness, ministry, and spiritual warfare.

Scripture-based overview of water baptism—what it is, why it matters, who should be baptized, and how to prepare for this step of obedience and public declaration of faith

A practical guide for navigating the challenges and opportunities of change in a local church. Why change is both constant and costly, and why wise leadership must help people move from “where we are” to “where we could be.” Drawing from organizational life cycles, congregational dynamics, and biblical wisdom, it explores how different types of people respond to change, how trust shapes every decision, and how leaders can communicate with clarity, patience, and courage. Listeners are equipped to test the waters, listen to resistors, work with opinion leaders, avoid common leadership pitfalls, and guide congregations at a pace they can bear. At its heart, the message calls leaders to help their people see the value of the “pearl of great price,” recognizing that while change requires sacrifice, the fruit of God-directed transformation is worth it.

A step-by-step guide to crafting and sharing a clear, meaningful, and Christ-honouring personal testimony. This resource helps believers understand how to tell their story in a way that connects with listeners, highlights God’s grace, avoids common pitfalls, and communicates the gospel through authentic experience.

Keep this principle in mind during the discouraging times in ministry. It’s important to remember because so often in ministry the desired outcomes are not under our control.