SermonView's Ministry Insights

In this episode, Larry Witzel shares the turning point that taught him this life-changing truth: even God-sized dreams are not always God’s direction. Discover why the most fruitful ministry begins when we stop striving, start abiding, and let Jesus do His work through us. 

Your church website is the hub of your digital evangelism strategy, but it only works when the right roles are in place. In this episode, Larry Witzel breaks down the four essential roles every church needs to build a website that truly serves guests and supports gospel impact.

Attention spans are shrinking, but that is not the end of evangelism; it is an opening. In this episode, Larry Witzel shares the idea of relational pings and three practical digital innovations that help pastors stay present, build parasocial trust, and guide people toward real-life spiritual community. 

Twenty years ago, SermonView began with a dream to serve pastors, and along the way God shaped my faith and leadership through every high and low. Today I’m sharing five lessons that can help you persevere, pivot wisely, lead with excellence, and rest in God’s ownership of your ministry. 

In this deeply personal episode, Larry Witzel reads the acknowledgments from his PhD dissertation—178 names that shaped his leadership and faith. Discover how expressing gratitude out loud transforms your ministry, mindset, and relationships. 

Earning a doctorate while juggling work, family, and ministry was nearly impossible—but by God’s grace, I made it. In this episode, I share 5 powerful lessons from my PhD journey that apply to anyone chasing a God-sized dream. 

Some pastors still resist social media advertising—but today, that’s like preaching without a microphone. In this episode, Larry Witzel explains why digital outreach is essential, weaving in real-world lessons and biblical truths to help churches shine their light online. 

In this episode of Ministry Insights from SermonView, Larry Witzel shares results from his PhD research that revealed three website features linked to higher church growth. Learn how to transform your website into a powerful ministry tool that helps people take their first step toward Jesus. 

Ministry can get consumed by cameras, music, and livestreams, but Jesus didn’t die for production quality. Join Larry Witzel as he vulnerably shares his journey of stepping away from tech to reconnect with people and why honoring your tech team matters. 

You were created by God as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, but life has a way of pulling us off track. In this episode, Larry Witzel shares how you can return to your God-given identity through four simple steps that bring restoration and freedom.