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The Power of the Written Word
I recently had the privilege of hearing Elmer Towns talk about the importance of writing. If anyone has credibility on this topic, it would be him, as he has authored over 170 books. He made […]
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Three Options When Your Church No Longer Reflects the Community
I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered but never really answered. It’s a question that seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a […]
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How to Finish Well in Pastoral Ministry
I recently celebrated pastoring Heartland Baptist Church in Ames, IA, for 20 years. As part of the celebration, my church honored me with a one-month sabbatical. I did my best to be intentional in planning […]
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APEX Church Planter Assessments Hosts Meeting in Springfield
The APEX Church Planter Assessment team met in Springfield, MO, on August 7-9, 2023. This marks the first assessment outside of Texas and shows the growth of church planting within the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. […]
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The Dwight Yorke Effect and Why It’s Dangerous If Leaders Don’t Know What It Is
In 1999, Manchester United won what is known as “The Treble.” It is the triple crown of Premier League soccer. This historic team won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. An Unusual Request […]
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10 Ways to Know You’re Managing More Than Leading
I’ve written a fair amount about management versus leadership. I have a chapter about the subject in my book The Mythical Leader. I won’t make you read the book to know that I believe both are valuable […]
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When Brothers Dwell in Unity
This past week the executive committee and state representatives of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International met in San Antonio, Texas, for their annual leadership meeting. This group enjoyed challenges from God’s Word, special prayer time, […]
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10 Of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes
I’ve made a lot of leadership mistakes. One of the primary purposes of this blog is to help others learn from my experience. So, I want to share some of the leadership mistakes I’ve made. […]
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Three Temptations Leaders Must Fight Daily
John Owen strongly challenged: “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you.” Overcoming temptation is active, not passive. Defeating sin requires grace-driven effort. D.A. Carson said, “Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate […]
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Why There is a Shortage of Student Ministers and What Can Be Done About It
NASHVILLE (BP) – Richard Ross has decades of experience when it comes to student ministry. And today, he’s observing a troubling trend. “I often hear from churches searching for student pastors,” said Ross, senior professor […]