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7 Reasons People Leave Your Church
People leave a church for a vareity of reasons. Here are seven of the more common. […]
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What Is in a Day?
In the debate over “Transgender Visibility Day” clashing with Easter, the question arises: who owns the calendar? Denny Burk’s perspective that calendar ownership dictates cultural narrative rings true, especially when secular observances overshadow Christian holidays. This dynamic challenges Christians to reflect on God’s sovereignty over time and the call to honor Him daily. […]
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10 Ways for a Pastor to Prepare Himself for Easter
Easter for a pastor requires a lot of preparation. Before he can pour into anyone else, he must first prepare himself. Here are ten ways he can do that. […]
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Church Plant has Charter Service in Locust Grove, OK
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK holds charter service. […]
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3 Ways to Balance Your Preaching
One of the most important responsibilities of a pastor is preaching. If this is true, the pastor must be intentional in how he goes about preparing to preach. Therefore, one of the most important disciplines of a pastor is establishing his preaching schedule. […]
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Churches and the Transfer Portal
There are pros and cons to a church growing through the transfer portal. But in an age where the transfer portal, both in college sports and the church, is common and popular, let’s prioritize reaching new people with the Gospel. […]
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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. […]