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3 Lessons on Change From Nehemiah

Charles Stone -
I heard someone once say, “Don’t be afraid of change. You might lose something good, but you’ll gain something better.” However, bringing change in a church is often difficult.
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The Ending of Seminaries as We’ve Known Them

James Emery White -
I’m rooting for seminaries. I’m rooting most of all for the future of the Church and the decisive role theological education – and the preparation for ministry in general – needs to play in that future.
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5 Reasons Leaders Stumble and Fall

Dan Reiland -
When we are aware of what causes us to stumble and fall, we can be watchful, accountable, and make better decisions.
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Developing a Kingdom Mindset

Chuck Warnock -
This brief look at the an encounter between Peter and Jesus might give us some clues about developing a kingdom mindset.
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Strong Women are Vital to God’s Purpose in the Church

Paul Maxwell -
The real question we need to ask regarding strong women is: Do we want women to be weak? And the answer must forever be, on the basis of Scripture, “May it never be.”
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What CNN’s Overuse of ‘Breaking News’ Can Teach Pastors About Sunday Morning Announcements

Brian Dodd -
What makes an announcement worthy of my attention and the valuable real estate it occupies during a Sunday service is its importance and urgency to act upon compared to other items occupying the church calendar.
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7 Things To Do When Your Preaching Seemed To Stink Yesterday

Chuck Lawless -
If you’ve preached for any time at all, you’ve had these days – days, that is, when you feel like your sermon this past weekend went nowhere. If that’s how you feel today, here are some steps to consider
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Critics: Stay Away or Draw Close to Them?

Charles Stone -
Criticism hurts, especially the non-constructive kind. We tend to stay away from such critics. But is that the wisest choice? Should we draw close...
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6 Risky Habits That Can Lead Pastors To Moral Failure

Phil Cooke -
Over the years I’ve helped quite a number of churches, ministries and nonprofits navigate the confusing maze of communicating the news of the moral failure pastor or leader.
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7 Things Pastors Should Never Say

Michael Lukaszewski -
Full disclosure: many of these things were learned the hard way because I said many of these things. In fact, I think we have all said things pastors should never say.
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Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

Ray Hollenbach -
The phrase “Jesus Christ and him crucified” explains the difference between Athens ministry and Corinthian ministry.
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For Everything There Is a Season

Nicholas Batzig -
Learning to embrace the season of life that God has brought us into is vital if we are going to be useful in this world.
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12 Reasons for Pastors to Have an Ongoing Counseling Relationship With a Competent Clinical Therapist

Dr. James Scott, Jr. -
Like anyone else, pastors can suffer from mental illness and mental health issues, and when they do, they should seek the professional help of a competent Christian clinical therapist. But is there any reason for a pastor to engage the professional services of a clinical therapist if they aren’t suffering from a mental illness or struggling with mental health issues?
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7 Keys to Productivity for Pastors

Kelsey Yarnell -
Staying productive is key to being a pastor. With the right tools and strategies, you can save time on communications and administrative work, accomplish your goals, and ultimately, do more to advance the Kingdom of God.
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What Is Over-Realized Eschatology?

Nick Cady -
An “over-realized eschatology” is when someone expects that the eschatological hope of Christianity is already here and now.
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8 Reasons the Church Is a Light in a Troubled World

Dan Reiland -
Your spiritual leadership is life-giving, and you are part of a divine mission that brings light in a troubled world. Here are eight ways in which the church is that light to the world.  
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5 Truths You Should Know Before Entering Ministry

Lee McDerment -
Here are five things I wish I could go back and tell 22-year-old me before entering ministry. I hope it’s an encouragement and challenge to you!
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Why Your Church Should Be Multi-Generational…and Why It’s Not That Easy to Do

Chuck Lawless -
Many churches consist of one primary generation, and that’s not the healthiest church. At the same time, though, growing an intentionally multi-generational church is not easy.
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R.C. Sproul: The Law of God

R.C. Sproul -
We are living in an era in which the law of God is not given much attention either by secularists or by Christians.
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How the Daily Examen Can Anchor You in a Distracted Age

Dan Wilt -
It took the Daily Examen of Ignatius to bring me to my knees in thanks for a moment-by-moment deliverance from a main enemy of sustainable faith in our time—distraction.
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