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How To Avoid Being Blindsided by Your Own Church

Charles Stone - April 1, 2024

If I had seen how dysfunctional batons pass from one leader or significant stakeholder to the next, I could have avoided being blindsided.

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Are Your Sermons Hard or Easy To Listen to?

Charles Stone - March 31, 2024

Here are a few ideas to improve your sermon based on neuroscience. What insights have you discovered that help your listeners absorb more of your sermons?

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One Thing You Must Remember if You Want To Walk Worthy of the Calling

Michael Kelley - March 30, 2024

How do we walk worthy of the calling we have received? We remember who we are. And then act like it.

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Why Church Membership Is Important

Josh Weidmann - March 30, 2024

The aim of the church is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ by pursuing people to believe in Jesus and turn to Him for salvation.

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Why We Don’t Have a Formal Greeting Time

Mike Leake - March 29, 2024

At my church, we don’t have a formal greeting time. When I first came it was still there but we gave it the axe a few months even before the pandemic. There are a few strategic reasons for this.

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3 Core Values of People Who Actually Made a Difference in the World

Kris Vallotton - March 29, 2024

Being a winner means you step up even when you don’t feel like it; this is the key to integrity and being a noble person.

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Harnessing AI for Ministry: Top 5 Strategies To Amplify Your Reach

Ryan Beck - March 28, 2024

We in the church do not need to fear the use of AI. Of any community, we should have the most wisdom for discerning when there is no substitute for human creativity and Holy Spirit inspiration. However, there are so many tasks for which AI is perfectly suited.

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8 Attitude Adjustments for Church Life

Philip Nation - March 28, 2024

I like using the terms faithfulness and fruitfulness to describe the progress congregations are to make. It allows leaders to focus on disciple-making as the primary work rather than events designed to simply assemble crowds.

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10 Principles for Healthy Discipline of Children

Ron Edmondson - March 27, 2024

What are some principles for healthy discipline of children?

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Savannah Guthrie and What God Mostly Does

James Emery White - March 26, 2024

Savannah Guthrie is the co-anchor of NBC News’ "Today." She is also a devout Christian who just released a book on her faith that includes frank conversations about sin and grace and the problem of evil.

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4 Kinds of Stress in a Leader’s Life

Dan Reiland - March 25, 2024

Stress is real and part of leadership. That’s not going to change. The kind of stress matters and how we handle it makes all the difference.

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6 Keys to Sharing the Gospel With Strangers

Greg Stier - March 24, 2024

Anyone can share the Gospel with strangers using these six simple steps: pray, see, engage, explain, invite, and connect.

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3 Keys To Being a Lifelong Friend

Jesse Johnson - March 24, 2024

Friendships are a key part of life and you want a friendship to last your entire life, or for most of it. Here are 3 critical elements to having a lifelong friendship.

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If We Realize We’re Undeserving, Suddenly the World Comes Alive

Randy Alcorn - March 23, 2024

If we realize we’re utterly undeserving, suddenly the world comes alive. Doesn’t knowing that you deserve eternal Hell but instead will live with Jesus in Heaven, in unending happiness, put any day in perspective?

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3 Warning Signs You Could Love Title More Than Task

Eric Geiger - March 23, 2024

It is entirely possible for a ministry leader to love title more than task. But, according to Augustine, a ministry leader who loves title more than task is not a good ministry leader.

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RC Sproul: No Shortcuts to Growth

R.C. Sproul - March 22, 2024

One reason we look for spiritual shortcuts is our modern age where shortcuts and rapid results abound. If technology can relieve illnesses and make our jobs easier, it surely can give rest to our souls, right?

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Yes, Women Should Go to Seminary

Dale Chamberlain - March 21, 2024

Regardless of where a person sits on the spectrum between complementarian and egalitarian, it is difficult to argue that women cannot or should not benefit from attending seminary.

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3 Essentials for Avoiding Burnout: Roots, Rhythm, and Relationships

Brandon Cox - March 21, 2024

Burnout is easy to accomplish. In fact, it’s our default destination when all we do is coast along. If you’re a pastor or ministry leader, let me challenge you to make three bold decisions today, and every day hereafter.

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Pastor: Get Up and Try Again

Dr. James Scott, Jr. - March 21, 2024

Jesus has succeeded in every way that we have failed, and with Christ in us, we discover a new capacity through Him to get up and try again.

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7 Ways I Attempt To Gain Influence with a Team

Ron Edmondson - March 20, 2024

Influence is always based on trust. So, ultimately, that’s what we are discussing in this post. Building trust that gains influence.

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