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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans As We Start Afresh!
As I asked people what they did when the lockdown was released, it was interesting to hear their responses. I was looking for the big plans that they had hoped and dreamed about. Most of the people responded about enjoying being back … Continue reading
Posted in Hope For Today, Transformed
Tagged 2020, Bible, clergy, confidence, dreams, eternity, family, fasting, future, Holy Spirit, hopes, Israel, lockdown, mission, New Year, Noah, pastor, plans, prayer, purpose, quarantine, siritual, spirit, tour, virus, Vision, worldly
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Pastor, Join Us In Israel For a Ridiculously LOW Price!
Pastor, why should you go to Israel with us? • The Biblical Reason: Standing in garden where Jesus prayed, being baptized in the Jordan River, visiting the home of Peter’s mother, or even visiting the tomb where Jesus rose from … Continue reading
Posted in EIL Travel
Tagged baptized, Bible, biblical, Calvary, Empty Tomb, Garden of Gethsemane, Golgotha, Israel, Jesus, Jordan River, pastor, Peter, resurrection, rose from the dead, tour, trip
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Willing Worker Wednesday – Am I Growing?
“The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him.” (Luke 2:40, HCSB) The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him. Growth. It is the natural … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Willing Worker Wednesdays
Tagged 5 Ministry Killers, abuse, accomplish, Acts of the Apostles, apostle, bold, eternal, evangelist, faith, fullness, Gift, God, grace, grew, grow, growing, growth, humble, humility, knowledge, leader, Leadership, life, lifetime, mature, ministry, misuse, pastor, peace, privilege, servant, stature, strong, tewcher, Unity, wisdom, work
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Faith Filled Friday – When Our Faith Influences No One!
“Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone you have in the city, bring them out of the place. For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Faith-Filled Fridays
Tagged believe, Bible, biblical, children, Christ, church, community, culture, daughter, dignity, engaged, faith, family, God, good, gravitas, honor, house, household, influence, Jesus, life, Lord, lot, manage, mature, men, money, New Testament, overseer, parent, pastor, reaction, relationship, respect, shocking, Sodom, Submissive, warning
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Responding to God’s Warnings!
“For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant with … Continue reading
Posted in 2 - Turn-Around Tuesdays (trials and troubles), Suffering
Tagged abundant, action, attention, Bible, biblical, catastrophe, caution, change, children, command, covenant, danger, death, decision, destruction, discipler, drown, example, explain, friend, God, guide, heart, Holy Spirit, ignore, inattention, kindness, lead, life, Lord, love, mentor, Noah, pastor, pay attention, prompt, protect, reality, Savior, security, signs, strategic, trouble, warning, weep
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Questions to Ask Before You Take an Associate Position
Recently a good friend asked whether he should take a position that’s been offered to him. As I took some time thinking about this, I considered this is his first foray into a church ministry staff position. Since he’s young, I wanted to give … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Ministry
Tagged budget, calling, career, church, doubt, expectations, family, Job, Leadership, ministry, pastor, positon, purpose, staff, supervisor, Vision, will of God, youth
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Obstacles In the Established Church – A Book Review
A New Book by Sam S. Rainer III Obstacles In the Established Church is that book most pastors wish they would have read years ago. Sam seeks to help those who lead the established local American Church get “unstuck” … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged attack, battle, challenge, change, church, coach, comfort, consensus, criticism, culture, delegate, discussion, division, expectations, focus, health, Holy Spirit, humor, idea, imperfection, Jesus, leader, love, member, money, organization, organized, overcome, pain, pastor, people, prayer, preference, priorities, problems, Rainer, resist, Sam S. Rainer, Satan, spiritual gifts, strengths, tenure, timing, transformation, Value
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Transformed Podcast # 279: Refocusing On Our Purpose in Sunday School!
Many people today believe Sunday School should go the way of the dinosaurs. (And perhaps the way they do it, it should!) However, in our New Year series, “When Sunday School Works Well!” Dr. Matthew Lee Smith explains how this … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday School, Transformed
Tagged apostle, baptize, Bible, Christ, command, disciple, equip, evangelist, Gift, grace, Great Commission, groeth, Jesus, maturity, obey, obstacle, pastor, prophet, purpose, service, sin, small group, spiritual, Sunday School, teach, teacher, truth
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Nine Traits of Church Bullies
by Thom Rainer Editor’s Note; Great article. Please read! First of two parts Church bullies are common in many congregations. Wreaking havoc, stirring up trouble and creating dissension, bullies typically must have an “enemy.” They aren’t happy unless they are fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health
Tagged agenda, alliances, bullies, bully, chairman, church, confront, congregation, damage, deacon, dissention, elders, emotional, enemy, entitlement, fighting, havoc, intimidate, Leadership, manipulative, member, mission, pastor, personalty, power, preferences, self-serving, selfish, staff, treasurer, trouble
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Do You Have the Courage to Lead?
Editor’s Note: Leadership is incredibly difficult. Courage is essential for great leadership. Scott Musselman’s article is a great help in reminding us of the need for true, Biblical leaders. Remember: “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry
Tagged church, conference, congregation, courage, follow, lead, Leadership, ministry, pastor, Workshop
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