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The Pastor’s Scariest Time

I sit there listening while my pastor friend tells me what he’s going through in his church. And sometimes all the alarms go off. I realize he is in a dangerous place in his ministry. Not … more
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Why every staff pastor should make hospital visits

I’m a student pastor and I do hospital visits every week. It’s not that I have a large contingent of sick students, but I’ve realized hospital visits need to be part of every … more
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‘All in His hands’: Motorcycle racing champion relies on the Lord’s plan

First appeared in The  Baptist Paper, July 6, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. The typical ups and downs of life are heightened when engaging in a high-risk career. For 16-year-old … more
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Four Ways to Create Healthy Culture to Grow Your Organization

Have you ever gotten the sense that you just don’t like the way things feel in your organization? You have a great team, worked hard on crafting a mission statement, recruited excellent team … more
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Five Cautions about Church Budgets for the Next Twelve Months

The call from the pastor was not that unusual.  Indeed, it was part of a pattern we’ve observed at Church Answers.  “Hey Thom,” the pastor asked, “Are you … more
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How does the church message break through all the communication noise?

First appeared in The Alabama Baptist newspaper, June 27, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. Everywhere you look in our busy world, there’s a lot of information. If you … more
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Outreach Fair at Encanto Southern Baptist Church

Encanto Southern Baptist Church had a Community Outreach Fair on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 am-3 pm.  There were 260 people in attendance.  We had several game booths, a prayer booth, … more
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"Fire by Night" at Mesa Church

During the Summer Months, Mesa church pushes pause on community groups, which meet in homes and takes time to prioritize spending time as a complete church body. In order to accomplish this, we host … more
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How to Learn to Love the Bible

The life of an Old Testament prophet was pretty miserable. Prophesying during the time of spiritual famine, Jeremiah and Ezekiel were marked by hardship and sadness. In the face of turmoil, however, … more
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Pillar Church San Diego Blesses the Community

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Pillar Church San Diego put on an event to bless the military community that lived right across the street from Cabrillo Heights Park. This was the third blessing … more
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4 Keys to Creating A Culture of Trust

Trust is eroding in various sectors of our society, including education, government, and even religious institutions. As followers of Jesus, we have a responsibility not only to possess good … more
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Addressing the four major gaps in student ministry

There are usually two types of people when it comes to setting the alarm to wake up in the morning. Person number one (this is me) – sets the alarm for the last possible minute to when you … more
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Don’t Wait to Develop Healthy Habits

It’s easy to believe that once you graduate, get married, get a better job, settle down, or [insert whatever other milestone you’re hoping to reach next], you will have more time to focus … more
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Myanmar Fellowship gathers for first-ever annual meeting

NEW ORLEANS – A joyous group of more than 50 people gathered in the New Orleans Convention Center Monday, June 12, for the first-ever meeting of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA. The … more
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Cruise Ship Crew Ministry in Action!

Praising the Lord for allowing me (Henry Amarila) and my wife, Lorna, to go on board the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Ship! We ministered to and provided for the spiritual and physical … more
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Prayer gathering brings call for repentance, expectation of revival

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — The signs for revival are apparent, and perhaps it’s time to trust God and get out of the way. On Sunday evening, June 11, attendees of a prayer gathering in the … more
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Lifeway’s 2024 VBS beach theme places kids on rock-solid truth

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) –  “Truth can be different for different people. Do what makes you happy. If you don’t agree with me, you don’t love me.” These are just … more
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8 Tips for Unforgettable Bible Teaching

We’ve all been there at some point in our ministry: We’ve waited until the last minute to add final details to our lessons or sermons, pushed the envelope when it comes to finalizing … more
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Is your heart too cluttered?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from  Start to Finish   by Mark Dance. Copyright 2023, B&H Publishing. Used by permission. “As for the seed that fell among … more
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7 ways to instantly know if your church website needs help — plus a bonus opportunity at SBC in New Orleans

First appeared in The Alabama Baptist newspaper, May 20, 2023 issue.  Used with Permission. Websites are the primary way most people pursue information these days, so it’s important … more
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