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5 Things Pastors Can Learn From Women’s Ministry Leaders

Pastors and church leaders can intentionally implement these five characteristics of women's ministry throughout their churches. Read More The post 5 Things Pastors Can Learn From Women’s … more
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How Do Short-Term Mission Trips Impact Local Churches?

While we know short-term mission trips impact individuals, what about the impact these trips have on the local churches sending these teams? Read More The post How Do Short-Term Mission Trips … more
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A Third of Americans Trust the Church

Currently, 32% of U.S. adults say they have trust in organized religion or the church, hovering near all-time lows. Read More The post A Third of Americans Trust the Church appeared first on … more
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Most Churchgoers Invite Others to Join Them

Most Protestant churchgoers say they invite others to join them at church at least once in a six-month period. Read More The post Most Churchgoers Invite Others to Join Them appeared first on … more
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A Five-Finger Church Communication Strategy

Effective communication is a challenge for many church leaders. Do you need a new approach to punch up your church communication strategy? Read More The post A Five-Finger Church Communication … more
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How Pastors Can Encourage Others to Consider Vocational Ministry

Why are fewer people today answering the call to vocational ministry, and what can pastors do to curb this trend? Read More The post How Pastors Can Encourage Others to Consider Vocational … more
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Why Should You Keep Reading?

Become part of a new season of reading, of bringing positive change through words and stories, understanding the importance of reading. Read More The post Why Should You Keep Reading? appeared … more
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Most Southern Baptist Churches Use Background Checks, Fewer Receive Abuse Training

Most Southern Baptist churches use background checks. Fewer, have been trained in reporting sexual abuse or caring for abuse survivors. Read More The post Most Southern Baptist Churches Use … more
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Reaching Unchurched People Through Groups

If pastors desire to reach the unchurched, it’s wise for them to mobilize the members of their congregations to reach these people. Read More The post Reaching Unchurched People Through … more
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Americans Grow Less Religious

Along with the decline of religious identification, fewer people today feel religion is very important in their lives. Read More The post Americans Grow Less Religious appeared first on … more
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Study: Southern Baptists Supportive of Cooperative Program

Most Southern Baptist pastors have a positive view of the Cooperative Program and believe it is the most effective way to support the spread of the gospel. Read More The post Study: Southern … more
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How To Be There for Those Walking Through Grief

Pastors and church leaders are often first on the scene to provide loving comfort or grief counseling to those stricken by death's sting. Read More The post How To Be There for Those Walking … more
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Leading Your Church to Be Better Bible Readers

Pastors are called to disciple God’s people in the spiritual discipline of becoming daily Bible readers who know and love God's Word. Read More The post Leading Your Church to Be Better … more
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4 Things Women’s Ministry Leaders Wish Pastors Understood

Here's what women’s ministry leaders want pastors to understand to help close the gap between good intentions and their leadership reality. Read More The post 4 Things Women’s Ministry … more
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4 Steps to Become a Church That Welcomes Young Adults

The church exists today because it reached young adults in the past. Be encouraged that you and your church can reach and engage young adults. Read More The post 4 Steps to Become a Church … more
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7 Ideas for Fostering Connections with Unchurched People

Three in 4 pastors say fostering connections with unchurched people is a top priority. Here are seven practical ways to engage with others. Read More The post 7 Ideas for Fostering Connections … more
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Pew to Pew: Learning From Church Switching Trends

Understanding the complex motivations behind church switching can guide pastors in addressing concerns among congregants. Read More The post Pew to Pew: Learning From Church Switching Trends … more
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5 Ways to Put Your House in Order

Abraham put his house in order before he died. And his example inspired me and my wife to create a checklist to help our parents finish well. Read More The post 5 Ways to Put Your House in … more
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5 Ways to Help Students Keep the Camp Fire Burning

Here are five steps pastors can take to help students keep the camp fire burning after they return home from camp this summer. Read More The post 5 Ways to Help Students Keep the Camp Fire … more
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Maintaining Purity for Long, Healthy Ministry

Let’s determine to handle our desires with Christlike purity. Let holiness and our sanctification be the benchmarks in our lives. Read More The post Maintaining Purity for Long, Healthy … more
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