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5 Truths for Investing in Men

Few things bear more fruit and have a greater impact on a local church than systematically and consistently investing in men. Read More The post 5 Truths for Investing in Men appeared first on … more
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Defining What It Means to Be a Woman

As diagnoses of gender dysphoria rise, the resulting confusion over female identity has the potential to reshape what it means to be a woman. Read More The post Defining What It Means to Be a … more
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Most Pastors Report Feeling Lonely

In a troubling sign for many congregations, half of pastors say they are often or frequently lonely, according to a report of clergy health. Read More The post Most Pastors Report Feeling … more
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Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, Robust Joy

Without the Trinity as the core of our beliefs, every other doctrine of our faith starts to come unglued and unhinged. Read More The post Teaching the Trinity: Deep Waters, Strong Churches, … more
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Firefighters Warn: Never Leave Water Bottles Sitting in a Hot Car

With summer rapidly approaching, firefighters are warning people to never leave clear plastic water bottles in a hot car. It seems like the opposite thing you would hear as temperatures heat … more
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Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health

Numerous studies demonstrate the overall health benefits of regular church attendance. Why aren't we talking about this? Read More The post Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health … more
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4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package for Pastors May Be Wrong

There are at least four reasons your church should move to a salary-and-benefits approach instead of a payment package for pastors. Read More The post 4 Reasons Your Church’s Payment Package … more
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3 TRUTHS COVID UNCOVERED ABOUT THE CHURCH

Imagine an apple sitting on your counter. You go to the garage and get a vise and then put the apple inside it. Then you start turning the handle, and the vise starts tightening. … more
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6 TRUTHS THE CHURCH SHOULD UNDERSTAND ABOUT GEN Z AND RACIAL JUSTICE

One thing journalists and ministers have in common is that we’re called not to make the story about us, which makes what I’m writing difficult. I have the privilege of wearing both … more
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WHY ‘A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION’ IS NECESSARY IN MINISTRY

We live in a day where we can pull a small rectangle from our pocket and have near-limitless access to near-countless mediums for information instantly. With the tap of a … more
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Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022

According to analysis, 1,253 congregations that were part of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2021 were no longer connected in 2022. Read More The post Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 … more
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Churchgoers Working on Sunday Could Spark Outreach Opportunities for Churches

The Church of Eleven22 didn’t plan on having a worship service on a different day, but they were meeting in another church’s building at the time and outgrew all of their Sunday morning … more
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5 Symptoms of False Humility

While humility is a virtue we should celebrate and encourage, it's essential to recognize how we may be expressing false humility. Humility is a highly regarded virtue in society. It’s … more
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Beyond the Pulpit: A Pastor’s Role in Family Caregiving

How do pastors continue to minister effectively while shouldering the weight of caregiving responsibilities? Read More The post Beyond the Pulpit: A Pastor’s Role in Family Caregiving … more
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7 Things We May Wish the Bible Didn’t Say About Worship

Some Bible verses about worship make us uncomfortable. Here are seven things you may wish the Bible didn’t say about worship. Read More The post 7 Things We May Wish the Bible Didn’t Say … more
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7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small Groups for Summer

Don’t lose sight of the fact that your groups need to prepare for the summer months when attendance typically declines for a bit. Read More The post 7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small … more
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Growing Percentage of Americans See Declining Religious Influence

Four in 5 U.S. adults believe religious influence is declining in American life, and most aren’t happy about it, according to Pew Research. Read More The post Growing Percentage of Americans … more
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Why Are More Pastors Thinking About Quitting?

More pastors are contemplating quitting ministry and leaving their church. Several factors increase the likelihood of those thoughts. Read More The post Why Are More Pastors Thinking About … more
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How to Equip Women Called to Ministry

Because women in our churches are being discipled, churches must prepare to equip women for ministry roles inside and outside their walls. Read More The post How to Equip Women Called to … more
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10 Ways to Prepare Students and Adults for Church Camp

As the pastor of your church, you have a role to play in preparing for summer camp. Here are some ways you can be involved. Read More The post 10 Ways to Prepare Students and Adults for Church … more
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