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New Year, New Life, New Hopes
First Baptist Church, Talulah, LA I’ve been reading a lot of articles from writers I’ve subscribed to, talking about getting ready for he new year. Is it really worth all the trouble? Resolutions,...
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Two Scriptures That DON’T Apply to Conflict Resolution on a Church Level!
When last we heard about Pastor John’s dilemma, his church was in turmoil because of the controversy regarding the color theme for the church’s sanctuary as they remodel. So, facing four possible...
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Christian Coaching Isn’t Biblical for Ministers!?
I struggled as a staff minister in my first position after seminary. My pastor was not a mentor . . . to anyone. My expectations became disappointments as I tried to figure out what I was supposed...
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10 Assumptions the Senior Pastor Shouldn’t Make About Ministering Staff
I have a friend, a minister of education in a previous church, who attended a conference for senior pastors. He told me about a small group session he was a part of during which a senior pastor told...
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Youth Ministers Don’t Get No Respect!
Some observations about Youth Ministers are hurtful 1st Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge, LA “He connects well with teenagers because he’s as immature as they are.” “I sure wish I could get paid for...
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WHEN INTIMACY IN CHURCH ISN’T WRONG: 7 ways the body of Christ is meant to be...
In church! Are you kidding me!! Hold on there, pardner! We’re not talking about . . . sex (read that word in hushed tones). Read on. . . . I spent three days at a marriage and family conference...
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Your Staff Is Your Key to Success
You’re the lead pastor of a church where your service is greatly appreciated. You have a staff of ministers who are committed to God’s work. You’ve been the leader the church has been looking for....
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“Twice as less . . . .” = 1/2 as much . . . maybe!?
I was listening to a discussion on a talk radio show the other night on the way home from the office. Well-educated, seemingly intelligent people were in a discussion about the latest hoopla in the...
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My Dog Has Fleas*
Not really. Not this dog. A beautiful, rescued chocolate Lab (as far as we know . . . no AKC registration papers on rescue dogs). About 25 years ago, we adopted a puppy from a friend’s German...
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I Hope They Don’t Go to Our Church!
Hope they don’t go to our church!?? My wife said it on the drive to church one Sunday morning when I honked at the people in the car in front of us. (In fact, she’s said it several times when I’m...
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