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3 Pain Points of Small-Town Ministry—and How to Grow Through Them

Facts & Trends - October 30, 2020 1 Comment

One benefit of a small town is knowing many people and seeing them often. But that often means it’s harder to avoid ministry hurts. Read More »

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Pastors Increasingly Endorse Candidates Away From Church

Aaron Earls - October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Few pastors make political endorsements from the pulpit, but a growing number publicly back candidates when they step away from their church role. Read More »

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4 Ways Social Media Can Be Leveraged for Discipleship

Facts & Trends - October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

People can get in trouble online, and social media often makes it all worse. But social media can be a blessing instead of a burden. Read More »

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3 Priorities for the Church During This Election Season

Facts & Trends - October 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Christians are divided. This is reflected in the way people are talking to each other and about each other. Here’s how to lead toward unity. Read More »

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Your Church Is Not a Stepping Stone

Facts & Trends - October 9, 2020 3 Comments

Are you blooming where you’re planted or do you see your church as a means to an end—a stepping stone to move up the ecclesiastical ladder? Read More »

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Does Your Church’s Discipleship Efforts Have the Right Motivation?

Facts & Trends - October 8, 2020 1 Comment

If we talk about the what—programs, curriculum, and methods—before we talk about the why—God Himself—our efforts will be a waste of time. Read More »

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The Answer for Loneliness in Ministry

Facts & Trends - October 7, 2020 1 Comment

All of us will face our share of storms. No one gets through life scot-free. Those of us in ministry are well aware of these realities. Read More »

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3 Considerations for Evaluating Your Ministry Calling

Facts & Trends - October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

Surrender to God’s plan, even if that means doing something different. Yet, if the call to pastoral ministry is still clear, then press on. Read More »

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The Danger and Blessing of a Pastoral Platform

Facts & Trends - October 5, 2020 2 Comments

A platform can be a good thing. But there are some problems with having influence and chief among them is the desire for a platform. Read More »

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7 Sunday Morning Habits to Encourage in Your Church

LifeWay Pastors - October 2, 2020 2 Comments

For many of us, the rhythms of Sunday can become mundane. Here are some habits to develop to keep that from happening. Read More »

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