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Pastor, Pastor, Where Art Thou?
A church just learned that their pastor was retiring. A church just learned their pastor was moving. A church’s pastor has died from a heart attack. The Board just fired their pastor with no plan to secure his replacement. All of these scenarios happen every week in America. A church just placed an ad that…
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Top ten Motivational Beliefs to Live By
Developing motivational beliefs that help you in your ministry and assist you to recognize your responsibility to create the life you want can only strengthen you as a pastor. I Can Bring My Passion With Me Where I Go You don’t have to only be passionate about the things you love in life. Instead, you…
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What Makes a Productive Leader?
by Dr. Bill Campbell Pastor; Memorial Christian Church Tulsa, Oklahoma I wish to focus initially in this article on the word leadership. Simply stated, a leader is anyone who is out front. Showing others the way. A leader is expected to be effective, to achieve results, and to be a group difference maker. This being…
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The State of Elders in the Restoration Church
Leadership is a critical issue in all churches. Experts tell us, “Everything comes down to leadership.” Leadership is the key to fruitfulness, success, and accomplishing our goals. When effective, godly leadership is present, goals are realized. One of the most important aspects of the life of a healthy church is the building of a solid,…
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Comfort Walls
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail. The same four walls and busy work were really more like jail. I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before, but stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn’t matter that…
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Dare to Dream
Some people don’t like to see others pursuing their dreams. The Biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob, is a classic example. Joseph had big dreams. And what was the response of his brothers? They said, “Look, this dreamer is coming! Come therefore, let us kill him now!” Genesis 37:19,20. Life is not easy for…
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14 Things Not to Say to Christians
I recently came across this list of some very interesting comments that another person should never say to a Christian. What caught my eye was the title itself. Wouldn’t you think it would be the other way around? Christians are often scolded for professing their beliefs. So, see what you think about the next fourteen…
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“We Care”
What does it mean when the Kingdom Partnership tells pastors, their wives, and their congregations that “WE CARE”? It all begins with “We Understand.” Ministry is a challenge and often times the last straw. Many of our team partners have walked in your shoes. They have experienced the highs and the lows. Thier passion is…
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Laugh About it!
Too many pastors take themselves too seriously and don’t take God seriously enough. I believe we need to reverse that. If I could share a moment with Jesus, it would be when someone, something made Him laugh. Humor is one of the most underrated tools in a pastor’s toolbox. It will make you a better…
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Help! I’m Reaching My Breaking Point
4 Things to Do at your Breaking Point Stress is a part of ministry. If you don’t have any stress in your ministry, you’re probably not being very effective. You need a certain amount of stress in your life to accomplish anything. Stress is what gives you the energy, the effort, and the ability to…
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