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Time to Lay Down Your Staff
A Shepherd’s Retreat: A Place to Lay Down the Staff There are moments in ministry when a pastor feels the weight of the calling more than the joy of it. Not because the work is wrong — but because the heart is tired. A Shepherd’s Retreat is a small space carved out for pastors to…
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The Church’s Anchor
Preaching Christ from the Pulpit: Why the Future of the Church Depends on It In every generation, the Church faces moments that define its future. Today, as culture shifts, technology accelerates, and attention spans shrink, one truth remains unchanged: the future of the Church depends on preaching Christ from the pulpit. Not trends. Not personalities.…
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The Future of the Restoration Church: Why I Believe Our Best Days Are Still Ahead
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about where the Restoration church is headed. Not just the congregations I know personally, but the broader movement—our shared commitment to New Testament Christianity, unity, and a faith that’s lived rather than merely discussed. When I look at the cultural shifts happening around us, the challenges facing…
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Why We Must Return to Evangelism
The Church Today and the Unshakable Importance of Evangelism The modern church stands in a world that is louder, faster, and more distracted than any generation before it. Yet in the middle of cultural noise, shifting values, and digital overload, one calling remains as urgent as ever: evangelism—the clear, compassionate proclamation of the good news…
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The Importance of Solid Church Leadership in the Independent Christian Church
A Biblical Foundation for Leadership The Independent Christian Church has long emphasized a return to New Testament patterns, and leadership is one of the most essential areas where this commitment must remain strong. Scripture teaches that godly leaders are not optional; they are God’s chosen means of guiding, protecting, and maturing His people. The New…
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Standing as One!
Now Is the Time to Strengthen Our Rural Churches Subject: Making a Difference for the Kingdom Dear Friend, Not long ago, I sat with a rural pastor whose congregation averages fewer than 30 people. He looked at me and said, “We’re not asking for much. We just don’t want to be forgotten.” Across Nebraska and…
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CHURCH DOCTORS®
Let me introduce you the Church Doctors of The Kingdom Partnership. We all know that the church will NEVER die but that doesn’t mean it can’t become ill. Things happen. Some are unexpected while others have been festering over many years. The Church Doctors are staffed by four Christian men who dedicated their lives to…
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Christian Colleges Call New Federal Regulation an ‘Existential Threat’ Emily Belz A proposed policy would label college programs “failing”—and block federal student loans—if graduates don’t out-earn peers without the degree. A Christian college in Georgia and member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, one group concerned about the new federal regulation. Christianity TodayMay…
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The Church Doctors are on Call!
I’m pleased to announce that the Kingdom Partnership’s new ministry, “The Church Doctors” is ready to serve congregations with a plan of revitalization and road to better health. Let me share with you how a rural, small, or struggling congregation benefits from working with the Church Doctors. Partnering with the Church Doctors can be a…
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Why the Nebraska Rural Church Network Matters for Small and Rural Churches
Across Nebraska, the landscape of rural ministry is changing—but the calling of the church remains as vital as ever. In small towns and open‑country communities, churches continue to be places where people gather, pray, celebrate, grieve, and find strength for the journey. Yet many rural congregations are carrying heavy loads with fewer hands to help.…
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- Time to Lay Down Your Staffby Richard Creek
- The Church’s Anchorby Richard Creek
- The Future of the Restoration Church: Why I Believe Our Best Days Are Still Aheadby Richard Creek
- Why We Must Return to Evangelismby Richard Creek
- The Importance of Solid Church Leadership in the Independent Christian Churchby Richard Creek