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Welcome to Shepherd’s Care
A Mental Health Program for Pastors His name was Dr. Bruce Howar. On August 25, 1953, Dr. Howar and I would meet for the very first time at the Hamilton County hospital. Matter of fact, the good doctor would be the first human being I would meet (although that moment escapes me now days). Dr.…
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Principles for Building an Evangelistic Culture in Your Church
We all want God to use our churches to reach people for Christ. I don’t believe there is anything more important to do with our lives than helping people begin a relationship with Jesus. But I also know many people in our churches are fearful of telling other people about Christ. Jesus made it clear…
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The Meaning of Brokenness: A part of Everyday Life
Brokenness – no one makes it through life avoiding it. I’ve had broken friendships, broken dreams, a broken heart…more than once. I’ve felt fevers break after wracking my body with shivers, sensed my will break after long interval struggles, heard tension-infused silences break with soft and gentle or loud and angry voices. You see? There’s…
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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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