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Your vision won’t happen without this…

Your vision won’t happen without this…

God has given you vision for the church so why are you running up against so many obstacles? You are preaching your heart out each week about reaching the unchurched—why aren’t your people engaging with people outside of the church? The role of a pastor is to build a...

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You are a Grace Ambasssdor

Grace Ambassador: A new book by Dr. John Jackson I’m delighted to announce the release of an important new book by my friend, Dr. John Jackson. I met him in fall of 2012 and, through his role as President of Jessup University, I could immediately see his passion for...

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Does your church trust you?

Does your church trust you?

If you have been struggling to make changes or build unity amongst your staff or congregation you need to ask yourself a hard question. Does your church trust you? Establishing personal credibility is an essential to successfully serving as a Senior Pastor. People...

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What is the #1 quality for Senior Pastors?

What is the #1 quality for Senior Pastors?

Leading the church is no easy calling. You cannot do it on your own, no matter who you are. Personal Spirituality serves as the bedrock competency for senior pastors. Although it’s important for all followers of Jesus, the challenges of life as a senior pastor make it...

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The BEST qualities in a Senior Pastor

The BEST qualities in a Senior Pastor

Are you Senior Pastor material? What about that candidate you are thinking of hiring... He's a great guy but does he have what it takes to successfully lead your church? There is a way to raise your confidence! A Question Worth Answering You have an idea—maybe even a...

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The Times They are a Changing

The Times They are a Changing

You are leading in times of rapid change. It’s hard to keep up with new revelations, not just in technology but also in science, history, and culture. It is undeniable that things aren’t what they were this time last year and we will be saying the same thing next...

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4 Unexpected Routes to Joy

4 Unexpected Routes to Joy

Is joy escaping you? Does it feel more like something you are supposed to have and so have to conjure up? That pressure can really build up around the holidays. The good news is that there are things you can do to connect with joy. 4 Unexpected Routes to Joy 1. Admit...

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Are you feeling the love?

Are you feeling the love?

You love God, your family, and your friends… but is it getting harder to love your job, the people you work with and minister to?  It’s a rough time to be in ministry. Culture is changing, people are changing, and, while the mission of the Church will never change,...

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Connecting Pastors to Peace

Connecting Pastors to Peace

You have certainly had troubles in the past year: difficult transitions, attacks from within and without, possibly dwindling numbers or lack of visible results… Are you craving peace? It is a balm to body, mind and soul.  I once heard peace defined as not the absence...

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Hope for Pastors

Hope for Pastors

Hope. That essential well from which you must continue to drink if you are to continue on in life and calling. You who have borne the weight of ministry for these past few difficult years understand how crucial hope is to the soul. It’s vital for the energy to...

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5 ways you made a difference this year

5 ways you made a difference this year

I would completely understand if you are feeling low heading into the holidays. You might even be struggling to prepare sermons of thanksgiving. It's been a hard year for everyone and as a ministry leader I know you've carried more than your fair share.  As I reflect...

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