After fifteen years in youth ministry, I've learned that leading teenagers is like flying a jumbo jet—you're constantly making minor adjustments along the way.
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Trauma and the stress that can accompany it often keep an individual hyper-focused on the event, re-creating the trauma over and over, trying somehow to undo the feeling of helplessness and powerlessness through the negative ruminations.
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Understanding the Baptist Distinctives
Historically, churches were not always called “Baptist,” but many held to core principles we now recognize as Baptist distinctives. These can be summarized using the simple acrostic: B-A-P-T-I-S-T.
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We live in a culture that seems to glorify busyness. Between work responsibilities, family obligations, social commitments, and everyday tasks, it often feels like we're running a never-ending race. Unfortunately, this constant state of busyness can war against real relational connections – especially in our marriages.
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Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1995, a young church voted unanimously to begin a Bible college with one purpose: “training laborers for Christ’s harvest.”
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In my nearly five decades of ministry experience, I've learned that one of the greatest challenges pastors face isn't hermeneutics or homiletics—it's maintaining a healthy family while shepherding a congregation
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I believe soul-winning is vital—the life of a soul depends on it. But I'm equally convinced that the soul of the church depends on the Sunday School ministry and life stage classes. This is where the spirit and growth of a church truly happens.
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Have you ever noticed how much culture calls out and demands our attention? There is always an article to read, a breaking headline, a product you can’t live without, a new habit to “change your life,” and so much more. This is true for every generation in your church but especially the generations of your young adults, teens, and children. Unfortunately, the distractions of the culture are normal to them. Culture is always calling, and it very rarely, if ever, calls anyone closer to Christ.
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Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow.
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A Church Divided
Consistent time in God’s Word is essential for every Christian—and Daily in the Word is a resource designed to help you stay grounded in Scripture each day. This free daily devotional from Pastor Paul Chappell features a biblical insight, a Scripture passage, and a Bible reading schedule that guides you through the entire Bible in one year.
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