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Finding Balance When Life Gets Busy

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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By Paul Choi, Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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Finding Balance When Life Gets Busy

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By Paul Choi, Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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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Celebrating Thirty Years of Training Laborers for His Harvest

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, May 5, 2025
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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Loving Your Family While Leading Your Ministry

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By Dr. Tim Rabon, Thursday, May 1, 2025
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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Building Your Church Through Life Stage Classes

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By Carlos Navarrete, Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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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A Calling Culture

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By Joel Norris, Thursday, April 17, 2025

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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The Influence Landscape

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, April 11, 2025
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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Ministry Leadership
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Daily In The Word

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, April 4, 2025
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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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A Step-by-Step Guide to Sermon Preparation

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By Dave Delaney, Friday, March 28, 2025
Have you ever stood before your congregation, wondering if your preaching truly resonates, glorifies God, and effectively impacts hearts? Biblical preaching isn't merely about delivering a message; it's about clearly and passionately explaining the unsearchable riches of Christ, ensuring God alone is glorified.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Serving as a Family

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By Esther Fridenstine, Thursday, March 27, 2025
Four Ways to Involve Your Children In Ministry
While there is something to be said for protecting our children from unnecessary hurt and from seeing the ugly side of working with people before they are ready, it is still important that they are involved in real ministry.
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Christian Life
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Blessings and Highlights from Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, March 17, 2025

It would be impossible to list all of the answers to prayer and all of the ways God worked at Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia this year. But we sensed the Lord’s favor on every aspect of this conference, and I want to share several highlights of His goodness. 

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Missions
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