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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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By Dr. George Crabb, Monday, May 19, 2025

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Stressed...

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By Dr. George Crabb, Monday, May 19, 2025
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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What Makes a Church Baptist?

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By Dean Miller, Monday, May 12, 2025
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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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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Daily In The Word

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, April 4, 2025
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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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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