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6 Characteristics of a Healthy Youth Ministry

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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By Larry Chappell, Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Ladies Ministry Idea 3—Meek and Quiet Spirit

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By Terrie Chappell, Monday, July 11, 2011
Resource Ideas for a Ladies Event
The "Meek and Quiet Spirit" Ladies Night Out was a special evening of fun and spiritual growth! As the ladies walked into the building from the outside, they were greeted by a beautiful horse and rider
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The Promised Land

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, July 11, 2011
Israel and Her Borders
Bible believing Christians were shocked when they heard President Obama call for the re-establishment of pre-1967 borders for Israel with some adjustments. While many U.S. Presidents have tried to negotiate peace agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, President Obama’s position (which he has since softened) may signal a shift in U.S. policy toward Israel—one that is dangerous to our prosperity as a nation.
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Ladies Ministry Idea 2—Walk in the Spirit

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By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, July 9, 2011
Resource Ideas for a Ladies Event
To begin our “Walking in the Spirit” Ladies Night Out, the ladies walked right into a shoe shop! (Well, our church lobby that had been transformed...) Tables of shoes and displays surrounded the edges of the lobby as the ladies walked through the shoe store and into the auditorium.
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Old Paths and a New Life

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, July 8, 2011
Using a Biblical Ministry Philosophy
Luis Montaño was not unlike many of the teenagers involved in our city gangs in the 1990s. He came to church with a shaved head and baggy pants, but underneath his tough exterior was a young man with a troubled past.
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The Patriotism We Need Today

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, July 5, 2011
America Needs Revival
I’ve never been more thankful to be an American. I’m thankful for the men who pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence and then gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation.
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Does Romans 9—11 Teach Calvinism?

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Thursday, June 30, 2011
An Explanation of Paul's Teaching on Israel and believing Gentiles
Romans is one of the most clearly organized books in the New Testament. The opening sentences give the theme, which is, “The gospel of God” (Romans 1:1), and the first chapters go into detail explaining the implications of the Gospel.
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Enjoying Your Summer

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Monday, June 27, 2011
6 Areas to Build This Summer
This is a message that I preached in chapel to help our students prepare for the summer months. The principles in it would be good for all of us.
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Discouraging Times and the Christian Worker

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By Stephen Benefield, Wednesday, June 22, 2011
5 Principles for Dealing with Discouraging Times
If you are a Christian worker of any kind, you have faced discouraging times. I remember when we were starting the Good News Baptist Church in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Several times when it was time for our evening service, I had the church cleaned, the chairs set up, hymnbooks laid out, music playing, my sermon tucked away neatly in my Bible, and threw open the door ready to quickly step out of the way lest I be trampled by the surging throngs of people hungry to hear God’s Word!
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5 Tips for Developing an Effective Summer Routine

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, June 20, 2011
Being Productive in the Summer
Summer is one of the best times for making memories and becoming more productive. The longer evening hours make for great family and ministry time, and the changes in our routines that happen around this time of year, are the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at our goals and plan our priorities.
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The Necessity of Discipleship

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Salvation and Discipleship—Part 2
The men whom Jesus chose to be His apostles found that if they would follow the teaching of their Master, they must recognize that His central teaching had to do with Who He is.
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