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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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3 Needs of Every New Believer

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, October 21, 2010
Helping Baby Christians Take Their First Steps
No one expects a little child to learn to walk on his own, but sometimes we forget that baby Christians need help in learning to walk in the Spirit.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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How Long Is Your Attention Span?

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By Stephen Benefield, Tuesday, October 19, 2010
3 Areas Where You Should Not Be Bored
My son came to me the other day and said, with a slight whine in his voice, “Dad, can you make church not so long tonight?”
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Christian Living
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The Pastor Is the Key to Reinvigoration

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By Dr. Mike Mutchler, Monday, October 18, 2010
On the Go Again—Part 1
Many churches are stuck in stagnation. They gain some members, lose some members, and stay about the same every year. This can be turned around.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Get Back in the Game

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By Alan Fong, Saturday, October 16, 2010
3 Areas to Be Earnest In
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Hebrews 4:11–13 contains three important methods that can help a spiritually declining Christian get back on track, or “back in the game.”
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The Overcoming Life

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Saturday, October 16, 2010
A Review of the Book by D.L. Moody
I’ve always appreciated the fervor for soulwinning, passion for Bible study, heart for Christian growth that D.L. Moody communicates in his writing.
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Book Reviews
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Deciding to Host a Mission Trip

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By Clark Graham, Friday, October 15, 2010
7 Steps to Planning an Unforgettable Mission Trip—Part 1
I went on my first mission trip the summer after I graduated from high school. Before that trip, I really had no idea what biblical missions was all about.
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Missions
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A Prepared Life

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By Valerie Creed, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
A Successful Life Is a Prepared One
Success does not come to those who sit around doing nothing because stagnant minds are the greatest obstacles to success. Don’t be afraid of failing; be afraid of not trying.
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Ladies Ministry
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Church Planters: Characteristics to Appreciate

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, October 11, 2010
6 Key Qualities in a Church Planter

I salute every man involved in Baptist church planting across America today. We need churches with that youthful feel and that fire for the Lord that sometimes older churches lose.

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Church Planting
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How to Have a Great Survey Trip

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Monday, October 11, 2010
Taking a Survey Trip—Part 2
Find out what it will cost you to purchase items such as food, office equipment, furniture, transportation, housing, clothing, etc. Find out what things will cost you more there than in America.
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Missions
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What to Look for in a Mentor

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, October 8, 2010
Who Should You Allow to Mold Your Life?
A good relationship with a wise mentor is like having personal access to a goldmine. It’s an opportunity anyone would be foolish to not take advantage of!
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Pastoral Leadership
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