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Life and Ministry Lessons Learned in the First Decade of Pastoral Ministry

Here are the most important lessons God has taught me in these first ten years of pastoral ministry.
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By Bruce Burkett, Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Humor369
Children171
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Salvation139
Sin102
Dedication90
Money89
Work84
Faith81
Marriage69
Perspective68
Faithfulness67
Soulwinning62
Giving54
Words52
Love51
Church46
Prayer46
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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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Walking with Giants

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, October 7, 2010
An Interview with Dr. Bobby Roberson
“I feel like I’m about to die if I stay there.” Bobby Roberson told his friend and mentor, Dr. Harold Sightler.
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Pastoral Leadership
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5 Traits of a Five-Star Team Player

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, October 4, 2010
How to Help Your Team Win
One of the most frustrating things to watch is a sports team in which one individual wants to be the star—even at the expense of the team’s success.
Category
Christian Living
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Are You a Real Neighbor?

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Monday, October 4, 2010
Going Where the People Are
I leaped off the fence and grabbed him by the neck twisting him to the ground as I had seen the boys do in the moments preceding.
Category
Outreach & Discipleship
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Sunday School in HD

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, October 1, 2010
A Review of the Book by Allan Taylor
Taylor points church leaders to the tremendous benefits of a well-designed Sunday school program in the local church.
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Book Reviews
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Today I Traveled around the World

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Friday, October 1, 2010
The Blessings of Supporting Foreign Missions
Someone may be wondering, “Brother Sisk, how did you hear and see all these things in one day?”
Category
Missions
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Too Old to Go

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By Mark Irmler, Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Where Can Pastors for Church Plants Be Found?
A question I heard for the first time that night but have heard many times since was, “Where do we get the pastors for these new churches?”
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Church Planting
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Acts of Compassion

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By Terrie Chappell, Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Do You Show Compassion in These Three Areas?
My act was flawless. I walked to the front of my classroom and fell, dropping all of my handouts, lesson notes, and visuals. But to my surprise, the girls just sat there.
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Ladies Ministry
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Preparing for a Survey Trip

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Monday, September 27, 2010
Taking a Survey Trip—Part 1
One of the best investments you ever make as a missionary could be a planned visit to your field. The money you spend, which may be as much as several thousand dollars, will come back to you many times over.
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Missions
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7 Habits of Concerned Soulwinners

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, September 27, 2010
Are You Complacent or Concerned?
The command to go soulwinning includes an action verb—“go.” But soulwinning is more than a weekly activity. A true soulwinner will develop habits of becoming soul-conscious.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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