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The Assimilation Process

As ministry leaders, we all know that promise in Matthew where Jesus says He'll build His church. Amen to that! But here's the question on my heart: how do we effectively steward the growth God sends our way?
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By Jacob Fleming, Monday, August 4, 2025

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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?”
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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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In Their Shoes: Cultivating Compassion

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Seeing People through the Eyes of Christ
We can view others as people to be loved, tools to be used, or scenery to be passed over. But when Jesus saw the multitudes, He did not lose their individual worth in the crowd.
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Christian Living
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4 Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Stand

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Compromising Convictions or Modifying Methods?—Part 2
Sinful compromise is not hard to discern and avoid. Those who are careful to please the Lord will recognize such compromise when they ask certain questions about the issues at hand and the changes that are being made by many.
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Pastoral Leadership
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5 Links to Effective Communication

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, September 20, 2010
How to Avoid Slippage in Your Relationships
My prize possession as a boy was a Sting-Ray bicycle. Not only was my bike a source of pleasure and fun, but it was necessary equipment to my job as a paper carrier.
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Christian Living
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3 Essential Abilities of a Successful Secretary

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By Lisa Stoner, Friday, September 17, 2010
Character Is a Requirement
Have you ever wondered what skills are necessary to be successful in an office? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to “make it?”
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Secretarial & Support
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Change Is in the Air

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Monday, September 13, 2010
Compromising Convictions or Modifying Methods?—Part 1
Leading fundamentalist churches across the country today are changing what they believe and teach. In many cases, these changes amount to compromise with evil.
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Pastoral Leadership
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