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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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The Anatomy of a Follow-Up Visit

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, July 26, 2010
Don't Let People Slip Through the Cracks
Some of the most important work in soulwinning is done after a visitor comes for the first time. Just the fact that they came indicates that their heart is open.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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The Biblical Role of a Deacon

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By Dave McCollum, Friday, July 23, 2010
The Biblical Deacon—Part 1
In the business world many catch phrases and buzz words arise. Several years ago I started hearing about paradigms (pair-a-dimes). I’m a simple kind of guy, an Alabama boy at heart.
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Secretarial & Support
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Calling All Volunteers

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By Chris Edwards, Wednesday, July 21, 2010
4 Ways to Help Volunteers Serve the Lord
An old proverb states, “For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, for want of a horse the rider was lost, for want of a rider the battle was lost, for want of the battle the kingdom was lost, and all for the want of a horseshoe nail.”
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Pastoral Leadership
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Trusting God with Your Children

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By Terrie Chappell, Wednesday, July 21, 2010
How to Be a Jochebed Parent Without an Ichabod Child
I have always loved the story of Moses and his family. I love how God used this family to protect their son and save a nation!
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Ladies Ministry
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Great Mothers of the Bible

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By Michael Creed, Tuesday, July 20, 2010
4 Biblical Role Models
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Proverbs addresses the subject of a great mom in chapter thirty-one. Here are four examples of mothers who displayed great faith.
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Dig Deep

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Saturday, July 17, 2010
Preaching that Changes Lives
Baptist preachers have always known that beliefs matter. The challenge has been in convincing the congregations of the same. The pastor spends hours in study searching the Scriptures. He cross references verses.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Ladies Ministry Idea 1—Sweet, Sweet Spirit

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By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, July 17, 2010
Encouraging a Sweet Spirit among Your Ladies
One of the things I enjoy about ladies ministry is setting aside time to meet with the ladies of our church as a group and mentor them.
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Ladies Ministry
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3 Tips for Your First Year

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By Luis Montaño, Saturday, July 17, 2010
Before You Start a Church—Part 3
Many pastors asked me what planning and preparation were involved before I started Hermosillo Baptist Church, and I thank God for those questions. A vision without a strategic plan will be just another dream.
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Church Planting
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Defending or Blending the Truth

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Making the Truth Distinct from Error
The nation was in a free fall heading for destruction. Not a single drop of rain had fallen for three and a half years.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Accepting Imperfect People

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Monday, July 12, 2010
3 Responses to the Sinner
Some years ago, I stood in a long line at the pharmacy in a Target store. The young lady behind the counter was exceptionally friendly, cheerful, and helpful, and she kept her customers in a good mood during a long wait.
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Pastoral Leadership
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