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When the Unexpected Hits

It was March 2020, and everything seemed perfectly normal — until it wasn’t. Within just a few days, the rhythm of ministry life completely changed. The governor’s announcement came down: California was shutting down. Services moved online. Students went home. Offerings became uncertain. The quiet question on every leader’s mind was the same: How long can we keep this going?
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By Ben Hobbs, Thursday, October 30, 2025

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3 Stewardship Lessons

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By Scott Wendal, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Your Money Is Not Really Yours
Bob McQueon, a former congressman from Ohio who is also a Christian, tells this story about taking his son to McDonalds.
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Pastoral Leadership
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself

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By Luis Montaño, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Before You Start a Church—Part 1
While I was on deputation, I took advantage of the extra time I had to read. There are many good books on church planting, and I was able to read about ten of them before starting Hermosillo Baptist Church.
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Church Planting
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The Joy of the Annual Missions Conference

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Monday, June 28, 2010
Helping Your Church Develop a Strong Missions Program
I often hear pastors say, “My people just will not come out for mission conferences.”
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Missions
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When Life Is Not What You Pictured

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By Suza Rasmussen, Friday, June 25, 2010
Living in Reality
Do you remember when you were young and dreaming about the future? That’s usually a time when we are very idealistic.
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Ladies Ministry
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Getting the Prospect to Church

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By Alan Fong, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
An Effective Follow-Up Plan
The following is a lesson I gave to our soulwinners at Heritage Baptist Church. This article will help you form a well thought out retention strategy and answer the following questions.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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10 Ways to Help Your Pastor

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By Kevan Bartlett, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Experience the Joy of Helping the Man of God
If you want to be an obedient Christian, you have one of two choices: be the pastor of a Bible-preaching, Bible-practicing church or help someone who is the pastor of a Bible-preaching, Bible-practicing church.
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Christian Living
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Continue to Mentor Coworkers

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Monday, June 21, 2010
A Missionary's Relationship with His Coworkers—Part 3
Jesus took His disciples with Him, and this small group of men took the Gospel throughout the world.
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Missions
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In the Wood

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By Gordon Conner, Friday, June 18, 2010
A True Friend Is an Encourager
David was in the wilderness of Ziph, a rugged terrain near Carmel that was removed from any true settlement. He had no bed to sleep in, no table or chairs, no recliner, no comforts of home
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Christian Living
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The Importance of Family Memories

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By Troy Dorrell, Friday, June 18, 2010
A Tool for Bonding With Your Children
In the multivariable equation of raising good teenagers, one of the things that will create a bond of affection between teen and parent is good memories.
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Family Helps
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Are Ethnic Ministries Right for You?

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By Dr. Dwight Tomlinson, Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Shining the Gospel to Those Who Do Not Speak English
A little over four years ago a dear Korean lady, Mrs. Lee, visited our church for the first time. She knew the Lord, but her husband did not.
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Pastoral Leadership
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