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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 Blessings and Burden of Social Media

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, August 5, 2019
Technology is interesting in that the more integrated into your life a particular aspect of it becomes the more likely you are to take it for granted. And perhaps the less likely you are to consider its impact on your life—for good or for bad.
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How Should I Educate My Child?

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By Dr. Rick Finley, Friday, August 2, 2019
3 Considerations When Choosing Your Child’s Education
Ready or not, it’s that time again. August means the start of another school year is right around the corner. This time of year always raises questions in the hearts and minds of many; including, how should I educate my child? Unfortunately, there is not a blanket answer to this question.
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Christian Education
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How to Fight Three Common Enemies of the Soul

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, July 29, 2019
We easily name the world, the flesh, and the devil as the three primary enemies of the Christian life—and rightly so. Ephesians 2:2–3, 1 John 2:15–16, and dozens of other passages deal with these three enemies of the soul. But rarely do these present themselves unveiled in the heart of a Christian.
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Christian Living
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Preparing for a Smooth Pastoral Transition

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By Dr. Kevin Folger, Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Sunday, June 2, 2019 was my final day as the pastor of the Cleveland Baptist Church. So on that Sunday evening, after forty-one years of ministry (12 years as an associate, 5 years as co-pastor, and nearly 24 years as the senior pastor) we passed the mantle of pastoral leadership to the next pastor.
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Pastoral Leadership
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What I Observed From A Seasoned Soulwinner

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By Scott Pauley, Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Recently, a dear man in the church where I was preaching asked if we could go witnessing together. It was such a privilege to listen to him share Christ with holy enthusiasm. He has been doing it for over half a century.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Against All Odds

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, July 4, 2019
The Declaration of Independence was a statement against all odds. To some, it could have been called, The Declaration of Insanity. How could thirteen fledgling colonies win a war against the mother country?
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Current Events
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10 Ideas for Pastoral Summer Growth

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, June 24, 2019
If your schedule is anything like mine, from Thanksgiving to early June is booked. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, starting off new school semesters, winter revival, stewardship emphasis, Easter, graduations…. It fills up pretty fast.
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Pastoral Leadership
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4 Convictions that Keep You in the Ministry

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, June 10, 2019
This week, Terrie and I celebrate thirty-three years of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church with the Anniversary Sunday and host the Spiritual Leadership Conference. (And I hope you’re planning to join us!)
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Loving Your Ladies Ministry

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By Sharon Rabon, Saturday, June 8, 2019
7 Thoughts on Organizing a Ladies Ministry
There are certain things I love to do. I love to organize, to decorate, and to bake desserts. I love to entertain and spend quality time with my family. I love to dream big and see those dreams come to reality. I also love leading the ladies ministry of our church.
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Ladies Ministry
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Being a Flight 93 Christian

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By Dr. Mike Edwards, Monday, June 3, 2019

On the morning of September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 took off from Newark’s Liberty International Airport bound for San Francisco. There were forty-four people on board, all of whom would lose their lives that day. Four terrorists took over the plane with the intention of flying it to the Washington DC area and crashing it into one of our government buildings or memorials. They very probably would have succeeded, except for the bravery of the passengers and crew onboard that day.

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