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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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The Toughest Person to Lead

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Saturday, January 9, 2010
Leading Yourself
You may have read the title to this article and thought, I already know who the toughest person to lead is. He is one of our church members who calls me all the time, but never shows up to help out at the church. He always has a problem with something but never . . .
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Follow the Master Teacher

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By Kathy Houk, Saturday, January 9, 2010
Five Lessons from the Teaching of Jesus
Who was your favorite teacher in school? Most likely, if you are a teacher now, you may find yourself teaching like your favorite teacher. You may be a disciplinarian, or you may be one that allows the students in your classroom more freedom.
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Christian Education
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Easy to Be Intreated

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By Lisa Stoner, Friday, January 8, 2010
Consistency in the Office—Part 1
The dictionary is one of my favorite resources for unlocking the meaning of Bible words. Recently, I studied the word consistency. If, before I started studying the word, you asked me what consistency meant I would have said
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Secretarial & Support
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Sinless Perfection?

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Friday, January 8, 2010
The Necessity of Revival
Whenever Christians begin talking about revival, and seeking the Lord for the revival that is needed, criticism of such things comes up among . . .
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Sermon Helps
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Biblical Vision Must Be Presented to God’s People

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, January 7, 2010
How to Present Your Vision
Once you have dreamed a dream, you must share your dream. Once God has clarified His vision in your heart, you must share that vision with those you lead.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Are Your Classrooms Making the Grade?

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By Dr. Jerry Goddard, Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Taking Inventory of Your Classes
Do you know what your third grade teacher is teaching this week? What bulletin boards are on the walls of your seventh grade homeroom? How has the rowdy student in tenth grade been behaving lately?
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Christian Education
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Design Resources

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By Jeremy Lofgren, Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Software and Book Resources
I am often asked about software we use, and books we have found helpful so I wanted to share some resources that we have found useful in our ministry.
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Media & Technology
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Borden of Yale

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The story of Bill Borden will touch your heart and challenge you. I had read stories about him and had even given illustrations about him, but I had never read his full biography.
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Book Reviews
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The Integrity Crisis

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Several years ago, Dr. Rod Bell, then the president of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship, gave me a copy of the book entitled The Integrity Crisis. I read this book again this summer and was greatly encouraged and helped by its contents.
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Book Reviews
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A Daily Word

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Each of the devotions in A Daily Word are based on Scripture that will encourage, challenge, and strengthen Christians in their walk with the Lord.
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Book Reviews
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