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In every work of God, godly leaders must rely on the Holy Spirit.

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By Dan Jessup, Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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Blessings and Highlights from Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, March 17, 2025

It would be impossible to list all of the answers to prayer and all of the ways God worked at Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia this year. But we sensed the Lord’s favor on every aspect of this conference, and I want to share several highlights of His goodness. 

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Dealing with Deconstruction

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By Tobi England, Monday, February 24, 2025
What to do when someone is losing their faith...
Many Christians know someone who used to claim to believe in Christ but no longer identifies as a Christian
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Christian Living
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Getting the Most from Bible College

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By Dr. Tom Sexton, Friday, February 21, 2025
Remember that Bible College is not for people who want to do their own thing; it is for people who want to discover and do God’s will with their life.
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Christian Education
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A Blueprint for a Christ-Centered, Grace-Filled Marriage

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, February 13, 2025

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. A good marriage is a picture of Christ’s love for the church and is a place of encouragement, growth, and grace. 

But these kinds of relationships don’t just happen. A strong marriage is not something that can be left to chance. Godly, mutually-edifying marriages are built intentionally—by the grace of God. 

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Steps to Planning and Preparing for Transformational Church Events

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By Parry Dalzell, Monday, February 3, 2025
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Whether you’re organizing a Missions Conference, a special Sunday, or a local outreach event, these steps will help you move from a compelling “why” to a memorable “what.”
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God’s Word Changes Lives

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Friday, January 24, 2025
No matter how creative we are, there is nothing in our ministries more powerful than God’s Word.
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The Power of Living By Principle

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By Dr. Rick Martin, Tuesday, January 21, 2025
What is the result of men who follow Biblical principles? Christlikeness. This Christlikeness moved men's hearts in a miraculous way.
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People are the ministry

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By Daniel Stevens, Thursday, January 16, 2025
Three priorities for caring for those you lead...

There is a troubling trend in ministry today—a man-centered focus. The priorities of too many churches and ministries are determined by human purposes and philosophies. There is a temptation to focus on numeric growth, social branding, or otherwise trying to keep up with other churches and pastors. This has led to superficial ministries that base their foundation on the charisma of the pastor, appeal of the church programs, breadth of facilities, or other non-foundational areas. As a result, when these are removed, the ministry falters or even collapses. 

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Teaching the Bible to Your Family

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By Scott Gray, Monday, January 13, 2025
In a world filled with distractions, our families desperately need the daily influence of Scripture.
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5 Reasons Expository Preaching Transforms Churches and Changes Lives

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By Anthony King, Monday, January 6, 2025

Expository Bible preaching is a method of preaching that focuses on explaining and applying a specific passage of Scripture, verse by verse, in its original context. This approach aims to faithfully communicate the intended meaning of the biblical text, allowing the structure and content of the passage to shape the sermon’s main points and subpoints. By systematically working through books of the Bible, expository preaching ensures that the full counsel of God is proclaimed, helping congregations to understand and apply the entirety of Scripture to their lives.

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