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A Good Leader Always Takes the Blame
Accepting Responsibility
Dr. R. B. Ouellette
February 22, 2012
It is inherent in human nature to blame other people for our problems. All too often, we as pastors wish to blame the maintenance man, the staff member, the deacon, the Sunday school teachers, or others for the failures and difficulties in our church. This human tendency should be avoided.
Accountability, Christian Living, Leadership, Pastoral Leadership

Encouraging Laymen to Attend Spiritual Leadership Conference
Spiritual Leadership Conference Will Help Your Entire Church
Jonathan Blankenship
February 22, 2012
One area Independent
Idea, Pastoral Leadership, Staff Development

The Danger of Templates
Keeping Your Ministry Fresh
Dr. Paul Chappell
February 20, 2012
I use a template document for typing my sermon notes. But I guard against a template philosophy in preparing my sermons. My church deserves fresh sermons that are prayed over and thoroughly studied for—not cycled through.
Idea, Leadership, Pastoral Leadership, Planning

Made from Nothing
God Uses Humble Servants
Dr. John Goetsch
February 17, 2012
The Bible declares that God made the world out of nothing—He created! He did not make something out of something—He created something out of nothing. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
Christian Living, Humility, Servant, Surrender

In His Time
Joseph Series—Part 7
Dr. Jeff Redlin
February 16, 2012
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Joseph’s name was changed to Zaphnathpaaneah. A.W. Pink says that this name, to the Egyptians, would have meant, “savior of the world.”
Attitude, Christian Living, Forgiveness, Outline, Sermon, Sermon Helps, Trials

Keep it Real
Growth Points—8
Dr. Paul Chappell
February 16, 2012
I was recently encouraged by spending time with one of our college graduates who is personally investing in lives—leading people to the Lord and nurturing new Christians in their faith.
Growth Points, Outreach & Discipleship, Pastoral Leadership, Video

Praying to the Lord of the Harvest
3 Reasons to Pray for World Evangelism
Troy Calvert
February 15, 2012
Prayer is the one key element in the work of the Lord that must not be overlooked or underestimated. When we talk about “praying to the Lord of the harvest,” I wonder how serious we are? In Matthew 9:35–38 we are given three reasons to pray for world evangelism:
Christian Living, Outreach & Discipleship, Prayer

Higher Call Student Summit in West Florida
Training for Youth and Youth Leaders
Cary Schmidt
February 15, 2012
This meeting is a two-day event hosted by Victory Baptist Church of Milton, FL in conjunction with West Coast Baptist College. The two days will feature Bible preaching and teaching for students, as well as practical training and encouragement for leaders and parents.
Staff Development, Student Ministry, Teens

10 Ways to Stand with Your Pastor
Keeping a Right Relationship with Your Pastor
Dr. Tim Cruse
February 14, 2012
Let him know if his preaching is a help to you. Point out something specific God spoke to you about.
Christian Living, Friendship, Local Church

Tech or Touch
Email Is Not a Substitute for Face-to-face Communication
Dr. Paul Chappell
February 13, 2012
One of my pet peeves is email. More specifically, it is email that is used as a substitute for a personal touch. Ministry is people work. It involves building real relationships and nurturing spiritual growth.
Communication, Mentoring, Pastoral Leadership, Technology
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