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Life and Ministry Lessons Learned in the First Decade of Pastoral Ministry

Here are the most important lessons God has taught me in these first ten years of pastoral ministry.
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By Bruce Burkett, Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Sin102
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Faith81
Marriage69
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Accepting Imperfect People

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Monday, July 12, 2010
3 Responses to the Sinner
Some years ago, I stood in a long line at the pharmacy in a Target store. The young lady behind the counter was exceptionally friendly, cheerful, and helpful, and she kept her customers in a good mood during a long wait.
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Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord

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By Alan Fong, Monday, July 12, 2010
Using God's Strength to Shoulder Your load
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.
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5 Ideas for Your First Service

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By Luis Montaño, Friday, July 9, 2010
Before You Start a Church—Part 2
I do not want to discourage you about finances because God can provide them. But you must answer this question before you go forward.
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Church Planting
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Connected by Service

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By Tim Christoson, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Involving New Members
In our periodic new member’s class, we teach our church’s purpose—loving God, growing together, and serving others. These are not just talking points, but destinations along the journey of the Christian life.
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Adult Classes
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Pleasing Our Unchanging God in Ever Changing Times

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By Kevan Bartlett, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
How Should You Change?
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.
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The Tolerance Myth

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Pluralism Is Intolerant of Christians
When Pastor James Bing of Fort Meyers, Florida, was asked to pray at a presidential event, he did the unthinkable.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Who or What Comes First?

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Giving Christ Preeminence
It must have been a difficult task for Elijah—asking a widow woman for her last meager meal. Before this, God had provided for Elijah through the ravens and the brook Cherith, but the birds stopped coming and the brook dried up.
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Missions
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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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