New Year

Fresh

By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, December 30, 2013

Renewing Your Soul for the New Year

Physiologically, a fresh calendar suggests a fresh start. But realistically, January 1 cannot obliterate the needs and burdens of December 31. What can you do practically to renew your soul for the new year?

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Christian Living

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Add Delight to the New Year

By Monica Bass, Friday, January 4, 2013

My Greatest Highlight of 2012

March 7, 2012—it was the beginning highlight for what would become the delight of my year. That evening, I had the joy to begin leading a young Christian through our church’s formal discipleship program.

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Outreach & Discipleship

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7 Traits of a Spiritual Leader’s Vision

By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Casting a Vision for the New Year

What do you envision your sphere of leadership and ministry looking like twelve months from now? If you desire for it to be different in any way than it is now, you must plan for it.

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Pastoral Leadership

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Planning a New Year

By Gabriel Ruhl, Friday, December 28, 2012

4 Things to Keep in Mind As You Plan the Next Year for Your Class

Here are some thoughts on how we can articulate a plan for next year that will help us have the most fruitful year of ministry yet:

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Adult Classes

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Strategic Vision Casting

By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, January 11, 2011

4 Thoughts on Presenting Vision to Your Church

Once each year we have a special night at our church called “Vision Night.” This is usually New Year’s Eve or the first Sunday of a new year, and it is one of my favorite church services of the year.

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Pastoral Leadership

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A New Heart in the New Year

By Terrie Chappell, Saturday, January 30, 2010

I once heard a story about a man who was reading his morning newspaper and was shocked to find his name listed in the obituary column. Outraged, he called the newspaper. “This is terrible,” he screamed, “How could you do this to . . .

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Ladies Ministry

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Biblical Vision Must Be Presented to God’s People

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