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Three tools Saddleback uses to help people grow by Rick Warren
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Creating baby steps to commitment – part two by Tom Holladay In the last issue, Tom Holladay shared 10 ways to help the people in your church move through the Purpose Driven classes. In this issue, he offers eight more practical tips for leading people on a pathway to spiritual growth, one baby step at a time. |
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"Although we have instant coffee, instant potatoes, and instant weight-loss methods, there is no such thing as instant spiritual maturity." - Rick Warren |
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"Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world." - John 17:17-18 (NLT) |
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How all-too-human preachers can prepare their souls to preach - As pastors, we are very fallible people and yet we are to speak for God. In this article, John Ortberg explains how preparation is a way of life, not just something we do to get “amped up” for the weekend. Fighting for your congregation’s imagination – part one - Consumerism has captured people’s imagination in our contemporary culture – it’s what drives them. To reach people for Christ, we have to offer an alternative vision for their life. In part one of this article, Skye Jethani offers recommendations to pastors for casting a new vision for spiritual formation. ReignDown USA - On April 26, Christ followers from across the nation will unite on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and in local satellite venues to worship, pray, and seek God’s forgiveness and mercy in the spirit of 2 Chronicles 7:14. This site gives you all the details on how your church can participate. National Day of Prayer - The National Day of Prayer on May 1 is another opportunity for your church to come together in prayer. This site provides information about how to plan or find an event near you. Bible Gateway - On this site you can look up passages in more than 75 Bible translations in dozens of languages, including English, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic. You can also access a topical Bible through this easy-to-use site. How involved should a ministry spouse be? - This interview between one new ministry couple and two veteran couples includes a lot of wisdom on the subject of how involved your spouse needs to be in your ministry. |
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Biblical conflict resolution expert calls humility key to diffusing conflict - Tobin Perry Designing your church-wide campaign for maximum impact - Mark Howell Five ways to make space for God and restore your soul - Paul Borthwick Reproduce your ministries through apprenticing new leaders - Tobin Perry Where singles’ ministry fits in your church - Clayton Coates How to improve your love life – part one - Mary Southerland |
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