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Confused About Your Calling?

Confused About Your Calling?

By James Smith   Probably the worst thing that can happen to a God-called minister of the Gospel is that they would be confused about their calling.  Confusion in the ministry thwarts the positive impact of the church.  No congregation or ministry can move forward when the leadership of that organization is confused about their calling.  Whether we are talking about an individual’s or an organization’s calling, confusion can kill their potential.  Some men/women spend their entire lives confused about…

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Can I Save You a Headache?

Can I Save You a Headache?

By Rev. James Smith   Boy what a hassle!  That’s generally how most preachers feel about the finances of the church.  Wouldn’t it be incredible if we never had to deal with the money?  Even Jesus handed the money purse off to someone else.  Who wants to deal with it?! My wife currently handles the offerings of the church.  For years we have struggled to find a software that makes the accounting of the tithes and offerings simple.  I hate…

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The Ideal Mentor Always

The Ideal Mentor Always

By James Smith   1. Tells you the truth – even when it hurts.  One man who has been one of my mentors for almost 18 years especially stands out because of his honesty with me.  Early in my ministry and marriage, he pulled me aside and explained to me that I was not very respectful to my wife in public.  He explained that the ladies of the church would not honor me as a minister for this reason.  At…

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The Value of Biographical Preaching

The Value of Biographical Preaching

By David Church   One of the most exciting and powerful methods of preaching is to share the story (biography) of a character in the Bible. This method is extremely valuable in building people and moving people from one level of ministry to another. God’s desire is to grow His Kingdom. His Word is full of ordinary and less than ordinary people who He used to accomplish this purpose. It would behoove us as pastors and leaders to use this…

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The Path To Freedom

The Path To Freedom

By James Smith   Despise not the day of small things. How do you build a church? First you build a man. – Thou are Peter and upon this rock will I build my church.  If Peter did not mature, the church would not grow. God has chosen to build his church upon people. He has chosen to use your life to build His church in the village you are from. If you do not grow, your church will not…

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