Tag: Ministry
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Yesterday’s Trophy Won’t Win Today’s Game
Corey Seager was the World Series MVP in 2023. Today he has gone 27 straight at-bats without a hit. Trophies don’t get you hits — and past experiences with God, as real and sacred as they are, don’t substitute for fresh dependence on Him today.
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10 Benefits of Leading a Rural Church
For about 35 years now I have been a rural pastor. While serving in that role I have been greatly blessed and have discovered many benefits to pastoring in a smaller, rural setting. Here are 10 of them, in no particular order: Deep Relationships In small communities, you have the opportunity to really know your…
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My Ministry Began with Two Words
My ministry began with two words, “Ted’s dead.” I was a young college student and had just started my first church staff position. My title was “Youth Minister,” but to that point there had been very little ministry taking place. It was more like a part-time job. I was getting to the know the students…