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9 Time-Tested Mantras for Ministry 2020

9 Time-Tested Mantras for Ministry

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In this Issue
A Little Bird Told Me ...
A Little Bird Told Me ...
Ministry wisdom can be found anywhere, even on Twitter.
The Noonday Demon in Our Distracted Age
The Noonday Demon in Our Distracted Age
What to do when a Netflix binge brings you more joy than God’s calling.
Shepherding in Life’s Parentheses
Shepherding in Life’s Parentheses
I found holy purpose in the interruptions to my work.
Don’t Give Away What’s Meant for You
Don’t Give Away What’s Meant for You
Can we find oxygen for exhausted souls in Song of Songs, of all books?
Who Am I That I Should Lead?
Who Am I That I Should Lead?
Some people need warnings to avoid the spotlight. Others need encouragement to step up.
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Pastors, Printers, and the Priesthood of Believers
Pastors, Printers, and the Priesthood of Believers
Without the ministry of skilled printers, Reformers may never have found their voice.
Preach a Double-Edged Sermon
Preach a Double-Edged Sermon
The message you prepare for your congregation is also meant for you.
Pastoring People Who Cause You Pain
Pastoring People Who Cause You Pain
Pastor and author Jared C. Wilson shares what America’s first ordained African American taught him about facing hardship in ministry.
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Stumbling on the Path of the Apostles
Stumbling on the Path of the Apostles
Is there room for amazing grace in our call to uncompromising faithfulness?
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How to Diagnose an Ailing Soul
How to Diagnose an Ailing Soul
Pastors who rush in with the wrong treatment court spiritual disaster.
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