Although there are a handful of armor-bearers in the Bible, there is no consistent or clear job description.
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Thriving in a Post-Christendom Culture: Churches Find Strength in Ministry From the Margins
Christianity can no longer claim dominance within the culture. We live in a time of religious plurality and competing worldviews. How should the church respond?
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How Not To Use Texting in Ministry
Texting has many uses in ministry, but it lacks the face-to-face element that some situations require. Emojis don’t always cut it. There are some situations in which you shouldn’t text as part of your ministry.
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Away With the Manger: More Americans Look for a Secular Christmas
While 9 in 10 Americans say they celebrate Christmas, less than half (46 percent) say they see it as a religious holiday—down 5 percentage points since 2014.
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11 Ways to Pray for Yourself Every Day
If Jesus needed to pray for Himself, then we certainly need to pray for ourselves. Try incorporating these 11 prayers into your daily routine.
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5 Phrases Every Pastor Must Learn and Use Frequently
Because it is not easy or natural, it may be helpful for a pastor to learn a few phrases in preparation for conversations in the foyer after church.
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