Living far away from our biological family has caused us to learn just how vital the local church is to our life—our spiritual growth, our emotional well-being, and our physical needs.
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7 Ways to Leave a Church Well
Amputation is painful and has long-lasting effects. It can also serve as a metaphor for what it’s like to leave a local church—in the wrong way, at least.
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Why Church Leaders Need Ministry Friends Outside Their Congregation
If you don’t have a trusted leader/mentor from another church to speak to, lean on, and seek counsel from, you run the risk of walking away from it all.
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7 Things Working Moms Need From the Church
Although a high percentage of moms work outside of the home in some capacity, it can still be difficult to connect through church.
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3 Things Local Church Ministry Taught Will Graham
Will Graham started out in local church leadership more than 20 years ago, and says his years as a young pastor were his greatest preparation for his current role at Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
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What Pastors Can Learn From Ministry to Women
The question isn’t should you have a ministry to women, it’s that you already do. Providing leadership and structure to what is already taking place in your congregation is the bigger issue.
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