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A lone paper figure in the shape of a man stands on the high end of a seesaw with the opposite end supporting ten similar cutouts. © By pogonici/stock.adobe.com

How not to be intimidated by our culture: A response to Pride Month

Using orange chalk, a hand draws an upward arrow on a chalkboard, with many small arrows following its trajectory, illustrating leadership. © By patpitchaya/stock.adobe.com

The pastor’s job description Pt. 3: A call to missional leadership

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Switching the price tags of ministry

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The pastor’s job description Pt. 2: Choosing between preaching and pastoring

Pastor Tim Keller

Tim Keller and the challenge of finishing strong

Relief of Jesus praying the Garden of Gethsemane

Do you want to follow all God’s commands? Jesus didn’t either

Temple Mount and Wailing Wal

What the Holy Spirit said to me in Israel

Bible opened to Genesis

The God with questions: Three things he asks us

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Why mowing the lawn was good for my soul: A reflection on the dash between two dates

A closed Bible rests on a lectern in a pulpit of an empty church. © By Em Neems Photography/stock.adobe.com. A pastor job description should prioritize preaching and teaching God's word.

The pastor’s job description Pt. 1: The priority of preaching and teaching

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A surprising phrase in Scripture: Using secular means to advance spiritual truth

A group of Gen Z young adults stands in a circle, all using smartphones. © By By CarlosBarquero/stock.adobe.com

From Carol Burnett to Gen Z: New resources to help you pastor younger generations

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An Easter surprise: Reclaim your calling

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How and why to pray for miracles

A glass of water and iftar dry dates for breaking the fast of Ramadan. A Christian man in Gaza is offering his Muslim neighbors dates and water during Ramadan while they wait in traffic. © By Алина Битта/stock.adobe.com

A Christian in Gaza ministers to his Muslim neighbors during Ramadan

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The gift of today

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A stranger in a red corvette: Lessons in Spirit-led ministry

Steps within a dark tomb lead up to an opening where a stone has been rolled away as a bright sun shines through, a scene evoking Easter Sunday morning. © By PhotoGranary/stock.adobe.com

One reason Easter really matters

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Three global crises and the relevance of the resurrection

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As church attendance declines, the need for genuine pastors escalates

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“The ants in the pants of faith”: How doubts can empower our ministry

FILE - This Oct. 28, 2003 file photo shows actor Andy Griffith sitting in front of a bronze statue of Andy and Opie from the "Andy Griffith Show," after the unveiling ceremony in Raleigh, N.C. Griffith, whose homespun mix of humor and wisdom made "The Andy Griffith Show" an enduring TV favorite, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Manteo, N.C. He was 86. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)

Are you preaching in Mayberry?

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“No one wears shoes”: Encouraging lessons for pastors in a secularized culture

A woman prays with her hand turned upwards against a sunset. A circular sunburst appears around her hands, reminiscent of the pearl of great price Jesus speaks about in Matthew 13. © By ipopba/stock.adobe.com

Seek eternal treasure in the passionate pursuit of the pearl of great price

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