Up in Smoke
Think about it. Your life span compared to all of eternity is merely a mist, a vapor, a puff of smoke. Blink your eyes and youâre 18. Blink again and youâre 30, married two kids, career⊠Blink again and you are attending your childâs graduation, wedding. With so little time for impact it does make…
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Who Can Help You Do That?
Pastoring a local church can be very rewarding, and certainly fulfilling. Pastoring can also be all-consuming and draining when life and ministry are out of balance. There are so many ministries to care for, meetings to prepare for, people to pray for, messages to study for; oh, and yes, your family to be there for.…
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Presence Has Power
Hey, weâre church members too! Donât forget your wife and kids are part of the church family and need ministry too! I see it way too often â a sold-out pastor who is passionate about shepherding and leading his church. There is nothing wrong with that focus and passion. In fact, itâs important and foundational…
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Effective Strategies for Cultivating a Strong and Engaged Church Community
Effective Strategies for Cultivating a Strong and Engaged Church Community âBuilding Connections, Growing Together, Impacting Livesâ  Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us of the importance and benefit of regularly connecting, developing, and growing healthy relationships.  Introduction:  In todayâs fast-paced world, cultivating a strong and engaged church community is crucial for the growth and impact of our congregations. The Scriptures…
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5 Ways to Help Your Pastor Avoid Burnout
5 Ways to Help Your Pastor Avoid Burnout Being a pastor is not easy, nor routine. Pastoral ministry has a high burnout rate because it is challenging to work with such heavy responsibilities. However, it is also incredibly rewarding when the stressors donât overshadow the blessings. So, if you want to help your pastor avoid…
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Introduction with Jerry Whitely of The Guardian Financial Group
In this episode with Jerry Whitley, we talk about Jerryâs background as a pastor for 28 years and how he started The Guardian Financial Group to provide financial planning services tailored to pastors and church employees. It focuses on topics like housing allowance benefits, retirement planning options for pastors, and Social Security opt-out consequences.  What…
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Embracing Vitality: The Heartbeat of a Thriving Church
In pursuing church health and vitality, itâs essential to return to the foundational truths of Scripture, which provide both the blueprint and the sustenance for a thriving church community. The Foundation of Sound Doctrine Sound doctrine is at the core of a healthy church. The Apostle Paul reminds Timothy that âAll Scripture is given by…
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Unlocking Financial Wisdom for Pastors and Churches with Jerry Whitley
This episode provided financial planning advice from Jerry Whitley of Guardian Financial Group to pastors and ministers. Key topics discussed included using housing allowance to reduce taxes, understanding tax rules for ministers, ensuring adequate retirement savings, and optimizing Social Security benefits. Jerry emphasized the importance of financial planning for ministers and their families and offered…
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Inspiring Insights on Pastoral Succession and Leadership Transition
This episode is between Pastor Corey Bane and Pastor John Woullard discussing pastoral succession at Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Pastor Bane was the pastor for 9 years before resigning.  Pastor Woullard was an assistant pastor for 14 years at another church before becoming the new pastor at Shenandoah.  They discuss how to smoothly transition leadership…
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Staff Transition â Unlock the Secrets of Strong Church Relationships
This episode is the discussion between Pastor Corey Bane and five assistant pastors (Justin Williams, Maico Rubio, John Horton, Hunter Kidwell, and Jordan Jones) of Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church in Martinsburg, West Virginia, along with their new senior Pastor John Woullard. They discuss healthy staff relationships, transitions between pastors, conflict resolution, and buying into the pastorâs…
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