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Pastor Takes Matters Into His Own Hands |
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 When Vic Pentz opens his arms to welcome newcomers, it takes on a different meaning now. That's because the Atlanta pastor recently made a promise from the pulpit to take in any newborn baby brought to the church.
The announcement, which surprised even his own congregation at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, came toward the end of a sermon about abortion and the sanctity of life. "I make a promise to you now and I don't want you to keep this a secret," Pentz said. "The Peachtree Presbyterian Church will care for any newborn baby you bring to this church. We will be the family to find a home for that child, and there's no limit on this. You can tell your friends, and they can tell their friends... Read more
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Who's Pandering to the People? Ask Chuck. |
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QUOTE: "Too many times, pastors today are more concerned with comforting the congregation than leading them. Don't pander to the people in the congregation. Lead them. Show them what they've got to do to understand their faith and to be able to defend it in the world and live it out in the marketplace... Read more
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Giving Through Thick and Thin |
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Despite an economic recession that's affected countless churches and ministries, here's the good news for pastors: Americans remain a giving people. Although the latest annual study of philanthropy from the Giving USA Foundation found that overall charitable giving dropped 2 percent between 2007 and 2008, among religious organizations it actually rose by 5.5 percent.... Read more
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Marriage Ministry |
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When the Vow Breaks| By Linda S. Mintle, Ph.D.
While Jon and Kate's marital breakdown makes headlines, pastors everywhere are suffering the same tragedy. Here's how to help.
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Administration |
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Developing a Strong Ministry Team
| By Wayne Cordeiro
Practical principles to help expand your leadership base and increase the impact of your church's ministry.
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Marketing |
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Marketing Your Church Without Diluting Your Message
| By Brad Abare
Whether you know it or not, you are marketing your church. Here's how to do it right.
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Youth Ministry |
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Youth Gone Wild
| By Drew Dyck
How your church can produce an army of radical teen disciples
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