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Ministry lessons for younger me
Experience really is the best teacher if lessons learned shape future actions. This is especially true in ministry. I was recently asked to participate in a podcast about lessons I wish my younger self had known. In other words, what important lessons would I encourage other church leaders to consider
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Henderson celebrates 70 years of service
COLUMBIA — Wilson Henderson has tried to retire twice. It has not worked. The now-86-year-old, who celebrated his birthday in April, first stepped away in December 2000 after serving at
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Lifeway: Men and women have unique discipleship strengths, weaknesses
BRENTWOOD — They may share a congregation, but men and women have different discipleship needs, according to new analysis from Lifeway Research. In general, women have higher discipleship scores than men
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Ministry lessons for younger me
Experience really is the best teacher if lessons learned shape future actions. This is especially true in ministry. I was recently asked to participate in a podcast about lessons I
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July 19: Vital decision
Focal Passage: Joshua 24:14-24 Making decisions is a part of everyday life. We make small decisions about what to wear, what to eat, and where to go. Most of those
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July 19: Fellowship with believers
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Let’s talk … and include coffee
A column I wrote last year for the Baptist and Reflector initiated emails from two readers, neither of whom were
Summer camp lasts one week; impact often lasts a lifetime
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Anna VanBlaricum attended CentriKid summer camp for the first time when she was in third grade. And
Dooley Noted: The pesky reality about our trials
None of us ever ask God for trials. We pray for healing instead of sickness, peace instead of conflict, and
