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The only podcast created for volunteers and everyday leaders in smaller congregations, this show embraces small church ministry as a place where God is already at work. Founder of Small Church Ministry and the Small Church Network, Laurie J. Graham shares why small churches matter—not as a scaled-down version of something bigger, but as powerful communities with their own unique strengths. Each episode offers creative solutions to real challenges with a mix of honest encouragement, leadershi ...
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The Shepherds Circle

6:14 Ministries

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Pastor Stan Givens — Executive Director of 6:14 Ministries — is joined weekly by Pastor Victor Herman and Pastor Caleb Howell to talk small church ministry, pastoral life, church revitalization, cultural issues, and much more.
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Ministry Architects is a highly-skilled team of pastors, teachers, executives, youth workers, children's pastors, writers, and professors. We're passionate about helping faith-based organizations find clear direction and sustained momentum. On this feed, you'll hear interviews and conversations to inspire, equip, and bring clarity around all areas of success in ministry. For more about our team and mission, visit ministryarchitects.com
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Pastoral Perspectives

Vista Bible Church

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Welcome to the Pastoral Perspectives podcast. Our aim is to help Christians grow spiritually by bringing pastoral wisdom and biblical clarity to important issues of Christian faith and practice. Each episode offers a thoughtful, biblical, and pastoral take on a matter of Christian theology, church life, spiritual growth, or cultural relevance that is shaped by years of local church ministry. Pastoral Perspectives is a ministry of the pastors of Vista Bible Church in Lafayette, Colorado.
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Karl Vaters interviews church leaders about the important issues of faith and ministry. It's called The Church Lobby because: The church lobby is where the church meets and does ministry. The church lobby moves conversations from the stage to the floor. The church lobby is a good place to take the temperature of a church’s health. Karl Vaters is the author of several books, including Small Church Essentials and The Grasshopper Myth. Formerly known as Can This Work In a Small Church?, this po ...
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Bible Baptist Church Sermon Podcast

Bible Baptist Church - Brookings, SD

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Brookings Bible Baptist Church: Online Sermon Library. ABOUT US: If you are seeking a church that is large enough to offer a variety of ministries, yet small enough to offer personal attention to you or your family then this may be the place for you. We exist to inspire people to develop a heart for God! We offer an exciting adult ministry, a college age ministry, a vibrant youth ministry, and children’s programs. Your whole family can find a place to grow centered around God’s Word! So come ...
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Kristen Lascola from North Coast Church gives weekly insight and tips on how to grow the size and health of your Youth Ministry! With over 20 years in Student Ministry, Kristen shares her knowledge and experiences and frequently features guests from various ministries, churches and leadership roles so that you can use proven strategies to increase your impact from your leadership role. This podcast will help you grow your leadership skills, enhance your youth group, learn new youth group gam ...
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Real conversations on worship, leadership, and living a faith-filled life beyond the platform. Hosted by leaders from LifePoint Church, this podcast is here to inspire, equip, and challenge you—whether you’re leading in ministry, in the marketplace, or just learning to lead yourself well.
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Welcome to Soul Care Culture, a podcast by Biblical Counseling Ministries. Join our founder, Mike Hanson, as he engages in meaningful conversations to glorify God and empower church leaders like you to cultivate a church-wide culture of biblical SoulCare. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and resources to create a community of care and transformation in your church.
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The Rural Ministry Podcast

The Center for Rural Ministry

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Does God care about small places? How can we faithfully serve Christ in a rural context? What is the future of the church in rural America? The Rural Ministry Podcast deals with questions like this, and much more, in the hopes of bringing practical resources and inspiring stories to help the church flourish in rural communities.
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Offering hope and inspiration for women’s ministry leaders and team members of all stages (from new to seasoned) serving in their local church community. Episodes will feature women’s ministry tips and resources on topics including discipleship, Bible study, mentoring, event planning, fellowship, leadership, volunteers, prayer, and icebreaker games. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of women’s ministry, and we’ll learn from seasoned women’s ministry leaders. Together we’ll fill our ministry t ...
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This is the official Podcast of PIPELINE.CHURCH - a ministry based in Visalia, CA that continues to reach the community through weekly meetings (services), Bible Studies, Small groups, community outreach, large-scale events and anything that can connect people with Jesus. Why? Because it's all about Jesus!! Pipeline Church has a single mission... To introduce people to Jesus and help them in their journey to become fully devoted followers of Christ!
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No Sanity Required

Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters

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No Sanity Required is a weekly podcast hosted by Brody Holloway and Snowbird Outfitters. Each week, we engage culture and personal stories with a Gospel-driven perspective. Our mission is to equip the Church to pierce the darkness with the light of Christ by sharing the vision, ideas, and passions God has used to carry us through 26 years of student ministry. Find more content at swoutfitters.com.
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The Quiet Reformation is a space of listening for God through the Bible and the Body of Christ, desiring change in the Church, but without the chaos. This podcast is a small part of the ministry of Netzer. Netzer works intimately with Christian leaders and speaks widely to the Church at large about spiritual renewal. We are a donor supported 501c3 ministry. Please visit netzer.org to donate and find out more. // Tim Doering (vision+networking) and Justin Ryan Boyer (producer)
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Renewal is happening in small-town churches. Many of Jesus' followers across rural regions are uncovering exciting possibilities as they explore creative and practical approaches to loving their neighbors. This podcast from Ascent will introduce you to ministry leaders serving in rural contexts to provide examples and inspiration for being the Church and addressing the needs unique to your community.
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The Build Groups Podcast

Adam Erlichman | Build Groups | Lumivoz

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How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.
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Vitals for Youth Ministry

Eran Holt & Caleb Leake

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Welcome to the Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast. Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, developed by Lead The Generation that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples. In this podcast we will focus on the topics and issues most relevant to leadership in Youth Ministry. The Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast is hosted by Eran Holt, founder of Lead The Generation & Caleb Leake, Youth ...
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Dr Theo And Beverley Wolmarans Ministries

Dr Theo And Beverley Wolmarans Ministries

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Drs Theo and Bev deliver inspirational messages as the founding and Senior Pastors of Christian Family Church International. CFCI JHB is set with the vision of bringing people into the family of Jesus Christ, developing them into mature Christians and equipping them for ministry in order to magnify and bring bring glory to God. We’d love to encourage you to rate this podcast, subscribe, perhaps write a review and share the channel with all your friends to help us connect with people so they ...
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Pull up a chair and take a seat! You’re invited to The Missions Table, an open and casual forum where different voices share their experiences in missions and ministry. Whether you feel a call to ministry, share a burden for missions, or just want to know more about what happens on the foreign mission field, there’s something for you at The Missions Table. Impacting and enlightening lessons in ministry often occur in informal settings—outside the classroom or after the church service has end ...
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Empower and Equip

empowerandequip

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Relevant conversations between ministers, church leaders, and scholars, are brought to you by the staff of the Empower and Equip Initiative. Join us to hear the experiences and perspectives of rural and small-town church leaders throughout America. The Empower and Equip Initiative seeks to provide resources to help churches in rural areas and small towns enhance the vitality of their ministries and strengthen the leadership of the ministers and leaders who guide them. This podcast is part of ...
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Brickwork

St Andrew’s Wimbledon

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Brickwork - building up the body of Christ. Brickwork is a ministry of St Andrew's Wimbledon, a Church of England parish church in the heart of SW19. Here you'll find: Dwell Richly - our weekly series exploring the upcoming passage we'll be hearing preached on Sunday, and discussing in our At Table small groups. Deep Dive - A series of longer form interviews with a theologian / church pastor on a particular topic. Second Serve - A series of short episodes with reflections from church family ...
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Dr. Jesse L. Grice's Podcast & More

Dr. Pastor Jesse L. Grice

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Welcome to Senior Pastor & Founder Dr. Jesse L. Grice's podcast of True Vine Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX. TVBC is a family worship center for all believers of different ages, races, ethnicities, and cultures. Our services and small groups are designed to minister to the spiritual development needs of individuals, families, and communities throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area. We share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through biblical-centered worship, praise, and service. Our purpose i ...
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Evangelism redefined: That's the passion, the drive and the intensity of Michael McAfee and his calling to support pastors and the local church. He started preaching at 16 years old, and has been a part of multiple ministries including evangelist, pastor, church planter, and teacher with the biblical view of prophetic dreaming. www.onetouchmin.org
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Discover the Word Podcast

Our Daily Bread Ministries

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Discover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.
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The Bay CFC

The Bay CFC

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We are The Bay Christian Family Church. Our vision is to equip every generation of God’s people for the work of ministry (according to Ephesians 4:11-12) and to teach them to prosper. In 1994, God called our senior and founding pastors, Ap. Allan and Ps. Janine Bagg, to plant a church in Somerset West, South Africa. Since then, we have expanded and are now one house meeting in multiple locations. We seek to impact every community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Everything we do is centered ...
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Digital Ministry

Joshua Verwers

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The Digital Ministry podcast is all about discussing how to use social media for ministry, from a small church perspective. Hosted by Joshua Verwers, a small church pastor and content creator.
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Sunspots

Synod of the Sun PC(USA)

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Sunspots are highlights of the many ministries and missions happening on the surface of the Sun – That is, the Synod of the Sun. A region of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with ALOT of dynamic and hopeful ministry happening in the name of Jesus Christ. We are Presbyterians in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Sunspots can be anything from small congregational ministries, regional networks to international missions. They are caused by the interactions with the Holy Spirit. Like the c ...
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The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with a ...
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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through every available form of media, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives around the world. What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Christ, including a ...
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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through every available form of media, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives around the world. What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Christ, including a ...
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Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through every available form of media, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives around the world. What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Christ, including a ...
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Spiritual encouragement and devotional thoughts, while pointing you to God’s Word. Tricia (Trish) Hicks is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is also a writer, speaker, singer, professional editor, and alumna of Liberty University. After many years of church ministry alongside her husband, Don, Trish brings her experience, knowledge, and wisdom to help and encourage others in their journey of faith. This podcast will include spiritual encouragement and devotional thoughts, while pointing y ...
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Hello Church!

Ministry Pass

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On the Hello Church! podcast, powered by Ministry Pass, Justin Trapp, Wade Bearden, David Crowson, and Mike Hernandez share the lessons they have learned, and are still learning, about sermon series, preaching, and how pastors can move their church forward while still maintaining a healthy ministry/life balance. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode on Hello Church! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Ministry in a small town can be challenging. Join Pastor Luke and Mollie Dunn as they talk about the unique opportunities and struggles that leaders face trying to have a thriving ministry in a small town. No matter what role you play in the church, from Lead Pastor to a first time attender, you'll be encouraged in your faith and in your unique place in ministry.
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LaGrave Live

BBS Radio, BBS Network Inc.

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If you’re looking for a warm church that commits to an intensely pertinent Gospel in the Reformed tradition of the Christian faith, we invite you to worship with us. Our 1,800 members come from across West Michigan and gather weekly in our sanctuary for relevant Biblical preaching, beautiful music, and inspiring worship. We expand our worship through intentional outreach in our community and world, attentive care for our members, and plenty of spiritual enrichment and social opportunities fo ...
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A large part of a small church budget often goes to paying the pastor. Most small churches assume there’s only one “real” model of leadership - usually the one we’ve always known - and anything different feels like failure, pride, or danger. But there’s no single “biblical” or “more noble” model here. Healthy, vibrant churches exist in every struct…
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We are talking to small group leaders for today’s conversation. Have you ever wondered what your role is as a small group leader? Is it to lead discussions about the latest sermons or to be hospitable and make sure there are good snacks? And just how does small groups intersect with SoulCare™? To help guide us through this discussion and provide wi…
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Shelby Coble interviews Josh Yaeger of the 4th and College Church of Christ in Cordell, Oklahoma. Josh reflects on his journey in ministry and his experiences serving in rural Oklahoma, particularly during the past few years since returning to help relaunch the church. He offers insight into both the opportunities and the complexities of relaunchin…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Missions Table, host Nathan Harrod sits down with Pastor Mark Hattabaugh — Senior Pastor of The Pentecostals of Cooper City, Director of Youth on Missions in Florida, Global Missions Board member, and leader with Compassion Services International (CSI). Pastor Hattabaugh reminds us that “you get the call to mis…
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It’s a busy time of year with so much to do. You might be thinking, “How will I accomplish everything I need to do within 24 hours? Begin the day, realizing your 1st priority. A daily devotion book was published for our choir and Christmas cast, to strengthen us spiritually as we prepare for our Christmas worship programs in the upcoming month. Thi…
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As President and CEO of Palau, Kevin has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s mission and expanding its global reach. https://www.palau.org/kevin https://www.togetherpdx.org/ Book - Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel https://a.co/d/bj2Bp5h ^^^^^^^ The Quiet Reformation is a space of listening for God through t…
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Todd Miechiels is a story advocate, shepherd, midwife, and missionary. For more than 15 years, he has walked alongside others to help uncover, unlock, and unleash stories of God’s work—especially among those who feel stuck, hesitant, or unsure how to begin. He lives with his wife Kim, and sometimes hosts his three adult sons, north of Atlanta, Geor…
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Are you leading your family toward gratitude—or letting entitlement sneak in unnoticed? What if a few simple, intentional steps could shift the entire atmosphere in your home this Thanksgiving? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos shares eight easy, meaningful ways to cultivate gratitude in your family during the Thanksgiving season. Whet…
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In this episode of the Rural Renewal Podcast, we talk with Nanc Bourne and Malcolm Fowler about how a simple nudge from God grew into monthly community dinners that meet a real need in their rural town. What began with a few faithful people has become a lay-led ministry that’s strengthening relationships, feeding neighbors, and renewing the church’…
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Brody pauses before the holiday rush to look at the small, steady habits that actually shape a grateful life. He shares childhood holiday memories and the new traditions he and Little are building with their family. He also highlights recent guests, gives Snowbird updates, and previews our upcoming interview with Abby West, a Las Vegas CSI agent wh…
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In this episode, Sam and Ryan Burge discuss how pastors become pastors. Using data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders, the cohosts reveal that clergy often come to ministry through winding, unconventional paths—many after careers in other fields. Far from being single-focused, pastors frequently juggle multiple responsibilities: leading …
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Those who serve in the Kingdom often experience what Dr. Michael A. Youssef calls, Loneliness of Service. On the next Leading The Way, Dr. Youssef continues his practical teaching series called, The Cure to Loneliness. Join him for biblical truth about today’s silent epidemic! Learn more at LTW.org!Be equipped with the tools you need to study the B…
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Have you noticed how it usually takes a lot of ordinary steps to achieve something extraordinary? Join us and special guest Jeff Manion to explore some ordinary habits that can lead to an extraordinary life of faith! WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: 📱On our website: https://www.discovertheword.org 🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3x2Swlq 🎧Spotify: http…
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In this Part 2 episode, Gwyn picks up right where she left off—right after whispering to her teammate, “I’m pregnant.” She shares candidly about the fear, shock, and sense that her life was beginning to unravel. We follow Gwyn through her hidden months at home and the way Scripture, research, and a refusal to take easy answers slowly shaped her pat…
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Men, this episode contains a big curveball and one of the most incredible God moments we've ever experienced in almost 1,000 episodes of the Men in the Arena podcast! Not a dry eye in the house! Don't miss this one. Can one simple "yes" really change the course of someone's entire life? In this powerful episode, Jim Ramos sits down with Richmond, a…
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One of the more painful aspects of ministry is losing church members. Sometimes these departures are for good reasons, like moving to another town or planting a church. More often than not, pastors struggle with the reasons why people leave. Josh and Sam discuss why pastors experience pain with the loss of members, and they explore some ways to cop…
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Thanksgiving is this month. Begin thinking of all the things you can thank God for – in fact, start writing a list and share some of those things this Thanksgiving with family and friends. Did you know that a lack of gratitude can lead to covetousness? Listen to hear 4 things you can do to live a life of gratitude every day…not just around Thanksgi…
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Send us a text Start the New Year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to grow with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Ready to host a youth ministry volunteer Christmas party your leaders won’t forget? We break down four super fun party ideas that turn a simple get-together into a tradition! Each idea scales …
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Karl Vaters talks with Dr. Jeff Forrey about grief, recovery, and how your church can help people, both inside and outside the congregation, deal with grief in healthy ways. Grief has no rules, but there are healthy ways through it. And churches—small churches especially—are uniquely suited to provide real comfort for people in these difficult seas…
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This is a question from the brotherhood in The Locker Room. Every man needs a locker room. Apply to join an exclusive brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room once a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questio…
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Gratitude shouldn’t end when the dishes are done. We open the door to a richer way of living—treating gratitude as expressed worship that reshapes our homes, our teams, and our hearts. With Scripture at the center and stories that will stay with you, we trace a clear path from seasonal thankfulness to a daily, deliberate posture of praise. If you n…
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This month, we honor and thank our veterans for their service, protecting our country–the USA. How brave they must have been to go to another country and face the unknown. As they were going into the heat of battle, did they ever cry out, “Abba, Father, Help me?” Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are G…
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This episode reframes the entire money conversation by separating the Church from the nonprofit structure that houses it. We name the fear, pressure, and assumptions that swirl around finances - and then clarify why revenue impacts the organization, not the mission. When we stop confusing the two, financial decisions get calmer, clearer, and more g…
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https://www.netzer.org/gather/p/dec-04-2025 December 4, 2025, 9am-Noon, Sheraton Valley Forge | Worship, Connection, Prayer, and Teaching for Pastors and Leaders! Registration closes November 27th! ^^^^^^^ The Quiet Reformation is a space of listening for God through the Bible and the Body of Christ, desiring change in the Church, but without the c…
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