Tag: success
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Pastoral Contentment and the Success Syndrome
I have been in full-time ministry for 13 years. Before I started my ministry career (for lack of a better term), I had one instructor notice my goal-oriented zeal and offer a book from his personal library. That book still sits on my shelf in my office, stamped with his seal on the title page.…
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Does God promise success?
If you are like me, then church growth matters to you. The success of the church and its ministries matters and my heart is so burdened for the people around us. I know that there are plenty of resources to help with church growth and outreach, but I was curious about just how many books…
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God’s promise to a holy people
Throughout the book of Leviticus, God constantly describes his own holiness and calls His people to also be holy. Holiness, as we’ve learned, is a simple concept. We worship God in a way that pleases Him. We live according to God’s created order; meaning we serve Him as King and treat all other people…
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Why can’t I be more like (insert name here)? (John 21:20-25)
Why do we define success according to the accomplishments of others? The human condition is such that we ask ourselves questions like: “Why am I not as popular as (insert name here)? I know I have more talent.” “Why didn’t I think of that, or have that idea first?” “That person is not a very…