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Equipping vs. Hiring: The Secret to Building a Thriving Church | Jonny Ardavanis


How do you raise up leaders in a rapidly growing church without burning people out — or hiring too fast? In this conversation with Jonny Ardavanis, we explore how Stonebridge Church moved from 400 to 1,800 in just 18 months while keeping lay leadership central.



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The Power of Boundaries: Kevin A. Thompson’s Approach to Faith, Family, and Leadership


How do you lead a church without losing your family in the process? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson to unpack the crucial role boundaries play in ministry and parenting.


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The Sign of Pastoral Success


Brad Brandt


We live in a success-oriented society. Sadly, we often define success in the church more by what “the sign” says than God’s Word.


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Honoring the Hurting on Mother's Day


Harmony Zeichik


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Training Up Mothers in the Church


Caroline Newheiser




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Mothering and The Mission of the Church


Jon Saunders


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Paul Tautges





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Raising Kingdom Kids


Tony Evans


This book is for every dad or mom who wants to fulfill the parenting role God has given them ― not just in raising healthy kids intellectually, physically, and socially, but in contributing to their child’s relationship with God and alignment under His plan.



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