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John MacArthur Was My Mentor | Austin Duncan on Leading the Next Generation
In this inspiring conversation, Pastor Austin Duncan shares his journey from youth ministry to training future pastors at Grace Community Church. Mentored by John MacArthur, Austin reflects on the power of Christian mentorship, the weight of a pastoral calling, and the importance of discipleship in building strong, long-term leaders.
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The Weight of Ministry with Jimmy Scroggins
When Jimmy Scroggins became pastor of a once-thriving church in West Palm Beach, he found $3,700 dollars in the bank, a damaged-reputation, and a congregation with little hope. In this episode, host Dave Stone talks to Jimmy about how that church revived into a now thriving network of over 20 neighborhood congregations — each with its own lead pastor.
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10 things I wish I knew as a new pastor
Mason Rawls
Fresh out of seminary I was chomping at the bit; no more Greek flashcards or preparation for ordination exams. I was ready to be an ordained servant of God, trusting like William Carey, that “the future was as bright as the promises of God.” I was eager to marry and bury the saints, help win people to Christ and plant churches.
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Why Churches Die (and How Yours Can Live)
Thom Rainer
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Building Church Attendance that Endures
Phil Steiger
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Old Princeton and Missions
Brooks Buser
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Pastoral Ministry and the Beatitudes: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Andreas Köstenberger
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Pastoral Friendship: The Forgotten Piece in a Persevering Ministry
Michael Haykin
Friendship is a need that touches the deepest parts of the human soul. This is especially true in ministry. It is a need that is not simply rooted in enjoyment and companionship, but in the necessity to care well of one’s soul and survive a long-term ministry.
MINISTRY YOU SHOULD KNOW
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Truth Rising
Truth Rising is a bold new documentary, coming this September, that confronts the cultural confusion around faith, identity, and morality. Featuring voices like Os Guinness, John Stonestreet, and Chloe Cole, it exposes the lies shaping our world and calls believers to stand firm in biblical truth with conviction and courage.
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