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Building the Best Church for Your Community with Rick Rusaw


Far too often the focus of a church is internal, meaning that a great deal of emphasis is placed on their effectiveness by the number of people and activities inside. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rick Rusaw as they discuss the importance of having an externally focused churches that are interested in getting people out into the community.



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Why Every Pastor Needs a Mentor


We sit down with Johnny Ardanvanis and Harry Walls to discuss the power of mentorship, humility in leadership, and the safeguards needed to finish ministry well. This conversation is a must-watch for pastors navigating growth, accountability, and the pressures of leadership!


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Reflections on Humility and the Senior Pastor


Deepak Reju


Mark demonstrated humility when he lost votes in our elders’ meetings. A senior pastor should be willing to lose votes. If he’s not, there’s something wrong.


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A Message for Ministers from Malachi


Brad Brandt


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How to be Patient in Hurt and Heartache


Paul Davis




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Preaching the Resurrection on Easter


Ryan Boys


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Is It Okay for a Pastor’s Wife to Skip a Church Event?


Katie Faris





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The Conviction to Lead


Al Molher


Using his own experiences and examples from history, Dr. Mohler demonstrates that real leadership is a transferring of conviction to others, affecting their actions, motivations, intuition, and commitment. This practical guide walks the reader through what a leader needs to know, do, and be in order to affect change.



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Pastors, you’re not alone. More than ever, the weight of ministry is leading many to consider leaving. That’s why The Focused Pastor partnered with Brian Croft to create Soul Care for Pastors: a FREE 10-lesson video series.




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