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Subject How to love the LGBT community; leading from the second chair
Date July 8, 2025 8:01 PM
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How the Church Should Love the LGBT Community | Patrick Schreiner


In this honest and timely conversation, Patrick Schreiner explores how Jesus interacted with those living in sin and what it means for the Church today. Discover how to extend grace without compromising truth, and learn what it takes to love people well in a culture that often forces a choice between the two.




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Leading from the Second Chair with Tim Winters


What does it take to lead well when you're not in the spotlight? This week, host Dave Stone sits down with long-time executive pastor Tim Winters to talk about "leading from the second chair." From staff dynamics and church growth to diversity, decision-making, and spiritual resilience, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone called to serve behind the scenes.




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A Pastoral Reflection on Pride Month


Jon Saunders




Pride Month has become the advent season for the religion of LGBT+. June is a season filled with gay religious symbols and testimonies of deliverance. The advocates spoke (preached) with religious fervor to further the cause of their new-found religion. The messages were filled with promises of hope, as well as warnings of judgement for those who do not accept.

June is daunting for all Christians; especially for pastors. There is no other month quiet like it. For one month a clear violation of God’s word is pressed in front of us 24/7.



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A Little Help from James for the Angry Pastor Dad


Marty Machowski


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Four Reasons Pastors and Wives Want to Escape Ministry


Rush Witt




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How Do You Balance Motherhood with Being a Pastor's Wife?


Katie Faris


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How Should Pastors Respond When People Leave Their Church?


Peter C. Orr





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The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds


Brian Croft


Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions?

In The Pastor’s Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pastoral ministry. These biblically rooted responsibilities help pastors determine how to spend their time and with greater discernment respond to the demands of the church.




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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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