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Leading through Change with Pastor Gene Appel


Change is never easy, especially in a church setting, but it's vital for long-term health. Join host Dave Stone and Pastor Gene Appel as they share practical steps for guiding your church through change, cultivating vision, and keeping your focus on what matters most.


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How to Receive Pastoral Criticism


Ernie Baker


Let’s allow Scripture to give us direction. It tells us, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31); therefore, we must receive and respond to all as an act of worship. That includes criticism, whether it’s legitimate or not. Through the years, the Lord has led me to develop five principles to cope with ministry criticism in ways that honor Him.


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The Pastor’s Treasury: His Library


Ray Comfort


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The Doctrine of the Church and a Pastor’s Ministry


Andreas Köstenberger




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The Real Issue Behind Abortion


Jon Saunders


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6 Ways Pastors Can Champion Sanctity of Life


Daniel Stegeman





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Counseling


John MacArthur


Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors.



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