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Mental Health in Ministry with Dr. Mark Mayfield


Every pastor wants to care well for their people, but it's hard to pour from an empty cup. This week, join host Dave Stone as he talks with counselor and former pastor Dr. Mark Mayfield as they discuss how you can guard you own mental health and care for the mental health of your congregation well. Learn practical ways you can create a culture of care in your church as they address topics like loneliness, burnout, and suicide.



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The Joys of Serving Together was such a sweet time! We are so thankful to the Lord for everyone who attended the event! We pray that your marriage and ministry were strengthened this week.


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Pastor, Love Your Weary Wife


Erin Wheeler


Pastor, is your wife weary and worn from ministry life? Does she feel the expectations of others creep up and squeeze the joy out of her? Here are three reminders to you, as a pastor, as you love and cherish your wife.


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The Doctrine of Last Things and a Pastor’s Ministry


Andreas Köstenberger


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Leaving False Guilt Behind


Jani Ortlund




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Watch Your Life and Doctrine


Jon Saunders


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5 Ways to Improve Your Preaching


Daniel Stegeman





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The Making of a Biblical Leader


Robert L. Furrow


The Making of a Biblical Leader explores the essentials of spiritually guided leadership, both in character and in practice, for those seeking to grow in their ability to lead with wisdom and integrity.



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Help Hurting Marriages in Your Church


As a pastor, you know the weight of walking with couples in crisis. You want to help, but you don’t have to do it alone. Hope Restored offers proven, Christ-centered intensives that bring couples back from the brink. Thousands have found healing through this ministry. To make it easy for you to share Hope Restored with your congregation, we’ve created a free Pastor’s Toolkit.




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