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A Simple Charge

Rick Atchley recalls the best preaching advice he ever received from Dr. Neil Lightfoot: “Preach the Word!” Discover why this simple charge continues to guide his calling and…

Rick Atchley · July 20, 2014
leadership priorities
Church Leadership

Time Pout

Janet McMahon shares life-changing leadership advice from Jon Ferguson about managing urgent demands, focusing on what truly matters, and making intentional decisions that shape effective ministry leadership.

Janet McMahon · July 20, 2014
handling church criticism
Church Leadership

Their Prison, My Freedom

Dick Alexander shares the best advice he ever received about handling church critics, revealing how a simple change in perspective freed him from division and helped him respond…

Dick Alexander · July 19, 2014
trust good intentions
Church Leadership

Intentional About Intentions

What if assuming the best about others could transform the way you handle conflict? Matt Proctor shares Bob Russell's simple leadership advice and explains how trusting good intentions…

Matt Proctor · July 19, 2014
Handling Praise and Criticism
Church Leadership

The Secret to a Level Head

Dudley C. Rutherford shares his father's advice for handling praise and criticism, explaining how church leaders can avoid pride, resist self-doubt, and maintain a healthy perspective when others…

Dudley C. Rutherford · July 19, 2014
advice on humility
Christian Living

Somebody Already

"Don't get above your raising." Robert F. Hull Jr. reflects on his mother's advice, the importance of humility, and why education and social standing never determine a person's…

Robert F. Hull Jr. · July 18, 2014
seeking God's will in marriage
Family & Relationships

The Desire of My Heart

Sam E. Stone recalls the Scripture-based advice a missionary friend shared about marriage, God's will, and the desires of the heart—and how that wisdom shaped one of his…

Sam E. Stone · July 18, 2014
following God's call
Church Leadership

Would a Belly Have Been Better?

Tim Harlow recalls the best and worst advice he received about accepting a ministry position at Parkview Christian Church—and why following what he believed was God's call meant…

Tim Harlow · July 17, 2014
ministry leadership perspective
Church Leadership

Things Will Get Better or Worse!

Cal Jernigan shares the best ministry advice he ever received and explains how keeping successes and setbacks in perspective helps church leaders maintain emotional balance and lead with…

Cal Jernigan · July 17, 2014
worst ministry advice
Church Leadership

Too Pretty?

Mary Kamau recalls the worst advice she ever received: slow down ministry growth. Discover how trusting God's direction instead helped Missions of Hope International reach more than 10,000…

Mary Kamau · July 17, 2014
best ministry advice
Church Leadership

Father Knew Best

Don Wilson shares the best ministry advice he ever received from his father: "Love your wife and preach the Word." Discover how these simple words shaped decades of…

Don Wilson · July 16, 2014
best advice for Christian service
Christian Living

Selling Carpet and Serving the Lord

A simple question from preacher Jim Walters changed Wayne B. Smith's career path. Discover how one piece of advice led him from selling carpet to a lifetime of…

Wayne B. Smith · July 16, 2014
best preaching advice
Church Leadership

Where’s Jesus?

One simple question changed Ben Cachiaras's approach to preaching: "Where was Jesus?" Discover the best preaching advice he ever received—and a humorous example of the worst.

Ben Cachiaras · July 16, 2014
human suffering
Care & Counseling

Suffering All Around

Dusty Rubeck reflects on unforgettable leadership advice about human suffering, revealing how recognizing the hidden pain of others can deepen compassion, awaken humility, and change the way we…

Dusty Rubeck · July 15, 2014
ministry advice
Church Leadership

”Don’t Touch” ”Think Straight”

Don Hinkle shares memorable ministry advice on protecting personal integrity, avoiding assumptions about people, and keeping a healthy perspective on ministry effectiveness through the wisdom of fellow ministers…

Don Hinkle · July 14, 2014
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