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First person: 6 habits that risk moral failure for pastors

July 27, 2024

Christian media expert Phil Cooke shares six habits that risk moral failure for pastors. “I’ve discovered a certain pattern of behavior from leaders who fail,” he writes.

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First person: Addressing ‘gross mishandling of Scripture’

July 25, 2024

In the days following the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, an application of Scripture related to the situation made the rounds on social media and has continued to draw concern from ministry leaders …

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First person: Reflections on that scary Saturday in July

July 15, 2024

“Why do I remain hopeful? I’m hopeful because the harvest has never been more plentiful, and revival may very well be on the horizon.” writes Wes Fowler. “’Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning’ (Psalm 30:5).”

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First person: 5 reasons pastors should pursue a doctor of ministry

July 14, 2024

Matthew Haste shares five reasons why pastors should pursue a doctor of ministry degree.

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First person: Learning from Deaf culture as a hearing person

July 8, 2024

Over the past few years … God has opened many doors to a world outside my own, a planet which is complicated, a universe more overwhelming than my self-centered solar system, yet a world which is real: His world.

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First person: Personal reflections on journey of a lifetime

July 7, 2024

After three years on the road as traveling correspondents for The Baptist Paper, Trennis and Pam Henderson are retiring. Read Trennis’ reflection on his time with the paper.

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First person: Reflections on a patriot’s faith

July 4, 2024

It is easy to get caught up in the winds of patriotism, but it is crucial as Christian to remember that our allegiance to a heavenly kingdom comes before any allegiance to an earthly one.

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First person: Help college freshmen near you

July 3, 2024

Recent high school graduates will soon embark on well-worn paths that are brand new to them. They need your help to stay connected to the church.

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First person: Impacting the Middle East with global missionary partners

July 2, 2024

Through the International Mission Board, missionaries are allowed to travel the world and proclaim the gospel to all nations, even when they’re seemingly placed in an unlikely region.

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First person: Do church planters need more ‘early risk’ for later success?

July 1, 2024

Today, with so many networks out there that pay salary and set church planters up with insurance, mentoring advice and building expenses, much of the risk of launching a church has been eliminated. I’m wondering if that risk is needed.

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