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One of the greatest joys in ministry is watching someone discover God’s purpose for their life, then seeing them embrace their God-given design and step into the plans He has prepared for them.

As ministry leaders, we have the sacred privilege of partnering with God by helping people recognize and respond to His call.

Jesus modeled this for us in the New Testame...


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It was my first summer as a full-time children’s pastor. I was so excited to have the time and budget to do all the things I’d been dreaming about but couldn’t do. So, I did. 

First, I took my Junior Bible Quiz team to Nationals in Orlando, Florida (with a stop at Disney World).  We got back on Saturday. The next day I led children’s church, then hopped on a...


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Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

Joe Oden writes the following in his new book, Empowered to Pray:

In an hour when many leaders are fixated on numerical growth, how to accommodate and make seekers feel comfortable, leadership strategie...


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District council season is one of the highlights of my year. I have heard countless encouraging reports from district and network gatherings, marked by meaningful fellowship and spiritual encouragement.

The richness of our Fellowship strengthens and refreshes us for the journey ahead. District council season reminds me that unity positions us for revival, strengthens u...


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A stand-off between master and slave, a quarrel between two women, a community wracked with grief over the death of loved ones, a heartfelt expression of thanks to friends for their love and care — these were the kinds of issues that, in part, prompted the letter writing of the apostle Paul.

But with the gospel at the center of his ministry, why did Paul put so much ef...


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