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How to Get a Pastor to Move Across the Country to Your Church:

Sep 7, 2024

How to Get a Pastor to Move Across the Country to Your Church:

A Checklist for a Small Congregation to Follow Unity of Doctrine in the Leadership—If the church does not have or has a limited doctrinal statement, the leadership should request a detailed doctrinal statement from the pastor. There are several reasons for this: This is not a statement of...

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Shepherding Check-In Guide

Sep 7, 2024

Shepherding Check-In Guide

INSTRUCTIONS: Use these questions as a guide and note below any concerns or ways GBC can minister to the family or individual. Provide on-the-spot guidance and loving care as needed. Provide direction to resources within the church ministry as needed. Follow-up with family as needed if you make any...

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Church Leadership Team Top Ten Principle List

Sep 7, 2024

Church Leadership Team Top Ten Principle List

Foundation of Trust and Loyalty A decision you make Not based in perfectionism or not being disappointed Based in love for one another Based in the extension of grace Based in mutual support to desire the successful ministry of each other Based in knowing that a unified leadership...

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12 Ways to Stay the Course in Ministry

Sep 7, 2024

12 Ways to Stay the Course in Ministry

Whether you are the guy setting up chairs, ordering crayons for children’s ministry, or searching the Scriptures to preach the Word, the enemy of consistent ministry is apathy, discouragement, and even discontent. Six New Thoughts to Think Think about the rarity of a well-run local church. Tak...

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