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One Cure for Burnout: Building a Network of Like-Minded Brothers

John Baker April 24, 2021 2 Comments

Email another pastor in your area and ask them to read this article with you. Maybe it will start a life-giving friendship for both of “One Cure for Burnout: Building a Network of Like-Minded Brothers”

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Pastors Talk (Ep. 167): On Deacons (with Matt Smethurst)

John Baker April 15, 2021 No Comments

What does the Bible say about deacons? How are they different than elders? Should they balance the authority of the elders? Source: Episode 167: On “Pastors Talk (Ep. 167): On Deacons (with Matt Smethurst)”

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A Church’s Understanding of a Pastor’s Role — Practical Shepherding

John Baker April 15, 2021 No Comments

Is it important for a church to understand the Biblical role of a Pastor? How does that serve the congregation and promote further health? What “A Church’s Understanding of a Pastor’s Role — Practical Shepherding”

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Worship: Relevance & Reverence

John Baker September 8, 2009 No Comments

Worship: Relevance & Reverence Reverence vs Relevance from LifeWay Productions on Vimeo.

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Anger within Church Leadership | CCEF

John Baker July 30, 2009 No Comments

Another “Straight to the Heart of the Matter” post from our friends at CCEF. If you have ever been angry at church leadership, or been “Anger within Church Leadership | CCEF”

  • Christian Living
  • Church Leadership

A Display of God’s Glory

John Baker August 11, 2008 No Comments

The pdf document The audio files: Intro Deacons Elders Congregationalism Membership Conclusion

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