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He Named Me David
My sense of rejection was deepening. Another sculptor now had examined me (I’m just an old chunk of marble) and after he saw the tell-tale flaw he walked on. It doesn’t take a good sculptor long to spot the big flaw in my body and find me therefore useless. They...
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Semesters vs. Quarters
There is an ongoing debate over whether higher education institutions should use the semester or quarter system. Some argue that a semester system lends to a better learning experience for a student. Others debate that a quarter system will provide students more...
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How to Become a Pastor
Many Christian believers struggle with the question of how to become a pastor. They believe they have received a charge from God to lead and shepherd His people, but they aren’t sure what to do next. The journey forward can be a struggle. But knowing what course to...
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Leadership Development
Leadership development is an essential ingredient in effective businesses, organizations, and ministries. When a company falters, often it can be marked up to an issue within the leadership. Churches are no different. While pastors often point the finger at the...
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Lessons from a Great Leader of the Past
A great deal can be learned from personal observation or reading about the triumphs and failures of others. I have long enjoyed reading biographies of great leaders of the past such as Lincoln, Churchill, and Luther. As examples, Lincoln suffered from depression,...
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A Bible College Advocate
The product of a Bible college! I am the product of a Bible college. In the fall of 1977, as an eighteen-year old, I enrolled in a college in Birmingham, Alabama. I graduated four years later with a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries. God graciously allowed me...
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