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The church must avoid assigning the pastor’s wife to ministry roles God may not have called her to, gifted her for, or directed her to do. https://t.co/vju0a13oot

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“A [departing] pastor can be hopeful about the future without making the congregation feel that he’s happy to be rid of them.” — @aaronwsummers https://t.co/LUIj1uWaTS

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How well do you know your Bible? Try our biblical literacy quiz. https://t.co/4IQDzwRUOS

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“A pastor may leave for another church or ministry position, retire without a formal succession plan, or lead the church through a planned succession. Each requires a different approach.” — @aaronwsummers https://t.co/LUIj1uWaTS

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Guitars and worship bands are now more common than organs and choirs for Southern Baptists on Sunday mornings. https://t.co/wfCh4RqGqv

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NEW: A pastor can make the pastoral transition healthier by thinking carefully about these key issues when preparing to leave. https://t.co/LUIj1uWaTS

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As believers mature, they grow increasingly unashamed of their faith, unabashed in displaying the work of the gospel in their lives. https://t.co/ZkMhqLKEXI

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Southern Baptist churches believe they are welcoming, but many churchgoers aren’t actively engaged in inviting newcomers. https://t.co/wfCh4RqGqv

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If we keep these three truths in mind, we will better prepare ourselves to benefit from the Old Testament according to what it is. https://t.co/cqFZ7AysH8

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Two in 5 Southern Baptist churches with a sole or senior pastor (42%) say that pastor has other paid employment outside of that church. Most of those bivocational pastors work a second job because they need to do so. https://t.co/wfCh4RqGqv

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NEW RESEARCH: Most Southern Baptist churches are stable and confident about their future. However, warning signs exist. https://t.co/wfCh4RqGqv

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The average churchgoer scores low on discipleship, but focusing on a few key areas can lead to growth. https://t.co/BJ9GDmmwLJ

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If we can agree that new groups are good for the church, then the question becomes, “When do we start these new groups?” https://t.co/wMjzpp3QyI

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When you find yourself wanting to pray for our country but not sure what to pray, allow Scripture to be your guide. https://t.co/jm2XeVoJDZ

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“One of the greatest dangers in pastoral ministry is that the work of God can gradually crowd out our walk with God.” — Joseph Worley https://t.co/ZZMMV3Udw6

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“The holidays are busy, so create a church communication calendar well in advance.” — @markmac1023 https://t.co/PYpaagDlko

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“Over 40 years of ministry, I’ve discovered ministry always requires laying a foundation of regular disciplines necessary for the strengthening of my soul.” — Joseph Worley https://t.co/ZZMMV3Udw6

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Some Christian churchgoers aren't sure what quotes or books are actually in the Bible. https://t.co/VJL7gqvQrH

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NEW: The habits necessary for a lifetime of faithful pastoral ministry aren’t that different from those necessary for a faithful Christian life. https://t.co/ZZMMV3Udw6

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“Ministry leaders don’t need to have a clever answer for everything. We need to offer biblical wisdom and help students learn discernment.” — @zacworkun https://t.co/QJdGuFcPiD