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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Daniel Stegeman

Daniel Stegeman (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) has pastored churches in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. He blogs at pastoral-theology.com and is the author of Help! I Want to Be a Loving Husband. Daniel and his wife, Stephane, have four children and reside in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

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One Key to Ministry Longevity

One key to ministry longevity is pursuing personal holiness. There is no way around it. Holiness is foundational to the pastoral calling and must never be compromised or short-circuited.

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6 Tips for Pastoral Visitation

Every pastor should aim to find avenues of personal connection, including texting, calling, emailing, and home visits. Here are 6 tips to enhance pastoral visitation.

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6 Ways to Minister to the Grieving

Grief ministry is a crucial part of pastoral ministry. When death touches your congregation, you must be prepared. Following the death of a church member, there are a few things to remember during the grieving process.

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6 Keys to Pastoral Longevity with Pastor Dave

I asked my friend Dave, who has been a pastor for 70 years, what the secret of his longevity was. He answered, “The grace of God, the will of God, and the love of the people.” Over the years, I have learned many things from Pastor Dave. Here are six lessons.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Preaching 

No preacher ever “arrives.” If a preacher ever believes he has mastered the craft and can push cruise control and glide along, he is in a dangerous place. I am confident, however, that you desire to improve your preaching and are earnest to do so. Here are 5 ways to strengthen your preaching.

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6 Conflict Resolution Principles for Pastors

Our aim as pastors and church leaders should not be “conflict avoidance” but “conflict resolution.” Here are a few things to keep in mind.