Posts with the tag “ministry”
Leaders Who Last Part 5
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on March 27th, 2025
What is the secret of longevity in ministry? After 31 years, I can say, “I am a hard guy to run off.”I am often asked, “What is the one thing that makes longevity possible”? There is no one thing. It’s like after getting a fly wheel spinning at a high speed asking someone, “What was the big push that made it go that fast”? There is no one push. There are several elements involved.In this study, we... Read More
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Leaders Who Last Part 1
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on February 27th, 2025
How tough is the ministry? Dr. John Bisagno told the story of listing the over 100 young men called to the ministry when he started pastoring. Of those 100, plus friends and acquaintances, only 4 of them retired as Pastor. In a recent George Burns survey, 38% of pastors considered quitting the ministry over the past year.When we are first called to ministry, many will admire you for your dedicatio... Read More
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The Power of TruthThe Deity of ChristThe Incarnation—God With UsJesus Died for Our SinsLeaders Who Last Part 2Resurrection and AscensionOvercoming the WorldThe Promise of PeaceThe Peace of GodThe Spirit of TruthPeace in the Midst of ConflictFacing Doubt with TruthLeaders Who Last Part 3The Implications of Believing in GodThe Denial of God’s WordEmbracing the Truth for PeaceThe Tabernacle and the VeilThe Sacrifice of JesusBold Access to GodPeace in the Midst of TrialsLeaders Who Last Part 4Peace with GodThe Peace of GodLiving in PeaceComfort in Troubled TimesThe Promise of JoyJoy Beyond CircumstancesThe Joy of Access to GodOvercoming Internal StrugglesLeaders Who Last Part 5The Shepherd Who ComfortsExperiencing the Fullness of JoyBuilding RelationshipsThe Reality of Persecution
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Obedience through LoveThe Importance of CommunityLeaders Who Last Part 6Love Your NeighborThe Reality of BelongingCelebration of CommunityExpecting OppositionThe Power of Seed PlantingStanding Firm in FaithChoosing Your MasterThe Example of HumilityLeaders Who Last Part 7The Ultimate SacrificeResponding to God’s CallThe Gift of PeaceThe Connection Between Love and ObedienceObedience as Evidence of FaithLiving Out Our Love for GodThe Burden of FearThe Call to ObedienceThe Joy of ObedienceThe Importance of PreparationLet Not Your Heart Be TroubledThe Role of the Holy SpiritUnderstanding OppositionRemember and RejoiceOur Mission in the WorldGod is in ControlNature of PrayerPromise of Calling