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Arturo Azurdia III was the featured speaker in Southeastern Baptist Seminary's recent Adams Lecture Series. Azurdia is associate professor of pastoral theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Ore., and the sen... Continue Reading...

How early do you begin preparing for Easter? 1 week before Easter 2-3 weeks before 4-6 weeks before 7-10 weeks before Earlier than that Poll Maker  ... Continue Reading...

In an issue of his Ministry Toolbox, Rick Warren advises, “One of the most common causes of frustration and friction in ministry is that we don't really listen to each other. Too often we talk at each other rat... Continue Reading...

Do you normally preach through biblical books? Yes, always Yes, usually Sometimes Not usually Never surveymaker ... Continue Reading...

In a recent issue of his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren said, “Every church must eventually decide whether it is going to be structured for control or structured for growth.  For a church to grow, bot... Continue Reading...

How often does your church have official business sessions? Annual Semi-annual Quarterly Monthly More frequently than monthly Other We don't have business sessions as a congregation surv... Continue Reading...

A wise carpenter takes care of his tools. A gifted surgeon cares for her instruments. A pilot makes sure the aircraft has been well maintained. As a preacher, your most important physical tool is your voice,... Continue Reading...

How many conferences have you attended in the past year? 6 or more 4-5 2-3 1 None ... Continue Reading...

Struggling to help children embrace the Bible? The best way to teach something is through story… Christian parents and leaders know that the Bible is so important to all of us. They also want to pass on that... Continue Reading...