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(01:19) Defining a blindspot

(02:45) Setting up the conversation and biblical foundation

(08:55) Blindspot #1: I’m a really good preacher

(12:45) Blindspot #2: I relate to people well

(15:37) Blindspot #3: I am a clear communicator

(18:25) Ways to discover pastoral blindspots

(18:50) Prayer

(20:19) Self-discovery

(22:50) listen to feedback from varying voices

(27:39) Final word and prayer

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(02:40) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation

Being refreshed spiritually:

(06:40) abiding in Christ

(11:35) Laboring in hope with the end in view

Being refreshed physically:

(16:27) People, places, and things that are life giving

(30:28) Final words

(31:01) Develop an off switch

(32:08) Being connected emotionally

(33:42) Prayer

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(01:36) Setting up the conversation and biblical foundation

(07:36) The importance of the right balance of plurality

(09:55) What do deacons do?

(15:29) How [not] to find deacons

(20:08) How to find deacons

(22:15) Qualifications of deacons

(23:17) Congregational ways to find faithful deacons

(26:25) When you have no qualified deacons

(27:38) Can women be deacons?

(33:42) Final words and prayer

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(02:37) Setting up the conversation and biblical understanding

(08:36) The tension that exists

(12:35) Vision versus being creative

(17:28) The definition of faithfulness

(23:19) Faithful ways to shepherd creatively

(27:44) Final word and prayer

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(03:44) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation

(07:44) The first 5-years of ministry

(16:35) The first 10-years of ministry

(17:10) Cultivating patience and avoiding idealism

(19:40) Almost a second ministry

(22:30) The first 20-years of ministry

(23:10) Excitement in and around our church

(28:30) Personal and ministry growth

(30:19) Growth in raising up other leaders

(32:28) The next 20-years

(33:08) The importance of living (and ministering) consistently and with integrity

(33:05) Shepherding smarter not harder

(36:50) Final word and prayer

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(03:30) Biblical Foundation

(10:18) How location is important in thinking about ministry to children

(15:35) Specific programs for different maturity levels

(17:38) Intentionality in your children’s ministry and VBS

(22:15) Questions to ask as you plan your outreach to children

(29:54) Safety when ministering to children

(34:50) Final word and prayer

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(01:42) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation

(08:21) The standard for being a member: commitment

(16:14) A clear profession of faith

(18:45) A history of regular contention

(21:55) Moral issues

(24:45) Things that are not a red flag as it pertains to membership

(25:24) A lack of theological precision

(29:58) Don’t fit the culture of the church

(34:26) Final word and prayer

(00:46) What is the coalition of Advancing the Church?

(06:38) Why another conference?

(08:10) Providing unique partnerships and relationship

(09:12) Who are the speakers and what is the format?

(13:11) Focus on training faithful and strong women in ministry

(17:57) 10ofThose: a faithful ministry partner

(18:58) Ministry showcase not exhibitors

(21:40) Graceland Baptist Church: a faithful ministry partner

(25:02) One thing you’re hopeful God will do during this conference

(32:30) Final word and prayer

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(03:38) Biblical perspective and setting up the conversation

(12:42) Caring for your family as a pre-requisite to ministry

(14:13) What do you do when your parents are located many hours away?

(19:36) Is there a way to care for your aging pastors and serve faithfully in your post?

(24:58) The difference between extended family and your immediate family

(33:29) Stepping away for the sake of your immediate family

(34:45) Final word and prayer

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(02:51) Biblical Framework and Setting up the Topic

(09:48) Balancing exposition and application

(16:15) Keeping the congregation engaged in application

(19:26) Thinking through application

(21:26) Application from shepherding the flock

(23:00) Beware of oversharing or abusing the pulpit

(24:16) Sniper versus Shotgun

(26:52) Encouragement to apply the text

(28:22) Avoid laziness in preparing application

(29:12) Get your applications from the text

(30:17) Prayer