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Helping “Puzzle Piece” Christians Grow in Their Faith

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Helping “Puzzle Piece” Christians Grow in Their Faith

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 18, 2026 0

by Chuck Lawless Church Answers Consultant I followed Christ at age 13 after having heard the gospel...

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How Church Leaders Can Combat Cultural Attrition

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How Church Leaders Can Combat Cultural Attrition

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 15, 2026 0

by Matt McCraw Church Answers Consultant and Coach My last article explored the reality of cultural attrition...

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Six Guidelines for Embedding Safety into the Church Culture

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Six Guidelines for Embedding Safety into the Church Culture

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 10, 2026 0

If you pastor a church of any size, you must manage the organization, which involves a combination...

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Seven Good but Uncommon Biblical Names for Boys and Girls

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Seven Good but Uncommon Biblical Names for Boys and Girls

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 8, 2026 0

by Thom S. Rainer Founder One of the churches I served as pastor had many babies born...

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The Pace of Leadership: Why Burnout Is Not a Badge of Faithfulness

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The Pace of Leadership: Why Burnout Is Not a Badge of Faithfulness

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 5, 2026 0

by Jacki C. King Church Answers Women I was talking to another ministry leader about rhythms and...

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Are Churches and Denominations Including Evangelism in Their Credentialing and Ordination Criteria?

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Are Churches and Denominations Including Evangelism in Their Credentialing and Ordination Criteria?

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors April 3, 2026 0

The last command Jesus gave before He ascended into heaven was not vague (Acts 1:8). It was...

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Easter Services: Big Special Production or Just Like Any Other Sunday?

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Easter Services: Big Special Production or Just Like Any Other Sunday?

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors March 31, 2026 0

by Sam Rainer President & Senior Consultant Planning for Easter Sunday raises a strategic question: should this...

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I Was 20, Unready, and Called to Pastor—What That First Church Gave Me Still Matters

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I Was 20, Unready, and Called to Pastor—What That First Church Gave Me Still Matters

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors March 26, 2026 0

by Chuck Lawless Church Answers Consultant It was March 1981. I had turned 20 just a few...

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Five Leadership Decisions That Quietly Kill Church Momentum

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Five Leadership Decisions That Quietly Kill Church Momentum

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors March 24, 2026 0

by Thom S. Rainer Founder Most pastors do not wake up in the morning intending to stall...

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The Data Says It Clearly: Religious People Are Happier Than Non-Religious People

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The Data Says It Clearly: Religious People Are Happier Than Non-Religious People

Jesus The Messiah TV News — Affiliates & Editors March 21, 2026 0

Sometimes it helps to state the plain truth found in the data: religious people are happier than...

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