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Introducing “Ministry Models” Teleconference

Posted on August 16, 2016 by danserns

Pastors, need a quick boost of insight? Join our free monthly Ministry Models Teleconference the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm Central time. The topic for September 7 – Time Management. The three Ministry Model tips for discussion are: … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… In Planning a Preaching Calendar

Posted on July 31, 2005 by danserns

Dave Livermore, Pastor, Kelso-Longview, WA Adventist Church (Oregon Conf). “I take a calendar that contains the whole year that I am scheduling. I mark in all the holidays first, those days such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Fourth of July, … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… In Helping Members Experience the Joy and Sacredness of the Sabbath

Posted on April 30, 2005 by danserns

Kevin Wilfley (kevinw@edenconcepts.org), Pastor, Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church, Spokane, WA (UC Conf.)   “New believers just beginning to keep the Sabbath and long-time members often have the same question of their pastors: “What should I do on the Sabbath?” … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… In Helping people with sexual addictions, pornography, etc.

Posted on March 31, 2005 by danserns

i) Matthew Gamble, Teaching Pastor, 24 Seven Ministry Center Seventh-day Adventist Church, Bellevue, WA (WA Conf.) “I am thrilled to see you tackling this issue head-on. It seems to me that there is an enormous problem with men and woman … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Getting My Taxes Done

Posted on February 28, 2005 by danserns

i)        Steve Leddy, Pastor & Spiritual Life Coach of 24-Seven Ministry Center Seventh-day Adventist Church, Bellevue, WA (WA Conf.) “It baffles me why so many people dread getting their taxes completed each year. I have developed the ultimate game plan … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Having a Regular Exercise Program

Posted on January 31, 2005 by danserns

ü       Elwood W. Starr, Pastor of Astoria, OR, Seaside, OR, and Long Beach, WA (Oregon Conf.) “Years ago I found out that HMS Richards Sr. regularly read while he did his daily walk.  In more recent years I concluded that if he … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Helping Those Who are Grieving

Posted on December 31, 2004 by danserns

i)        Matt Lombard, Pastor of Sandpoint, ID church in the Upper Columbia Conference: When I get that call informing me of a death I realize that every situation is unique so I PRAY “Lord, be with ___ right now and … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Having Fun With My Family

Posted on November 30, 2004 by danserns

Cleveland Hobdy III, Love of Life District (Federal Way, WA) “When we couldn’t find time or money for a vacation we had a “camping trip” in our own back yard! When we can afford a vacation we like to go … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Developing a Yearly Soul Winning Plan

Posted on October 31, 2004 by danserns

Dave Livermore, Kelso-Longview, WA District (OR Conf.) [In September Dave held a Pastors’ Leadership Retreat at his church. He and many of his church leaders shared what role they playing in ministry and soul winning. Here is a summary of … Continue reading →

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“What works for me”- We’ll pay you for the best ideas

Posted on September 30, 2004 by danserns

Each future issue of NPUC adventistpastors.com will include a section called “What works for me” on a specific topic. We want your best ideas and we’ll pay you $10-25 for each idea we include. Future topics will be… What works … Continue reading →

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