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Brad Brandt serves as Senior Pastor at Wheelersburg Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He is also Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and his passion in life is to know Christ and make Christ known to others.
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Faith & Evangelism

A Message for Ministers from Malachi

Fellow shepherds, we have a fiduciary responsibility. A Message for Ministers from Malachi.
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Faith & Evangelism

When the Sheep Teach the Shepherd

There’s another side to pastoral ministry, which people seldom discuss and often neglect. In addition to teaching, pastors also need to be taught.
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A man sits on his couch with his head in his hands in grief and sorrow.
Faith & Evangelism

Pastors, Let's Help People Experience Joy in Times of Sorrow

Pastors, how can we help our people experience joy during the sorrow that accompanies saying goodbye to a loved one? It starts with recognizing that joy is a gift. It's
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Engaging the Culture

Pastor, In Times Like These, We Must Remember Paul Schneider

“Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life…of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:35, 38)
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Faith & Evangelism

When the Minister is in the Desert

Summer is often a difficult time for a pastor. it’s hard to get traction with people in the summer, with all the traveling and family reunions. And this can produce
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Faith & Evangelism

O My Soul: Pastors, We Must Talk to Ourselves.

Pastoral ministry can be discouraging at times, even disheartening. This is why we must learn to talk to ourselves.
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Faith & Evangelism

Pastors, We Need Another Category of Success

Success is far more than bodies, bucks, and buildings. Success, according to Jesus Himself, is fruit.
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a herd of sheep with their shepherd in a desert place
Faith & Evangelism

When the Sheep Teach the Shepherd

There’s another side to pastoral ministry, which people seldom discuss and often neglect. In addition to teaching, pastors also need to be taught.
Brad Brandt
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a joyful white church under a blue sky
Faith & Evangelism

Boring Pastors, Joyful Churches

The church needs more boring pastors, those who do the hard work of ministry week after week and, choosing steadfastness over novelty.
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Faith & Evangelism

The Sign of Pastoral Success

Church attendance numbers matter. But they don't determine success. Faithfulness does. Let us be faithful, my fellow pastor, by His grace and for His glory. And let's remind ourselves frequently
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A pastor stands at his pulpit.
Faith & Evangelism

What Makes a Pastor Successful

What does success look like for a minister of the gospel? Is it a steady growth in church membership? Exceeding your budget? It can be a helpful exercise from time
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A bedside table with a lamp glowing.
Engaging the Culture

Dealing with Unmet Expectations…By Giving Thanks

As we give thanks to God, we will begin to see how God uses our unmet expectations to bring Him glory and bring us joy.
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