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Daniel Stegeman

Daniel Stegeman serves as pastor of Pine Glen Alliance Church in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. He blogs at pastoral-theology.com and is the author of Help! I Want to Be a Loving Husband.
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Faith & Evangelism

6 Ways to Walk with Others Through Trials

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you
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Faith & Evangelism

6 Keys to Staying Healthy in Ministry

While it is true that God uses us in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:10), generally speaking, you will be more effective in ministry when in good health than in bad.
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Faith & Evangelism

6 Keys to Staying Healthy in Ministry

Just like everyone else, pastors need healthy life rhythms. Read Daniel Stegeman's suggestions for prioritizing healthy living as a pastor.
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Faith & Evangelism

Pastors, Bloom Where You are Planted

I’ll never forget a dear lady from that church telling me early on, “Bloom where you are planted.” That wisdom applies to almost everything in life, no less pastoral ministry.
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Faith & Evangelism

Jonathan Edwards and 5 Signs of True Revival

As pastors and church leaders strive to discern what genuine revival is and isn’t, there is no better guide than Jonathan Edwards. His work is thoroughly biblical and can sift
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Faith & Evangelism

The Pastor and Prayer – 6 Principles to Keep in Mind

If we are going to experience church revitalization, it must start with a renewed emphasis on prayer.
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Faith & Evangelism

6 Ways for Pastors to Respond to Criticism

Criticism comes in different shapes and sizes. While the pastor cannot control how the critic responds, he can control his response. Here are six ways to respond to criticism.
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Marriage

5 Reasons Your First Ministry is to Your Family

As you make yourself available to your family and invest deeply in that ministry, you will grow in your pastoral skills and giftedness.
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Marriage

6 Things to Cover in Pre-Marital Counseling

“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). 
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A pastor sits on the edge of a cliff watching the sunrise, pondering pastoral longevity.
Faith & Evangelism

One Key to Ministry Longevity

One key to ministry longevity is pursuing personal holiness. There is no way around it. Holiness is foundational to the pastoral calling and must never be compromised or short-circuited.
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A pastor sits with two men outside beneath a tree practicing pastoral visitation.
Faith & Evangelism

6 Tips for Pastoral Visitation

Every pastor should aim to find avenues of personal connection, including texting, calling, emailing, and home visits. Here are 6 tips to enhance pastoral visitation.
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A pastor puts his hand on a grieving congregants back.
Faith & Evangelism

6 Ways to Minister to the Grieving

Grief ministry is a crucial part of pastoral ministry. When death touches your congregation, you must be prepared. Following the death of a church member, there are a few things
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