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Ryan Boys serves as the lead pastor of Green Pond Bible Chapel in Rockaway, NJ. He is the author of the forthcoming How to Preach Apocalyptic with Fontes Press.
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Faith & Evangelism

Ministry Encouragement for the Fall Busy Season

Like our fall season, apparently the fall of 1768 in London was a busy one for pastor John Newton. In a letter to a fellow minister, Newton commented, “This has
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Faith & Evangelism

Three Dangers of Seeking Praise as a Pastor

We preachers love praise—the love of adulation runs deep in our hearts. Man-pleasing is a complicated sin because it is a heart-level struggle. While the sinful pursuit of praise is
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Faith & Evangelism

A Theology of Summer Rest for Pastors

Most in our churches will prioritize some kind of summer rest/vacation time, but will we? Here are three theological foundations for embracing and prioritizing summer rest as a pastor.
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Faith & Evangelism

Preaching the Resurrection on Easter

Easter is when we focus especially on the resurrection of Jesus. If someone asks, “What will you preach on for Easter?” the answer should be obvious.
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Faith & Evangelism

Expository Preaching Is Important

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you.” –Matthew 28:18-19
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Faith & Evangelism

Recapturing Small Groups

Most churches have some form of small group ministry. We can recapture a biblical vision for small group ministry. We need clarity on discipleship to make the best use of
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Faith & Evangelism

Exegesis vs Eisegesis: What Are They?

“Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Tim. 4:16 CSB).
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Engaging the Culture

On Ministry Encouragement

Pastors need encouragement, and it is essential that we find it in the right place. If we chase encouragement through sin, we will only compound the issue. Thankfully, God designed
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Parenting

Five Ways for Pastors to Maintain a Healthy Family-Ministry Balance

Here are five ways pastors can maintain a healthy balance between family and ministry.
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Marriage

Why Young People Are Delaying Marriage and What to Do About It

If God designed marriage and clearly calls humans to pursue marriage, how can churches present and defend marriage in a culture leaning away from it?
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Faith & Evangelism

Why Churches Must Partner with Seminaries in Pastoral Training

Churches and seminaries must partner together for the good of both institutions and the growth of the Kingdom.
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Engaging the Culture

How Can the Church Care for College-Aged Sheep?

In light of increasing secularization of our colleges, wow can churches be intentional in our care for college-aged sheep?
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