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Tim Counts

Tim Counts is the pastor of Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester Center, Vt., and serves on the leadership team for Small Town Summits. He blogs regularly at He Must Become Greater.
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Engaging the Culture

Why I Still Believe in Youth Ministry

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word" (Psalm 119:9).
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Faith & Evangelism

Two Simple Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Pastor

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy
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Faith & Evangelism

Two Simple Ways to Encourage Your Pastor

"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor" (Romans 12:10).
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Faith & Evangelism

Brothers, Take (and Enjoy) Your Vacation Time

Here are four reasons pastors should take and enjoy their vacation time.
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Engaging the Culture

Because Jesus Sits, I Can Stand

Pastoral ministry often means being in the middle of a crisis, leaving a crisis, or heading into a crisis. I don't know what stressors you have been through recently, but
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Engaging the Culture

Now More Than Ever, Teach on Marriage

Do your church's families, children, teens, and singles know basic biblical truths about marriage that will impact their worldview and life decisions? Here are three truths about marriage that pastors
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Advocacy for Children

10 Things I Wish Pastors Knew About Foster Care

When my wife and I took twin babies into our home, we knew that we had a lot to learn about foster care. But I was surprised to learn that
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Advocacy for Children

Three Ways to Minister to a Family Who Has Had a Miscarriage

Miscarriage is a difficult situation for many reasons. The pain is deep, and especially when a couple has not announced the pregnancy, they may conceal that pain. However, as a
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Faith & Evangelism

The Resurrection Compels Me to Evangelize

No blazing biblical truth has compelled my evangelism more than the resurrection of Jesus. Here are five reasons the resurrection compels me to evangelize.
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Marriage

The Missing Ingredient in Too Many Marriages: Joy

Here are four ways to cultivate more consistent joy in your marriage as you strive to reflect Christ in the love you have for your wife.
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Faith & Evangelism

Yes, Churches and Parachurch Ministries Can Partner in Healthy Ways

I have found over the years that most parachurch ministries want to come alongside the local church, not replace it. Here are three healthy ways churches and parachurch ministries can
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Engaging the Culture

A Sanctity of Human Life Sermon Could Change Your Church

During last year’s Sanctity of Human Life sermon, I preached the following words a few months after the people of our state had overwhelmingly approved being the first state to
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