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Health Care Reform and the Health Insurance Tax Credit
by Mark Helland

Don't Be a Blind Magoo - Get a Vision! (Part 2)
by Marvin Yoder

Re-Connecting with Your Spouse
by Steve & Jane Hutchinson

A Call to Compassion - Watch it Conect You with Your Community
by Jim Graff

Manage Your Church for Financial Success
by Dale Marples

Do's and Don'ts of Praise and Worship, Part 2
by Phillip Renner

Don't Be a Blind Magoo—Get a Vision!
by Marvin Yoder

Are You Resting or Wrestline?
by Joe Coyne

2011 Tax Saving Ideas for Pastors
by Mark Helland, CPA

Computer Use Guildelines Your Staff Must Know
by Attorney Dan Beirute

Leading Through Loss
by Sharon Daugherty

Do's and Don'ts of Praise and Worship, Part 1
by Phillip Renner

Why Church?
by Rich Huston

Two Kinds of Ministry: Professional and Relational
By Rodney Lloyd

Grace for Effectual Ministry—Locating, Cultivating, & Using Your Spiritual Giftings
By Guy Duininck

IRS Audits of Non-Profit Organizations – Get Ready for Increased Scrutiny
By Mark Helland

Four Mistakes Pastors Make with Church Finances
by Dale Marples

First Impressions: Saving Souls Begins with Clean Restrooms
by John R. LaBruzzo CHA

Wired for Relationships
by Pastor Jim Herring

Church Security: The Costs of Security Negligence
by Jeff Hawkins

Purchasing Property - What Makes a Piece of Land Right or Wrong for the Church?
By Charlie Daniels

Does Your Church Need a Financial Check-up?
By Mark Helland

Breaking a ‘Lone-Ranger’ Spirit in your Ministry
Eddie Turner

Setting "Social" Expectations
Cullen Swanson

Guidlines for Meaningful Prayer in Counseling
Dr. James E. Johnson

Visitor Follow-Up
Joe Cala

Churches, Banks, and Loans
Mark Helland

Vacation Opportunities for Pastors
Compiled by Dr. Dan Beller

God's Heart for the World
Pastor Mark Brazee

U.S. Health Care Reform & Tax Credits for Churches and Ministries
Mark Helland, CPA

Everyone Needs a Slack Tide
Dennis Cummins

What's at Your Core?
Pastor Steve Smotherman

Excerpt from “7 Unchanging Laws for Happiness and Success”
Pastor Doug Bird

Permission Granted—Liberation and Motivation for Spectator Churchgoers
An Excerpt from Stan Saunders’ book

The Digital Genesis for Your Church
Cullen Swanson

Four Ways to Improve Your Worship Team by Sunday
Laura Cooke

The Top Five Tax and Personal Finance “Myths” for Pastors
Mark Helland, CPA

Remember From Where You Have Fallen, and Repent
Rick Renner

Tough Times Don't Last
Tim Gilligan

On Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader
Laura Cooke

Maximizing Your Online Influence
Cullen Swanson

How Pastors Can Save Money on 2010 Taxes
Mark Helland, CPA

How to Preach Without Converting Anybody
Charles G. Finney

100 Things God Said About Healing
Compiled by Pastor David Emigh

Serving Those in Crisis
Jeff Perry

Ministerial Detox - We All Need Cleansing
Pastor Jim Herring

Increased Scrutiny on Non-Profit Organizations & How Churches Should
Respond Now

Mark Helland, CPA

Why Would a Pastor Study Psychology?
Dr. Jeff Walker

The Indescribable Christ
Dr. S.M. Lockridge

Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers
Thomas J. Winters, Esq.

Taking a Break From the Pastor's Weekly Briefing

Planning Effective Missionary Crusades and Events
Ron Martin

Christian TV's All-Time Worst Fundraising Gimmicks
J. Lee Grady

The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention
Dr. Tim Doty

"Once Upon A Time" or Such a Time as This?"
Mrs. Linda Sharkey

Faith that Flows from Grace
Christopher Alam

To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out (Part 2 of 2)
By Mark Helland, CPA

The House of Destiny Orphanage: The Dream that Teamwork Brought to Pass
Pastor Norm Dubois & Friends

Pastoring Your Community: How Positive Community Relations Brings Favor
Pastor Scott Porter

What is Christian Counseling?
by Dr. Dale Doty

Personality Disorders in the Church
by Dr. Dale Doty

To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out (Part 1 of 2)
By Mark Helland, CPA

Band of Brothers: Why Accountability Matters
by Pastors Mike Kalstrup, Monte Knudsen, and Dan Berry

Second Fiddle
by Beth Jones

Purchase of Land
by Charlie Daniels

Spiritual Discipline - The Key to Transformation
Rev. Marty Blackwelder

Keeping the Tithe Holy: How Three Pastors Reconnected Worship to Giving
Pastors Rick Sharkey, Glen Johnson, Mark Garver

Helping The World Find Your Church On The Internet
by Dean Berg

Fixing the #1 Reason Why People Leave Churches
Rev. David Huskey

Income Tax Return Filing Requirements for Churches and Ministries
by Mark Helland, CPA

Sabbatical Policy
by Pastor Dave Williams

The FAB of Follow Up
by Joe Cala

Connecting with your Staff
by Pastor Dean Hawk

Five Ways to Fight Fraud in Your Church or Ministry Organization
by Mark Helland, CPA

Stop Complaining
by Pastor Steve Roll

For Mature Audiences Only
by Pastor Gerald Brooks

From Visitor to Member: Strategies to Keep First-Timers Coming Back
by Don Burns

Be An Example
by Pastor Bill Anzevino

Staffing for the Growing Church
by Pastor John Nuzzo

Jesus and the Bird Cage
by Paul Harvey

The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723)

Accountability and the Minister
by Pastor Bob Yandian

Working 9 to 5: Helping People Excel in the Marketplace
by Pastor Jim Herring

The Absalom Spirit - Unmasking the Malignant Imposter
by Pastor Dave Williams, D.Min, D.D.

My Consecration as a Christian
by John G. Lake

Understanding a Pastor's Call
by Pastor Mark Garver

Small Town Ministry - Big Time Heart
by Pastor Rob Wynne

Would Jesus Use a Nail Gun?
by Pastor Dennis Cummins

What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit?
by Pastor Patrick Norris

Are We There Yet? Musings from a Corporate Marketer
by Don Burns

Vision Revision - What Are You Doing with What You Have?
by Pastor Mark Cowart

God is Good, but is He Nice?
by Rev. Walker Schurz

Expanding Your Influence and Driving Traffic to Your Site
by Cullen Swanson

Keeping Your Peace
by Pastor John Carter

Attitude Adjustment
by Stan Saunders

Are You a Workaholic?
by Rev. Dean Hawk

Sabbatical
by Pastor Sam Smucker

Recovering from Crushing Disappointment
by Ray Almaguer

Fingertips on Glory
by Pastor Kenneth W. Hagin

Negotiating Transition, Part 2
by Rev. Gary Crowl

Preference or Conviction
Rev. Todd Bailey

Go! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith
by Pastor Joe Cameneti

A Cosmic Concert
by Tony Cooke

Negotiating Transition, Part 1
by Rev. Gary Crowl

A Word to the Wise
by Rev. Marty Blackwelder

Etiquette for Pastors – How to Honor Guest Ministers in Your Church (pdf)
by Pastor Michael Cameneti

Let's Make a Big Deal Out of Kids' Ministry!
by Geni Brooks

Surviving the Pressure Cooker - How One Couple Overcame Ministry Stress to Create a Successful Marriage
by Maria Foslien

Facing Personal Crisis While Maintaining Public Ministry
by Rev. Dean Hawk

Secure in Your Call
by Pastor Bobbie Marks

How Deep You Wanna Go?
by Beth Jones

If You Don't Pray You Don't Deserve to Lead
by Rev. Ron McKey

Secure Leaders
by Walker Schurz

Selecting an Architect: Tips and Stories
by Charlie Daniels (President of Daniels & Daniels Construction)

Where Was the Auditor?
By Donna Whiteside Smith, CPA & James E. Guinn, CPA (Guinn, Smith & Co., Inc.)

Cultivating Spiritual Gifts in Your Church
by Rick Renner

Four Methods for Mishandling the Greek New Testament
By Pastor Keith Trump

The Law of Putting God First
Pastor Michael Cameneti

Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Public Speaking
Pastor Jim Herring

How Do I Make A Referral?
by Dr. Dale Doty

When Should I Refer For Counseling?
by Dr. Dale Doty

Multi-Purpose Facilities
by Rachael D. Rowland

Six Tips on Performing Weddings for Unchurched, Non-Christian Couples
by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs (Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary) - www.malphursgroup.com

Ask the Accountant - Rewarding Staff?
by
Richard D. Locke

After Pentecost
by Donald Gee

The Speak with Other Tongues
(A Humorous Look at Witnessing) by Bob Cohen

Watch Out For "Christian Con Men"

(Investment Guidelines)
by James E. Guinn, CPA

How a Church Determines What Its Minister is Worth
A Leader's Salary Is Left to the Church, but Subject to the IRS
By Jim Guinn (CPA) & David Middlebrook (Attorney)

4 Things Every Pastor Should Know About Restoration
by Steve Roll

Weathering the Storm Without Being Weathered
by Rev. Chris D'Amico

Six Tips on Performing Weddings for Unchurched, Non-Christian Couples
by Aubrey Malphurs

The Pastor's Salary – an Investment
by Richard D. Locke, C.P.A.

The Church Benevolence Policy
by Richard D. Locke, C.P.A.

The On-Site Church/Ministry Review
By Richard D. Locke, C.P.A.

Faith-Based Initiatives Will Take More Than Faith
By Richard D. Locke, C.P.A. and Larry L. Perry, C.P.A.

Q&A - Should a Church Loan Money to Members?
by Richard D. Locke, C.P.A.

10 Things Every Pastor Should Know Before They Build
by Charlie Daniels

Are the Heathen Lost?
by Dr. D. James Kennedy

The 40 Martyrs of Sebaste
by Voice of the Martyrs

Women Preachers? Insights from the 19th Century

Dean Berg Ministries Web Site


The Forgiving Power of God
by Pastor Michael Cameneti

The List ... Are you On It?
by H.B. London

Missionary Wanda Casper, shares How “In Search of Timothy” Video Seminar strengthens pastors and church leaders in the Philippines

Fulfilling God’s Vision - Four Things a Church Needs
by Pastor Michael J. Burns

 

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