Tag: planning
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Planning Your Preaching Calendar
The time has come for me, as a pastor, to begin planning my preaching calendar for this year. In fact, the time came a couple of months ago, and the LORD allowed me the opportunity to set aside a few weeks in January (with the help of a couple of preachers in our congregation) to…
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Start Your Sermon Prep Early!
Preachers are well aware of the mounting pressure that builds throughout the week as Sunday approaches. Yes, there are many details to orchestrate for the weekend services and activities, but it all pales in comparison to the weight of sermon delivery. God’s people come to His house to hear from Him and His Word. And…
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Lessons Learned
I believe it would be fitting for me to share some personal thoughts and lessons learned from the opportunity our church, Vandalia Baptist Temple, recently had to host the World Baptist Fellowship Fall Meeting. The emphasis of this “semi-annual” meeting is always world missions, which is very close to my heart. My wife Megan and…
Rick Washburn, Jr. 