Staffing for the Growing Church by Pastor John Nuzzo John Nuzzo is the senior pastor of Victory Family Church located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Pastor John and his wife Michelle founded the church in 1993. Under their leadership, the church has grown into a body of believers possessing the same vision—to reveal the love of […]
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Re-Connecting with Your Spouse by Steve & Jane Hutchinson Steve Hutchinson has served as a church planter and Lead Pastor for over 17 years. He has also served in various capacities such as an Associate Pastor, Worship Director, Youth Pastor, Bible School instructor and Sports Director. He is currently serving as an author and traveling […]
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Dealing with Spiritual Infection Rick Renner Rick Renner is a highly respected leader, teacher, and author within the Christian community, both in the U.S. and abroad. He works alongside his wife Denise to see the Gospel preached, leadership trained, and churches established throughout the former Soviet Union. Rick and Denise are the founders and pastors […]
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The Principles of Spiritual Growth at Miracle Center Matthew K. McPheron Matthew McPheron, along with his wife Jennifer, direct the Miracle Center in Tucson, Arizona. The Miracle Center is a privately funded, non-profit program that provides a safe and nurturing environment for adults who are homeless or at risk for homelessness due to overwhelming life […]
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Spiritual Discipline – The Key To Transformation Rev. Marty Blackwelder Marty Blackwelder ministers in various Local Churches and Bible Schools around the world. He is a graduate of Samford University and Rhema Bible Training Center. He served on the staff of Kenneth Hagin Ministries for eleven years. Marty traveled as a member of Kenneth E. […]
They Speak With Other Tongues (A Humorous Look at Witnessing) By Bob Cohen “Have you ever been saved?” A rather wide-eyed young fellow startled me with his question as we waited for the bus. He handed me a booklet with a picture of hell on the front. “Sure,” I responded. “Once when I was nine […]
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Everyone Needs a Slack Tide Pastor Dennis Cummins Pastor & Author Dennis Cummins is a 3rd generation pastor and has been in ministry for over two decades, ministering in worship, the Word, and prayer. He is the Senior Pastor of ExperienceChurch.tv® in Puyallup, WA. Though located in the most un-churched county in the nation, ExperienceChurch.tv® is a growing, thriving church. With the […]
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Go! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith Pastor Joe Cameneti Joe Cameneti is the Senior Pastor of Believers’ Christian Fellowship, located in his home town of Warren, Ohio. Pastor Joe, along with his wife Gina pioneered BCF in 1983 following his graduation from Bible School. The Cameneti’s have four children: Joe Jr., David, Michele, […]
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Transformed Together: Why Every Believer Needs the Local Church John R. Carter John Carter is committed to helping people reach their potential in life through spiritual transformation. Known for his engaging and practical teaching style, he is the senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center, a culturally diverse church located in Syracuse, NY. He is […]
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Serving Those in Crisis Pastor Jeff Perry Jeff Perry is Senior Pastor of St. Louis Family Church, a life-giving, Jesus-centered, Bible-based church in the St. Louis area. He is also the Founder of Service International, an organization that reaches out with compassion to people in desperate situations—such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wars—all over […]
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On Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader By Laura Cooke Laura Cooke’s travels have taken her to 26 countries and to many states leading worship, teaching on worship, and helping churches. During her years as the Worship and Creative Arts Director at ORU, she not only led campus worship and coordinated bands, but she […]
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Selecting an Architect: Tips and Stories By Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels is the President and CEO of Daniels & Daniels Construction. He has over thirty years of construction experience. As a pastor’s son, Charlie Daniels embodies the heart of a pastor. He knows the daily pressures that pastors have to deal with, and has a […]
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Secure Leaders By Walker Schurz Walker and Haley Schurz have lived and ministered in Southern Africa since 1994. After graduating from Oral Roberts University they attended Rhema Bible Training Center and graduated in 1991. Their ministry, Africa Outreach, is strategically based in Lusaka, Zambia and extends to many of the surrounding nations such as South […]
Secure in Your Call Pastor Bobby Marks It is certainly a wonderful blessing to be a part of the church, the family of God. In Eph. 2:19, Paul writes, “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” Through our acceptance of […]
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Second Fiddle Beth Jones Beth Jones is an author and minister, who, along with her husband Jeff, pastors Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are the parents of four children. To receive Beth’s daily e-devo, go to http://www.bethjones.org/stay_connected. To learn more about Beth and her ministry, go to http://www.bethjones.org/home. "Then Pharaoh placed his own […]
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Sabbatical Policy Pastor Dave Williams, D. Min., D.D. Dr. Dave Williams, D. Min. is pastor of Mount Hope Church and International Outreach Ministries in Lansing, Michigan. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 225 to over 4000 members today. Pastor Dave strives to have the best-fed, best-cared for flock in the world, to provide […]
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Sabbatical Pastor Sam Smucker Sam Smucker was raised in an Amish home in Lancaster County. Sam and his wife Sherlyn went to RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. After graduating in 1977, they received an invitation from a newly formed group that was looking for a pastor. Sam and Sherlyn returned to Lancaster in […]
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Humor Section (cont) Chippie’s problems began when the woman who owned him decided to clean up the seeds and feathers from the bottom of his cage using a vacuum cleaner. When the phone rang, the owner turned to pick it up – and you guessed it – with a thud and a whoosh, Chippie was […]
Rewarding Staff? Richard D. Locke is a certified public accountant with over forty years of experience. His firm, Locke & Associates, P.C., is a full service accounting firm which specializes in taxation and nonprofit services. The firm has six certified public accountants servicing approximately one thousand clients in the United States and thirty countries. You […]
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Restricted Area – Caution Advised Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mark specializes in audit and tax related issues for church and ministry clients across the United States. For further assistance from Mark on […]
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Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne Pastor Joseph Coyne is the Senior Pastor of Harvest World Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Together he and his wife Misti, serve a growing church that welcomes and embraces people of all races and cultures. They have two wonderful children and have dedicated their lives to […]
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The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723) Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ’s sake. Remember to read over these Resolutions once a week. 1. […]
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Dealing with Religious Bullies Marvin Yoder Marvin and his wife, Leah, are the founding pastors of LifePointe Church in Mattoon, Illinois. Marvin is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and is also enrolled in the MDiv Program at Oral Roberts University. Marvin has a rich ministerial background, having pastored several churches, working in Christian […]
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Unplugged: Reflections From Our First Sabbatical Chuck and Tamera Ford Chuck is the founder and lead pastor of Relate Church in Byram, MS. In 1992, Chuck answered God’s call to pastor and asked Tamera to be his bride (Two of the best decisions he’s ever made). They have served in full-time ministry as pastors and […]
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Those in the pastoral ministry are not typically thought of as overpaid. Certainly in most cases they are not. Since the vast majority of churches in the U.S. are small, the overall compensation package for Protestant pastors is low when compared with teachers and social workers. However, the amount of a pastor’s salary is only one dimension of reasonable compensation; the manner in which they are paid is of just as much interest in evaluating compensation from a legal standpoint. … read more
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Staffing for the Growing Church by Pastor John Nuzzo
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeStaffing for the Growing Church by Pastor John Nuzzo John Nuzzo is the senior pastor of Victory Family Church located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Pastor John and his wife Michelle founded the church in 1993. Under their leadership, the church has grown into a body of believers possessing the same vision—to reveal the love of […]
Re-Connecting with Your Spouse by Steve & Jane Hutchinson
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeRe-Connecting with Your Spouse by Steve & Jane Hutchinson Steve Hutchinson has served as a church planter and Lead Pastor for over 17 years. He has also served in various capacities such as an Associate Pastor, Worship Director, Youth Pastor, Bible School instructor and Sports Director. He is currently serving as an author and traveling […]
Dealing with Spiritual Infection by Rick Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeDealing with Spiritual Infection Rick Renner Rick Renner is a highly respected leader, teacher, and author within the Christian community, both in the U.S. and abroad. He works alongside his wife Denise to see the Gospel preached, leadership trained, and churches established throughout the former Soviet Union. Rick and Denise are the founders and pastors […]
The Principles of Spiritual Growth at Miracle Center by Matthew McPheron
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThe Principles of Spiritual Growth at Miracle Center Matthew K. McPheron Matthew McPheron, along with his wife Jennifer, direct the Miracle Center in Tucson, Arizona. The Miracle Center is a privately funded, non-profit program that provides a safe and nurturing environment for adults who are homeless or at risk for homelessness due to overwhelming life […]
Spiritual Discipline – The Key To Transformation
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSpiritual Discipline – The Key To Transformation Rev. Marty Blackwelder Marty Blackwelder ministers in various Local Churches and Bible Schools around the world. He is a graduate of Samford University and Rhema Bible Training Center. He served on the staff of Kenneth Hagin Ministries for eleven years. Marty traveled as a member of Kenneth E. […]
They Speak With Other Tongues
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThey Speak With Other Tongues (A Humorous Look at Witnessing) By Bob Cohen “Have you ever been saved?” A rather wide-eyed young fellow startled me with his question as we waited for the bus. He handed me a booklet with a picture of hell on the front. “Sure,” I responded. “Once when I was nine […]
Everyone Needs a Slack Tide by Dennis Cummins
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeEveryone Needs a Slack Tide Pastor Dennis Cummins Pastor & Author Dennis Cummins is a 3rd generation pastor and has been in ministry for over two decades, ministering in worship, the Word, and prayer. He is the Senior Pastor of ExperienceChurch.tv® in Puyallup, WA. Though located in the most un-churched county in the nation, ExperienceChurch.tv® is a growing, thriving church. With the […]
Go! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith by Pastor Joe Cameneti
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeGo! A Simple Way to Share Your Faith Pastor Joe Cameneti Joe Cameneti is the Senior Pastor of Believers’ Christian Fellowship, located in his home town of Warren, Ohio. Pastor Joe, along with his wife Gina pioneered BCF in 1983 following his graduation from Bible School. The Cameneti’s have four children: Joe Jr., David, Michele, […]
Transformed Together: Why Every Believer Needs the Local Church by John R. Carter
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeTransformed Together: Why Every Believer Needs the Local Church John R. Carter John Carter is committed to helping people reach their potential in life through spiritual transformation. Known for his engaging and practical teaching style, he is the senior pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center, a culturally diverse church located in Syracuse, NY. He is […]
Serving Those in Crisis by Pastor Jeff Perry
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeServing Those in Crisis Pastor Jeff Perry Jeff Perry is Senior Pastor of St. Louis Family Church, a life-giving, Jesus-centered, Bible-based church in the St. Louis area. He is also the Founder of Service International, an organization that reaches out with compassion to people in desperate situations—such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wars—all over […]
On Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader By Laura Cooke
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeOn Selecting and Relating to Your Worship Leader By Laura Cooke Laura Cooke’s travels have taken her to 26 countries and to many states leading worship, teaching on worship, and helping churches. During her years as the Worship and Creative Arts Director at ORU, she not only led campus worship and coordinated bands, but she […]
10 Things Every Pastor Should Know Before They Build
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSelecting an Architect: Tips and Stories By Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels is the President and CEO of Daniels & Daniels Construction. He has over thirty years of construction experience. As a pastor’s son, Charlie Daniels embodies the heart of a pastor. He knows the daily pressures that pastors have to deal with, and has a […]
Secure Leaders by Walker Schurz
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSecure Leaders By Walker Schurz Walker and Haley Schurz have lived and ministered in Southern Africa since 1994. After graduating from Oral Roberts University they attended Rhema Bible Training Center and graduated in 1991. Their ministry, Africa Outreach, is strategically based in Lusaka, Zambia and extends to many of the surrounding nations such as South […]
Secure in Your Call by Pastor Bobby Marks
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSecure in Your Call Pastor Bobby Marks It is certainly a wonderful blessing to be a part of the church, the family of God. In Eph. 2:19, Paul writes, “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” Through our acceptance of […]
Second Fiddle by Beth Jones
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSecond Fiddle Beth Jones Beth Jones is an author and minister, who, along with her husband Jeff, pastors Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are the parents of four children. To receive Beth’s daily e-devo, go to http://www.bethjones.org/stay_connected. To learn more about Beth and her ministry, go to http://www.bethjones.org/home. "Then Pharaoh placed his own […]
Sabbatical Policy by Pastor Dave Williams
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSabbatical Policy Pastor Dave Williams, D. Min., D.D. Dr. Dave Williams, D. Min. is pastor of Mount Hope Church and International Outreach Ministries in Lansing, Michigan. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 225 to over 4000 members today. Pastor Dave strives to have the best-fed, best-cared for flock in the world, to provide […]
Sabbatical by Pastor Sam Smucker
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSabbatical Pastor Sam Smucker Sam Smucker was raised in an Amish home in Lancaster County. Sam and his wife Sherlyn went to RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. After graduating in 1977, they received an invitation from a newly formed group that was looking for a pastor. Sam and Sherlyn returned to Lancaster in […]
Humor Section
/in Humor Section /by Tony CookeHumor Section (cont) Chippie’s problems began when the woman who owned him decided to clean up the seeds and feathers from the bottom of his cage using a vacuum cleaner. When the phone rang, the owner turned to pick it up – and you guessed it – with a thud and a whoosh, Chippie was […]
Rewarding Staff? by Richard D. Locke
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeRewarding Staff? Richard D. Locke is a certified public accountant with over forty years of experience. His firm, Locke & Associates, P.C., is a full service accounting firm which specializes in taxation and nonprofit services. The firm has six certified public accountants servicing approximately one thousand clients in the United States and thirty countries. You […]
Restricted Area – Caution Advised by Mark Helland, C.P.A.
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeRestricted Area – Caution Advised Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mark specializes in audit and tax related issues for church and ministry clients across the United States. For further assistance from Mark on […]
Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeAre You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne Pastor Joseph Coyne is the Senior Pastor of Harvest World Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Together he and his wife Misti, serve a growing church that welcomes and embraces people of all races and cultures. They have two wonderful children and have dedicated their lives to […]
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723)
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThe Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723) Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ’s sake. Remember to read over these Resolutions once a week. 1. […]
Dealing with Religious Bullies by Marvin Yoder
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeDealing with Religious Bullies Marvin Yoder Marvin and his wife, Leah, are the founding pastors of LifePointe Church in Mattoon, Illinois. Marvin is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and is also enrolled in the MDiv Program at Oral Roberts University. Marvin has a rich ministerial background, having pastored several churches, working in Christian […]
Reflections From Our First Sabbatical by Chuck and Tamera Ford
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeUnplugged: Reflections From Our First Sabbatical Chuck and Tamera Ford Chuck is the founder and lead pastor of Relate Church in Byram, MS. In 1992, Chuck answered God’s call to pastor and asked Tamera to be his bride (Two of the best decisions he’s ever made). They have served in full-time ministry as pastors and […]
Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThose in the pastoral ministry are not typically thought of as overpaid. Certainly in most cases they are not. Since the vast majority of churches in the U.S. are small, the overall compensation package for Protestant pastors is low when compared with teachers and social workers. However, the amount of a pastor’s salary is only one dimension of reasonable compensation; the manner in which they are paid is of just as much interest in evaluating compensation from a legal standpoint. … read more