Acts 2:17     “‘In the last days, God says,

I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

your young men will see visions,

your old men will dream dreams. 

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Finding People To Walk With You In Ministry

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Finding People To Journey With in Recovering From Preaching

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Preachers Shouldn’t Go It Alone

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Creating A Pattern of Rest and Recovery

Creating A Pattern of Rest and Recovery   Peter Wagner was one of my professors while I worked on a doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.  He made an indelible impact on my life as I learned about how to form growing churches.  But when I think of him, I remember most something […]

Recovery Is Necessary After Preaching

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