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The Next Generation
Church Planting Personal Growth Spiritual Growth

The Next Generation

Churches and pastors need to recognize that investing in the next generation of leaders is not just a necessity; it’s…
November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 Jim Townsley
Signal vs. Noise
Church Planting Ministry Helps Personal Growth

Signal vs. Noise

            Successful entrepreneurs in the business world understand the many distractions in their business, referred to as noise. Noise is complaints,…
October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Jim Townsley
Overcoming the Fear of Man
Church Planting Ministry Helps Personal Growth Spiritual Growth

Overcoming the Fear of Man

Spirit-empowered preaching should inspire, encourage, and educate, while also correcting and rebuking, as instructed in 2 Timothy 4:2. Sermons should…
July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Jim Townsley
Investing for Retirement – Part 2
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Investing for Retirement – Part 2

            Length of time is the most important aspect of preparing for the future. At some point every preacher will face…
January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Jim Townsley
Investing for Retirement – Part 1
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Investing for Retirement – Part 1

            I am not a licensed or qualified investment adviser. However, I started saving from my early years in the ministry,…
January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Jim Townsley
Emotional Stress
Ministry Helps Personal Growth Practical Spiritual Growth

Emotional Stress

   The ministry requires physical, spiritual, and emotional stamina. Physically there are building projects, canvassing, long hours, as well as other strenuous…
December 23, 2023January 9, 2024 Jim Townsley
Lessons from the Farm
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Lessons from the Farm

        I learned a lot of lessons while growing up on a farm in Indiana. In addition to the work on…
December 1, 2023January 9, 2024 Jim Townsley
Three Suggestions for a Young Pastor
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Three Suggestions for a Young Pastor

            Often, I am asked for suggestions from young pastors. Seeking advice is a good thing. I have a great desire…
November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Jim Townsley
Brain Fog
Ministry Helps Personal Growth

Brain Fog

Brain fog, who hasn’t been there? It can affect the best of preachers. The pressures of the ministry conflict with…
October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Jim Townsley
Close the Gate
Church Planting Ministry Helps Personal Growth

Close the Gate

While growing up on a farm I learned many practical lessons. One of those lessons was the importance closing a…
October 1, 2023October 4, 2023 Jim Townsley

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