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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
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
Emotional Stress
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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
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
The Value of Godly Counsel • Heart for God Podcast | Episode 6
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The Value of Godly Counsel • Heart for God Podcast | Episode 6

There are a lot of voices out in the world, but which ones are right? What is good counsel? Where…
June 8, 2023July 24, 2023 Jim Townsley
Navigating the Battles of Today
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Navigating the Battles of Today

I grew upon the fifties and sixties and the world I knew then doesn’t exist today. We’ve come a long…
May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Jim Townsley
Heart for God Podcast | Episode 2
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Heart for God Podcast | Episode 2

We all have decisions to make. In the book of Daniel, we find an excellent example for us to follow…
May 19, 2023May 30, 2023 Jim Townsley
I Did It Wrong
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I Did It Wrong

Starting a church is not an exact science. God has blessed the feeblest efforts of good men while other church…
February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Jim Townsley
Roses in November
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Roses in November

I was privileged to graduate from Tennessee Temple University under the leadership of Dr. Lee Roberson. After graduation I had…
December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 Jim Townsley
The Perils of Ministry
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The Perils of Ministry

In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul describes his perils in the ministry. “. . . in labours more abundant,…
September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Jim Townsley

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