ShepherdTools.org: September 2008

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Christian Becker
Pastor Becker leads First Brethren Church and is "married to my college sweetheart and we have four children and five grandchildren".
Robert Fetterhoff
Born in Jackson, MS. Married to Roxanne since 1976. Has 2 children: Kristin and Kara. Saved since 1958. He pastors in Wooster, OH.
Jerry Shirley
Jerry and Kimberly Shirley accepted the Senior Pastor position at GBC on Jerry's 31st birthday in 2001. They have been in full-time ministry since 1991. They have 3 children: Jacob, and twins Aaron and Alyssa.
Jack Peters
Pastor Jack Peters has been a minister of the Gospel since December of 1975. Born in Paterson and raised in Wayne, New Jersey, he and Dottie enjoy living in the country and sharing life with the folks at Mount Union Bible Church.
Bob Combs
Pastor Bob is a mentor, a friend and a leader of leaders.
Rich Schnieders
Pastor Rich is both a Pastor and Detective with the county sheriff's office and has generously shared with our site.
John Shore
John is an excellent writer with a number of well acclaimed books. If you see his work, you won't stop reading!
Dave Burchett
Emmy Award winning television sports director, author, and Christian speaker. Author of When Bad Christians Happen to Good People and Bring'em Back Alive: A Healing Plan for those Wounded by the Church.
Gerrard Fess
A unique Canadian writer (meaning I like his blog, it's weird like me) from Hagerstown, MD.
Kary Oberbrunner
Pastor of Discipleship at Grace Church, Powell, OH.

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September 2008

September 30, 2008

Review Bible Software Packages for Sermon Prep and Study

There are a number of packages sold for Bible study. Here is a review of five prominent ones: LINK

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September 27, 2008

Know what your kids are texting - SMS Code language

Kids are texting an unbelievable amount. You may read what they are saying, but not understand. This little key to texting language may help you understand. Try sending your teens a message using an abbreviation.. they will look at you like you have "invaded their space"! LINK

Posted at 05:19 PM in Youth Ministry | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 26, 2008

Preparing My Heart to Preach

I need to prepare my heart to teach and preach God's Word, don't you? LINK

Posted at 02:17 PM in Prayer and Spiritual Maintenance, Sermon Center | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Setting Limits in Pastoral Counseling

This is a necessary read for Pastors that are buckling under the load: LINK

Posted at 02:13 PM in Pastoral Counseling Tips | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Learning the Discipline of Rest

Most Pastors I know have only one speed: Full ON! Here is a reminder: LINK

Posted at 02:03 PM in Prayer and Spiritual Maintenance | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 23, 2008

Sexual Addiction

A rising tide, you will need information to deal with this in counseling: LINK

Posted at 07:34 AM in Pastoral Counseling Tips | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Athens - Coming to a School Near You!

Has Socrates been to the American University system? LINK

Posted at 07:33 AM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Be Thankful for this Day!

I found this little story as a good reminder for my walk today in the Lord: LINK

Posted at 07:30 AM in Prayer and Spiritual Maintenance | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 20, 2008

Want to Mass Text your youth for FREE!

Sending a text message has been found to be more effective than calling every student. Many don't answer the phone and use their minutes, but will answer a text! Now you can text them all at one time for free! LINK

Posted at 08:23 AM in Youth Ministry | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Have trouble cutting and pasting from the Web?

Did you find the perfect illustration on a website for the sermon, only to have it come in bold, underlined font and color? Get rid of all but the text automatically: LINK

Posted at 08:21 AM in Productivity, Sermon Center, Sermon Illustrations | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Send a FREE Epost card they will remember!

Has someone been missing church lately. You can send them a personal ecard with a picture of something they were doing at the church, a short recorded message and email directly to them... in minutes, FREE: LINK

Posted at 08:15 AM in Church Ministry Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Quick Note Taking Method - Your cell phone - FREE

Did you ever sit in the audience of a seminar and wish you could write down what they projected on the screen? I saw a song I wanted to remember the words to on a recent worship screen. With a cell phone, I could get not just the picture, but the words! LINK

Posted at 08:13 AM in Productivity | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Answering Objections to Christianity

Have you been faced with people that were antagonistic to Christianity? Sincere prayer and recalling some of the guidelines here will help: LINK

Posted at 08:10 AM in Church Ministry Ideas, Pastoral Counseling Tips, Sermon Center | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 18, 2008

Save Money buying online

Pastors have the ability to save money by online shopping. Use the credit card that has the best benefits for that item: LINK

Posted at 03:29 PM in Productivity | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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