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In Defense of Boring Student Ministry

August 31, 2018Mike Leake

“It’s a sin to bore young people with the gospel.” I heard that phrase quite a few times in my training as a student pastor. There is much to this which I would heartily affirm. If you have the ability… Continue Reading →

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Children's Ministry, church, discipleship, ministry, student ministry, youth ministry

When Ministry Takes Away Your Bubbliness

August 20, 2018Mike Leake

John Newton was the Kevin Bacon of 18th century evangelicalism. If you spend any time studying that period, you’ll run across some degree of connection to Newton. One particular relationship I’ve been studying recently is Newton’s connection with a little… Continue Reading →

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depression, discipleship, John Newton, ministry, Newton, Pastoring

What To Do While You Wait on the Lord

June 1, 2018Mike Leake 1 Comment

“And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father…” I heard a John Piper sermon quite a few years ago (or maybe it was an article I… Continue Reading →

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Acts, Christian living, discipleship, waiting on God

One Reason Your Bible Reading Might Feel Boring

May 26, 2017Mike Leake 2 Comments

“Phwwuuuttt!!!” I spit out the most nasty Coke I’ve ever tasted from McDonald’s. I assume they are low on the sweet sugary goodness which drips through the behind-the-scenes tubes and into my luscious drink. As I’m about to inform the… Continue Reading →

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Bible, biblical interpretation, Christian living, discipleship

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