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Let’s End ‘Unemployment’ in the Church!

Recently I had an unusual experience at one of our church’s early morning prayer meetings. Things were proceeding uneventfully when one of the men started interceding for our church members…

Jim Buchan December 30, 2023

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Church Health & Growth Inspiration Leadership

Untie That Colt!

Recently I talked with a young friend in another state who serves as a campus pastor for a large multisite church. "Have you had many opportunities to preach lately, Chris?"…

Jim Buchan March 11, 2022

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Inspiration Leadership

Elijah’s Unanswered Prayer

Although the prophet Elijah is famous for his mighty prayers, I've always been more intrigued by the prayer God ignored. James 5:17-18 recounts Elijah's amazing feat in praying for Israel's…

Jim Buchan October 22, 2016

Church Health & Growth

Called & Equipped

Are YOU Ready for the Ministry God Has Called You To? The Bible makes it absolutely clear that every believer is called to "ministry" of one kind or another (1…

Jim Buchan January 19, 2015

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Inspiration Leadership

Equipping Giant Killers

I recently had the great privilege of speaking to a group of 80 giant killers. They don’t all realize they are giant killers, but they truly are. Before I spoke,…

Jim Buchan November 22, 2013