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Honoring Veterans Day in Church

Posted on October 23, 2023October 24, 2023 by ptsblog

History of Veterans Day Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars, and Veterans Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and…

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A Tip to Engage Your Congregation in Ministry: Ask Questions

Posted on February 3, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog

My three year old daughter just entered the “Why?” phase of childhood. Everything around us provides endless possibilities for questions. Why is it dark out? Why do I have to go to sleep? Why don’t we eat boogers? As I’ve listened to her unending curiosity, I’ve become convinced that this inquisitiveness is one reason why…

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Ministry and Social Media: 5 tools, 5 minutes each

Posted on November 3, 2015August 2, 2021 by SEO

Chances are that as a pastor you wish you had time to increase your presence on social media. You know that’s where conversations are taking place these days—and not just the kids from your youth group. You wish you had a dedicated volunteer or staff person to focus exclusively on things like blogging or Facebook, Twitter…

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