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The Character of Leadership – Servanthood
The Character of Leadership – Servanthood

Over the past few weeks, we have taken notice that the character of leadership involves integrity, security, purity, and humility. Servanthood is also part of the character of being Christian leaders.

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Constant ContactWebmasterAugust 17, 2022Character, Servanthood, Jude, 1 Peter, Matthew, John, Leadership, Jeff Iorg
The Character of Leadership – Humility
The Character of Leadership – Humility

This summer, we have seen the character of leadership involves integrity, security, purity, and today, we consider the characteristic of humility.

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Constant ContactWebmasterAugust 2, 2022Isaiah, Numbers, Zephaniah, Psalm, James, 1 Peter, Humility, Leadership, Character
The Character of Leadership – Purity
The Character of Leadership – Purity

Over the past few weeks, we have taken notice that the character of leadership involves integrity, security, and today, we consider the critical need for purity.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJuly 19, 2022Leadership, Jeff Iorg, Psalm, Purity, Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Matthew, Proverbs
The Character of Leadership – Security
The Character of Leadership – Security

As a husband, as a father, as a leader, as someone seeking to be a good manager and steward, I desperately want SECURITY.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJuly 12, 2022Leadership, Jeff Iorg, Psalm, John, Romans, Jude, Philippians
The Character of Leadership – Integrity
The Character of Leadership – Integrity

Over the next few weeks, I would like to share some characteristics of leadership. Seminary president and leadership teacher Jeff Iorg has been a blessing in my life as I have studied the subject of leadership and sought to mature more as a leader.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJune 29, 2022Leadership, Integrity
Keep Pressing On as the Local Church
Keep Pressing On as the Local Church

In my work with the SBCV, I have a distinct privilege of working with local churches and their pastors. As a pastor, I have been blessed to see local churches empowered by the Lord in advancing the Gospel.

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Constant ContactWebmasterMay 16, 2022Philippians, Local Church, Church, Paul
Keep Pressing On in the Joy of Jesus
Keep Pressing On in the Joy of Jesus

As we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, I would like to share with you some verses from the Book of Philippians that celebrate the glory and joy of Jesus Christ Our Lord.

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Constant ContactWebmasterApril 11, 2022Philippians, Keep Pressing On
We Are His Witnesses
We Are His Witnesses

In Hyman Alterman's book, Counting People, he estimates that there were more than one-fourth billion people on the earth at the beginning of the Christian era – that is more than 250 million people.

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Constant ContactWebmasterMarch 15, 2022Acts, Witnesses, Gospel, Roman Empire
Ukraine - A Nation and Our Neighbors
Ukraine - A Nation and Our Neighbors

Today, I want to share regarding the situation in Ukraine — because it is somewhat personal. You see my next-door neighbor is from Ukraine.

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Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 28, 2022Ukraine, Missions, Send Relief
Keep Pressing On As A Leader
Keep Pressing On As A Leader

Pastors, parents, church members, missionaries, and so forth, I hope you will be encouraged in the Lord as you lead and serve.

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Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 21, 2022Keep Pressing On, Leader, Nehemiah
Keep Pressing On Because God Can Work Through You To Bless The Next Generation
Keep Pressing On Because God Can Work Through You To Bless The Next Generation

It is a blessing to think back on people the Lord worked through to bless my life as a youth. God can work through you!

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Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 14, 2022Keep Pressing On, Next Generation, Youth
Leading with a Looming Awareness of the Presence of God
Leading with a Looming Awareness of the Presence of God

The former president of the International Mission Board and pastor, Dr. Tom Elliff, talks often about living with a looming awareness of the presence of God.

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Constant ContactWebmasterFebruary 8, 2022Keep Pressing On
Keep Pressing On Because We Have Hope
Keep Pressing On Because We Have Hope

Like many of you, I have preached from the Book of Job. Maybe you have gone through suffering like Job. Perhaps you have been called upon to minister to those who have suffered like Job. I am thankful God blesses us with the Book of Job.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJanuary 31, 2022Keep Pressing On, Hope
God is Able
God is Able

Whatever your situation, a simple three-word statement, yet a profound theological truth – God is able.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJanuary 24, 2022Bible Verses, Encouragement
Wrestling with God
Wrestling with God

A little-known fact about me is that I was a wrestler in high school. The coach personally recruited me.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJanuary 18, 2022Wrestling, God's Blessing
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

This Sunday, January 16 is designated as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJanuary 14, 2022Sanctity of Human Life
Keep Pressing On With A God-Focus This Year
Keep Pressing On With A God-Focus This Year

Like many folks, I begin reading the Bible in a new year with Genesis 1. This new year I am reading the Bible chronologically as part of my devotional time.

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Constant ContactWebmasterJanuary 10, 2022Keep Pressing On
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!

This weekend and Christmas Eve many of you will be leading and serving in churches as we celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps you will have loved ones visit you, or you will visit them.

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Constant ContactWebmasterDecember 16, 2021Christmas, Philippians
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Dr. Brian Autry serves as Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia, a partnership of more than 900 Southern Baptist churches.

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