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Culture Vultures: Starve the Doubts, Feed the Vision
CULTURE VULTURES! Wherever there is vision, vultures circle overhead, waiting to pick it apart. These phrases are their favorite prey:...
Russ Smith
Jan 131 min read
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Never Give Up: Staying Encouraged Through Faith and the Holy Spirit
In today’s culture the most important part of our day, life, ministry is to stay encouraged.  2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in...
Russ Smith
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Leading with Integrity: Four Biblical Principles for Effective Leadership
You don’t need to read much of the Bible to realize that God cares deeply about his reputation. For example, the Bible says in Ezekiel...
Russ Smith
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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Embrace the CUP: Navigating Growth through Chaos, Uncertainty, and Pain
Drink from the C.U.P. How to grow during times of Pain, Uncertainty and Chaos: CHAOS: Most leaders hate chaos. It makes us uncomfortable...
Russ Smith
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Navigating Mental Health in Ministry
I thought I could never tell anyone about this. So I remained silent about my reality until the isolation and shame became suffocating....
Russ Smith
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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7 Essential Disciplines for Spiritual Leadership
Dreaming You will never dream bigger than God. Imagine 1 Corinthians 2:9, as it relates to dreaming. (“No eye has seen no ear has...
Russ Smith
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Ministry Success: Why Pastor Russ Smith Could Be Your Ideal Mentor
Deciding on a mentor or coach for your ministry career is a significant decision that can greatly impact your personal and professional...
Russ Smith
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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