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Joe McKeever

Can Salvation Be Lost? Why Jesus’ Promise in John 10:28 Still Stands

December 9, 2025 by Joe McKeever How To's

security of believers

Let's talk about the security of believers, and let's start with: "…and they shall never perish….” (John 10:28) (What follows is not Baptist doctrine.  This has nothing to do with denominationalism.  This is about the Bible.  It’s about the clear teaching of Jesus.  Thank you.) Can you unfry an egg?  Can you uncook a casserole?…

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How to Grow a Small Church

November 11, 2024 by Joe McKeever Articles, Growth

How to Grow a Small Church

Depending on a number of factors, how to grow a small church is one of the more do-able things pastors can achieve.

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10 Signs of the Pastoral Danger Zone

October 22, 2024 by Joe McKeever Articles, How To's

pastoral danger zone

Sometimes all the alarms go off. I realize he is in a dangerous place in his ministry: the pastoral danger zone.

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When Another Pastor Comes to Town . . .

September 13, 2024 by Joe McKeever Articles, Calling

another pastor

Sometimes you’ll find another pastor is sucking all the air out of the room. The new preacher is dynamic and exciting and crowds are flocking to his church.

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18 Dubious Ways to Shorten Sermon Prep Time

August 29, 2023 by Joe McKeever Articles, Preaching

Some pastors look for ways to skip preaching altogether.  They are quick to replace the sermon – and the time it takes for sermon prep – with a visiting choir, a drama group, or a patriotic event.

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20 Things a Wise Pastor Must Not Love Too Much

March 13, 2023 by Joe McKeever Articles, Calling, How To's

No wise pastor will love flattery too much. Flattery is like perfume, we’re told. It smells good but will make you sick if you swallow it.

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