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Michael H Smith Thoughts and Actions
Why Pastors Should Read the Local Newspaper
May 21

May 21 Why Pastors Should Read the Local Newspaper

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Ministry

Reading a national newspaper might get you the news but not a connection with the community.

Commit to the Leader or the Organization?
Mar 12

Mar 12 Commit to the Leader or the Organization?

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Leadership

Do you commit to the leader or to the organization?

Worship Planning Questions
Mar 5

Mar 5 Worship Planning Questions

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Worship Planning, Worship

When planning a worship service I have a list of questions I always ask.

The Best Compliment
Feb 27

Feb 27 The Best Compliment

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Uncategorized, Worship Planning, Worship

"The worship service today really helped me see God. I felt like I was in this deep conversation with Him and because of that I know Him better. I now know what I can do to make the relationship even better and want to do so.”

What I learned about being a welcoming church from WinShape retreat center
Feb 26

Feb 26 What I learned about being a welcoming church from WinShape retreat center

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Leadership, Ministry

This place does as good of job if not better in making its guests feel welcomed.

52 Sundays but my favorite is...
Feb 13

Feb 13 52 Sundays but my favorite is...

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Worship Planning, Worship

Communion services demand a celebration of the whole story of God…the whole Gospel.

Prayers Before Attending
Feb 7

Feb 7 Prayers Before Attending

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Prayer, Worship

“how much different would the worship experience be if we all prayed before we drove onto the campus or walked through the doors of the worship center?”

The Church In Worship
Jan 18

Jan 18 The Church In Worship

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Worship Planning, Worship

Dec 9
Dec 9 Two Goals, One Finish

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Leadership, Running, Uncategorized

Oct 31
Oct 31 Keep Talking

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Communication, Leadership

a look at how open lines of communication make the hard conversations easier

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I escaped the cold of Alabama and found paradise for my run this morning. Be shout out to the San Diego Track Club for having a water stand on my route. #running #unsandiego #sandiegotrackclub
2026 starting the right way. 5 miles and breakfast with friends. #running #run256
Took a little tour of Durham NC and some of the Duke campus today with @spencerthomassmith When I started running years ago I never thought he would join the running world, but I am glad he did. Such a joy to log a few miles with you son.
These people up consistently week after week on Thursday mornings at 5:30 am to run 5 miles.  #run #running #breakfastclubrun.
Honored to be this man’s son and that I got to be with him today on his 94th birthday. When he was just a teenager he felt called to go into full time ministry and has served faithfully ever since. Today even at 94 he teaches a Sunday class and
It’s a good day when Apple Music randomly chooses your son’s song for you to listen to. @spencerthomassmith
It’s been a good Labor Day weekend.
Big group at the Breakfast Club 256 run today. #running #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #run256
 

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