Category: Leadership

Overcoming a Critical Spirit

Sarah M. Graham March 31, 2026 No Comments

If I could single out the main difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, it would be that in one, the individuals face problems reactively (unhealthy), while in the other, they…

The Power of Encouragement

Sarah M. Graham March 17, 2026 No Comments

The Power of Encouragement When we think of cheerleaders, we often imagine excitement, energy, and encouragement. They exist to lift others up, to inspire confidence, and to rally people toward…

Dealing with Difficult People: A Biblical Approach

Sarah M. Graham March 10, 2026 No Comments

Romans 12:14–21 Almost everyone has at least one difficult person in their life. Maybe it’s a boss, a neighbor, a co-worker, or even a family member. But let’s be honest,…

MissionInsite: The Secret Weapon for Strategic Ministry

Sarah M. Graham July 15, 2025 No Comments

Want to know why people in your city aren’t attending church? What ministries would actually speak to their needs? Which generation dominates your neighborhood, and how to disciple them effectively?…

When the Wells Run Dry: Pastoral Gospel Preaching for Revitalization

Sarah M. Graham July 15, 2025 No Comments

Picture a land where every drop of water has vanished—a desert so dry that nothing can survive. What was once full of life is now empty and lifeless. That’s what…

Prayer Is the Work: A Call for Church Leaders to Return to the Altar

Sarah M. Graham July 1, 2025 No Comments

To plant without prayer is like driving with your eyes closed. It’s reckless, dangerous, and bound to end in disaster. Yet how many leaders are doing exactly that—leading churches, launching…

The High Cost of Leadership Failure: What Juneteenth Teaches Us

Sarah M. Graham June 24, 2025 No Comments

A compromise of leadership In 1865, the Civil War had just ended, and Abraham Lincoln was preparing for a second term as president. This could have been a moment for…

Caring for Every Daughter of Christ This Mother’s Day

Sarah M. Graham April 29, 2025 No Comments

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and what a blessed day for most. However, as a pastor for nearly 45 years, I have been keenly aware of those whose grief has…

When Children Stray from Faith

Sarah M. Graham March 25, 2025 No Comments

I listened to the burden of a pastor friend of mine who, through their broken heart, shared the story of a child who has strayed from faith. I have many…

You Can’t Outgive God!

Sarah M. Graham November 26, 2024 No Comments

In Valley Baptist Church’s short history, we have been blessed to be directly involved in 20+ church plants/re-plants. However, most of those happened almost “accidentally” as a natural result of…