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David Peppler, Sr.
May 243 min read
But I Don't Wanna
There are projects in life and work that we do not enjoy performing.
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 72 min read
The Timing of Pastoral Transitions
How can pastors know when it is time to make a vocational transition?
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 12 min read
New-Look Gathering of Silence
I am delighted to announce that a new day has dawned for the Gathering of Silence. It is now a production of Peptalk Ministries, LLC.
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 222 min read
How Can I Become a Better Encourager?
I would love to say that I just do my best to look at everyone through God's eyes...but I missed that class.
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 172 min read
The Myth of Work/Life Balance
The real issue here is priorities.
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 62 min read
Slivers
Reading scriptures is a great way for God to provide slivers of light into your heart.
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David Peppler, Sr.
Aug 9, 20232 min read
A Map of Guidelines
I recently wrote, published, and launched a book called Healthy Endings: A Leader's Journey Through a Church Legacy Transition. You can...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Aug 6, 20232 min read
A Summer Camps Partnership
A short-term partnership between Impact Mission Camps of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Peptalk Ministries, LLC...
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 26, 20232 min read
Healthy Endings Book Blog 4 - Renewal Too?
Can this book be used for church renewal as well as help others experience healthy endings? The simple answer is yes! You have read why I...
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 24, 20234 min read
Horizons
What is next for you? What is on your horizon? How much are you trusting God in the discernment process?
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 19, 20232 min read
Healthy Endings Book Blog 3: Launch and Celebration
When will the book officially launch and be celebrated? June 10, 2023 2:00pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 215 Wilkinson Road Richmond, VA For...
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 12, 20232 min read
Healthy Endings Book Blog 2: Who?
Who did I write this book for? My first blog post about my new book answers the question, "Why did I write this book?" The next thing I...
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 6, 20232 min read
Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership
Announcing a Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership between Peptalk Ministries and the BGAV
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David Peppler, Sr.
May 5, 20232 min read
Healthy Endings Book Blog 1: Why?
Why did I write this book? When I was the Senior Pastor of Chamberlayne Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, the church experienced...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 12, 20233 min read
The Practice of Evening Examen
There are plenty of times in my morning devotions when I will feel the guilt of yesterday’s transgressions. If I’m honest, it can become...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 10, 20233 min read
Easter Hangover
No, I did not have too much communion yesterday. I am not talking about drinking my mind away in order to celebrate and/or get over the...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 8, 20234 min read
The Essential Nature of Holy, Silent Saturday
I get so tired of people saying, “Sunday’s coming” on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. As Christians, of course we know this. We already...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Certainty
Our culture insists on it. Our dreams ask for it. Our decisions require it. Our minds demand it. The art of being certain about any given...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 4, 20235 min read
Toe Jam (proof that not every post on this blog is going to be totally serious)
It’s all catching up to me. Between knees that don’t bend as far as they should, a belly that makes bending at the waist a chore, and...
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David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Thank Your Pastoral Staff
When I served as a pastor I followed the typical pattern of vacations. Take one week after Christmas, then take another the week after...
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