In organizing sermon topics I have always needed a way to expatiate the process of planning. Over a few years I noticed a three point trend in my studying. These three points seem to be the bedrock for all series development or at least have been for me. The points below with their explanation, I [...]
Plan your work and work your plan. – Napoleon Hill This has been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. But finding a systematic way of planning and structuring my day seemed to elude me, regardless of the time management books and strategies I studied. I am partial to GTD but I needed something [...]
Money, Attendance Numbers, Budgets, Saving Analysis, Growth Trends, Etc – All of which are just means of performance and goal analyses! What gets measured gets managed. – Peter Drucker Assessing personal goals in regards to money, savings, or other numerical guidance in mind is not vain, selfish, nor self-seeking, rather just the mechanisms for honest [...]
Previously I wrote an introductory post to this makeshift series on REAL LIFE EVANGELISM. As I go through my day without the upfront “I’m a pastor” disclosure I am finding life a little different. Is evangelism really the work of pastors? Who Should Evangelise? … Paul writes to Timothy, a pastor, to “do the work [...]
How many pastors are actually, actively evangelizing in their communities through true one-on-one evangelism. As a full-time pastor and one in transition I have often wondered what the raw statistics would be on this thought. As a full-time pastor I noticed my evangelistic opportunities are mainly a result of my title not my lifestyle. Introducing [...]
Lately I have been questioning my self about hearing Gods voice as Laurie and I enter one of the most distinct transitions of our life. Does God relay speak to us? How do I know it’s His voice? I have often thought, “I want to hear His voice clearly but I also don’t want to [...]
September 9, 2011 in
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Recently I reviewed this very thought provoking and ingenious book, THE MULTI-SITE CHURCH REVOLUTION. If you have ever thought of why churches are heading to the multi-site model or what efforts are extended to develop a these models, this is the book for you. The authors have many combined years of real life experience with the [...]
Motivational Vision is a standard for securing success; regardless of occupation, race, color or social status. Coursework, degrees, career positions, nothing demands success like a Motivating Vision. President Abraham Lincoln had about one year of formal education; he became President because of an overwhelming vision that motivated him. Lincoln’s vision was so powerfully motivating that [...]
