With a Grateful Heart
As we come to a close of a busy season in the Church Ministries Department, Nyree and I want to share our gratitude, for you!…
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Healthy Churches are Missional Churches
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea…
Journey Together as a Church
Walking the District grounds one cool December morning, I was joined by 3 groups of geese. All total there were nearly 50 who were wandering…
The Church of Purpose
When I began pastoring my first church, I remember visiting with people around town, inquiring about the church that they were a part of. While there were many who gave various responses to my questions....
The Results of Right Pursuit
In our pursuit of happiness, are we pursuing the right things?
Send me!!
Isaiah 6:8 (ESV) — 8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then…
Triumph in Suffering
In preparing for a message that I will be preaching this coming Wednesday night, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you concerning triumph…
Overcoming Discouragement
The story of Elijah has often brought great inspiration to me as a leader. This was a man who had a nature like us, yet…
Top Ten Reasons Pastors/Leaders Experience Difficulty in Transitions
Every leader feels the need at one time or another for a tranistion to take place in their organization. Whether it is a church or…
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A Minute Devotional–2.29.12
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV) What a wonderful promise! God has,…
3 Nonnegotiable Traits of a Leader
Leaders must possess many traits that will assist them in their leadership position. But if you were to narrow them down to three specific traits…
One Minute Devotional–2.28.12
"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the…
Leadership: Being True To Who You Are
We must learn common leadership principles, but power is released as we become true to our God-given personalities--Harold Myra Every leader is a unique individual!…
Key Leadership Quality: Relationships
The need for relationship in leadership positions is often a neglected component that many leaders feel they do not have time for. The busyness of…
Preparing for a New Year
Happy New Year! 2012! Each new year comes with the anticipation of new directions, new opportunities, new challenges, and a renewed look at the priorities…