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Leadership Development – Character & Competency Development

This is a training module I developed to help with developing character and competency for church leaders.  This is one part of the larger training. John Wesley’s “Twelve Rules for Helpers.” Be diligent. Never be unemployed a moment. Never be triflingly employed. Never while away time; neither spend any more time at any place thanContinue reading “Leadership Development – Character & Competency Development”

Missionary Mentality Toward Ministry Support

Take a second, and look at Peter’s calling to Caesarea to minister to Cornelius’ family (Acts 10).  This chapter is such a significant turning point as the Lord confirms to Peter in multiple ways the uncircumcised Gentiles could also receive salvation and the Holy Spirit without being like the circumcised Jewish believers.  However, this wouldContinue reading “Missionary Mentality Toward Ministry Support”

Free Computer Programs for Small Church Digital Media Creation

Technology has always been a favorite hobby of mine.  So much, that I teach it to others.  With that, I’ve come across some great tools for ministry and small churches (even larger ones would benefit.  I’ve actually wrote about several tools before (Check them out here).  Some of these are new finds for me.  SeveralContinue reading “Free Computer Programs for Small Church Digital Media Creation”

Lessons Learned in 2019

I have decided to start recording lessons and takeaways throughout the year. Ministry Social media has its benefits. But, it is also a place you have to be very careful. You will find debates galore. However, what I have seen this year (not personal but observation of others) was the intense hatred, deception, and wickednessContinue reading “Lessons Learned in 2019”

We would see Jesus.

This was the third and final message in a series “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” You can see the first two sermons outlines here : First Week – Incarnation and Identification Second Week – Implications of the Incarnation John 12:21 – These Greeks were seeking Jesus.  Their simple statement shows us the importance of seeking Jesus.  Why?Continue reading “We would see Jesus.”

Implications of the Incarnation

This is the second outline for the preaching series, “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” First Week – Incarnation and Identification Implications of the Incarnation – Phil. 2:5, 6-8 Last week – Incarnation as identification Paul teaches us to have the same mind as Christ. He then goes on to show us the downward descent of ChristContinue reading “Implications of the Incarnation”

Incarnation and Identification

Over the next few weeks, I will add my preaching notes for the Advent series at CFCB.  We are taking a deeper look into the incarnation.  On the first Sunday of Advent, we looked at the incarnation and how God helps us through identification with us.  These will be pretty bare-bones outlines.  However, I willContinue reading “Incarnation and Identification”

Praying & Planning

Are you praying for clarity of God’s direction for you Church?  Have you began to search out how to do God’s will among your congregation and community?  Or, are you winging it from week to week and month to month? Every year in November, I have led a church-wide gathering we call a vision meeting. Continue reading “Praying & Planning”