Commitment to Discipleship

Well, this is the final entry in my four week series on how to get your ministry year started right.  I certainly have not covered everything, just a few things that God has place upon my heart.  We have talked about Joy in Ministry, Planning and Evangelism.  I want to conclude with a plea for [...]

Evangelism: The Lifeblood of Your Ministry

As you begin the new ministry year there is one question that ought to be on the forefront of your mind:  “How are we going to reach the young people in our community with Jesus Christ?”  I promise you it won’t happen by accident.  The last time I checked, lost young people these days are [...]

Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Last week I started a series focused on starting the new ministry year off with a bang.  This week we continue with talking about the importance of planning.
Nobody ever sets out on a journey to fail.  I have never spoken to a salesman who says “my goal is to not sell anything” nor have I [...]

Starting the Ministry Year off Right

Over the next several weeks I would like to do a series that focuses on starting your ministry year with a bang.  A new ministry year offers a fresh start; opportunities to do things right from the beginning.  A new focus on what is important when it comes to ministering to people.  This week I [...]

Parenting Principles From Psalm 127 Part 5

This is our fifth and final look at Psalm 127 and specifically how it relates to parenting. The final comparison between arrows and children is that there is tension before an arrow is released and the moment of greatest tension is just before it is released but it must be released. This is a really [...]