Jun 8, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Polar Bear Moonwalk

Yesterday we took my two small children to the Oregon Zoo. It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time. As we were watching the polar bears, something strange became evident right away. We noticed the polar bear doing a very nice ‘moonwalk’ around one of its rock outcroppings. We thought it was so cool. Until we noticed it doing it again…and again…and again…in the exact... read more

Jun 2, 2010 Posted by Anthony

In the Spirit

I am learning to walk more and more under the power, influence, and leading of the Holy Spirit. It is something deeper than listening. It is like constantly falling backwards and allowing the Spirit to catch you and move you in His desired direction. My mouth is open to saying whatever He has to say. My feet are ready to go where He wants me to go. My hands are stretched out, ready to do whatever He wants... read more

Jun 1, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Thoughts from Joe Champion on Spiritual Gifts in the Church

Here are some more notes from the incredible conference I had the opportunity to attend last week; The Association of Related Churches NW Pastor’s Gathering at New Beginnings Church in Gresham, OR: A pastor’s wife had asked a question about what to do about a “sweet lady” in their church who does something very distracting and embarrassing each weekend during their Sunday morning... read more

May 31, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Billy Hornsby’s Thoughts on the Holy Spirit and the Church

Here are some of Hornsby’s statements on the Holy Spirit and how people respond to Him and His gifts within the Church: The Holy Spirit wants us to do a lot more than speak in tongues! The Holy Spirit is not weird, people are weird! And ‘those’ people will go from church to church being used by the enemy and will destroy the church with their (the insistence of the usage of their pet-... read more

May 28, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Joe Champion’s “How Do You Know Your Church Needs Transition?” List

1. Growth is flat or declining 2.Your congregation is aging 3.The unsaved are not there 4. Staff or Volunteers have ‘staff’ infection : not motivated, stuck in the same place 5. Even the pastor (s) don’t want to invite people to their church 6. When you’re (the pastor) hoping to get a lot of outside speaking gigs 7. When your city/neighborhood doesn’t know you’re... read more