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Aug 9, 2010
Thoughts on Empowering Leaders
One thing I need to work on more and more as a leader is to take notice of, then empower potential leaders. I am no one-man-show. As John the Baptist said,” I must decrease, so that He may increase.” (John 3:30 paraphrased) Whatever I can do as a leader to advance God’s Kingdom must be done. If that means allowing other leaders to shine where I do not, or to give them an opportunity even... read more
Aug 4, 2010
Uncontent
The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 4:11, says;” I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” In context, Paul was speaking in terms of personal comfort and personal provisions. But are there things that we should not be content with? Absolutely! Christ’s great commission to ‘go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son... read more
Jul 21, 2010
The Perfect Visit.
You drive into the parking lot with your family. Someone in an orange vest waves “hello” and approaches you in your car to tell you where a parking spot is. It’s raining and he has an umbrella to give you?! As all of you approach the building, you notice that there are several doors that you could enter into, but you’re not sure which one. Thankfully a person is outside of the building waiting for... read more
Jun 22, 2010
Church Marketing 101, Part 1
I am currently reading a book called Church Marketing 101 for a business class I am taking in school. The book has challenged me immensely and i am praying how I can implement some of the things I am learning as a leader. Over the next week or so I will be posting some of my notes I am taking on the book for homework and what it was in each chapter that stood out to me the most, and how I will try to... read more
Jun 9, 2010
If You’re Not Offending…
Lately I’ve been giving some challenging messages to my church. Overall, people are receiving them well and doing something with them in their lives in return. We have, however, lost some people because of the challenges, changes, and expectations set within the church. I was talking to a friend of mine about this and how sometimes it can be very disheartening to a leader to know that even though... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
It is my personal mission to glorify God with my life, advance His Kingdom through my ministry, and to love my family with everything I have.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.