If you belong to an extraordinary church like I do – you want to share it with everyone you know. But how do you go about inviting someone to church? 1. The Christmas Gram Yes. That’s right! Hire a singing elf or rapping reindeer to bring a sense of holiday cheer to the one you want to invite to church. You can even write … Continue reading 10 Ways To Invite Someone To Church (You won’t believe #9)
We’ve now hosted Idea Days in Connecticut, Cincinnati, and Las Vegas. Now we are headed to the deep-south for an Idea Day like no other. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. Ministry leaders from across the region come together for round-table discussions on evangelism, discipleship, worship, and ministry. Ideas flow and concepts flourish in this environment which allows for open dialogue and ministerial … Continue reading A Day to Share Ideas
In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part one of a two part episode. In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part two of a two part episode. Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 09 – Parenting Children to Love Jesus
There are 10 Core Principles for ministry teamwork that our church staff has adopted. These 10 have helped our staff through our most excited days and challenging setbacks. Collaborate then Cooperate is #2. God has sent you other personalities – use them Collaboration is the ability to work together as a team. If I were more highly gifted I might be tempted to go at … Continue reading Collaborate then Cooperate
(photo: Angelos Tzortzinis/Getty) For nearly a year we have watched the horrific persecution of Christians by the Muslim terrorist organization known as Isis. The Christians of Syria and Iraq have been burned alive, shot in the streets, and beheaded simply because they refuse to convert to Islam. Now the barbarism has forced millions of refugees from Syria to flee into the neighboring countries of Turkey, … Continue reading Isis, Syrian Refugees, & The Paris Attacks
“While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.” Luke 8:49 Whenever I read the story of how Jesus healed the woman with the issue of blood, I can’t help but think about how this healing delayed the healing of another (that of Jairus’ daughter – vs. 41-42). How … Continue reading The Patience of Jesus
I. The Gift of the Holy Spirit
The greatest and most influential person in the pastor’s life should be the Holy Spirit. One would think that the physical presence of Jesus would be the greatest gift any minister could ever receive, yet Jesus said in John 16:7, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” In Jesus’ estimation, it was more important for the disciples to have the presence of the Holy Spirit than it was to have the physical presence of the Son. It is the Spirit of God that is to be our comfort (John 14:16-17) when no church member or fellow pastor can comfort our hearts. The Spirit of God is to be our teacher and reminder of the teachings of Jesus (John 14:26). He will point to Jesus (John 15:26) when no other example will do. He will prepare the hearts of those to whom you bring the truth (John 16:8-11). He will guide the Christian by speaking to him and showing him specific direction (John 16:13-15).
Continue reading “I Hear Voices! or Who Pastor’s the Pastor? – Part 3”
Summer break is only a few short weeks away, and I can’t wait! I plan on taking my kids to the 2nd happiest place on earth. Southern Hills being THE Happiest Place on Earth…of course.
