Author: Josh Teis

Josh and his wife Heather have ministered at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Las Vegas, NV for the past thirteen years. The church has grown from a small church plant to averaging over 1,000 on a weekly basis.
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The Resilient Christian (3 secrets to long-lasting success)

Jesus terrified the disciples. At least, I would have been terrified while listening to Jesus’ grim predictions of the future. There they sat atop of the Mount of Olives overlooking the Temple while Jesus described in vivid detail impending wars, imminent persecutions, and global plagues. Yet in the midst of describing this terrible time Jesus gave the secret to enduring ministry and permanent achievement. He … Continue reading The Resilient Christian (3 secrets to long-lasting success)

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The Idea Talks – Episode 04 – The Missing Key to Church Growth

  In this episode I sat down with two leaders who are seeing tremendous growth in their churches and talk with them about the missing key to church growth. Pastor Cody Kuehl is the Lead Pastor at Grand Rapids Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, MI, and Pastor Nick Reed is the Lead Pastor at City Light Baptist Church in Burbank, CA.   Links from this … Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 04 – The Missing Key to Church Growth

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When God Moves Them Away

(**Perhaps the most difficult aspect of pastoral ministry is watching people leave the church you pastor. Though people leave a church for a variety of reasons it always comes down to the same thing: The Great Shepherd is moving His sheep. After several recent conversations with friends who are experiencing this difficulty, I felt led to share what I’ve been learning over the past few … Continue reading When God Moves Them Away

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Like A Lego

(Understanding the difference between Extroverts & Introverts) People are like Legos, they only have so many connectors. First of all, every Lego is created to connect with others. The same is true of humans. Whether you consider yourself and extrovert or an introvert you still have an inner need to genuinely connect with other human beings. The difference between an introvert and an extrovert is … Continue reading Like A Lego

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The Perfect Valentine

Welcome to my inner thoughts. Each year a battle takes place in my mind as I attempt to pick out the perfect Valentine gift for my beloved Heather. My thoughts are conflicted and my decision unclear: “Flowers! I don’t think so… They’ll die in less than a week.” “Chocolates! Face it… You’ll eat more than they will and then you’ll both feel bad that you … Continue reading The Perfect Valentine

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