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My Process For Annual Planning

I’ve got to be real with you!  Among my favorite things in life, I would include sitting in front of the television with a bucket of popcorn in my lap while watching a shootout between the bad guys and the good guys.  I love to chill, relax, and think about nothing!  So, left completely to myself, I would never get anything done unless I planned to get it done.  Therefore, I plan. Over the years, I have developed a 4-step planning process that has helped me tremendously in planning for the coming year and staying on schedule throughout the year.

So I thought, over the next few blog posts, I would share with you my process for annual planning.  (My 4 steps: Personal Planning in August, Staff Planning in September, Men’s Leadership Planning in November, Vision Sunday on 1st Sunday of January)

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Featured, Theology

A Miraculous Moment

This is a guest post by Jaclyn Palmer Salvation is a Moment in one person’s life that changes their eternity. Okay, I didn’t write that… I stole it… from my pastor. (Sorry Pastor…it’s good stuff…take it as a compliment) Salvation: The point a person learns of God’s love, acknowledges their own deprivation, and receives Jesus Christ as their Savior. Moment: (snap) … that quick. Simple. … Continue reading A Miraculous Moment

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Christian Living, Featured

The Valley of Depression and Its Many Dangers

After the great victory at the summit of Carmel, Elijah immediately descended into the valley of Jezreel (I Kings 19). It was here that he learned of Jezebel’s fury-filled plot to murder the prophet of God. Afraid for his life Elijah flees into the wilderness and begs for God to kill him. Amazing that just days before Elijah had defeated 450 False Prophets by calling … Continue reading The Valley of Depression and Its Many Dangers

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Featured

Are You Ready for the End of the World?

A personal friend of mine who happens to be a college professor has written the following post. This person has asked that article be published anonymously. The Rapture Eschatology – the very sound of the word can send some people into paranoia fits! Visions of the earth ending in 2012, the apocalypse, the Hollywood dramatizations, and the book of Revelation coming to life – it … Continue reading Are You Ready for the End of the World?

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Featured

Why Do We Have A Sunday Night Service? – Part 2

Sunday Night services are awesome! They are completely different than our Sunday morning services are provide a completely different atmosphere, sermon, music and experience. If you have never been part of the Sunday night services but are a faithful member of Southern Hills, listen up. Over the next few minutes I’m going to give you my best pitch on why you should come and be … Continue reading Why Do We Have A Sunday Night Service? – Part 2

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