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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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Developing a Great Team – Part 3

Many who view Southern Hills from the outside may get the wrong idea when seeing the great crowds, multiple services and many salvation decisions that are being made here.  They may only see Josh & Heather and the staff they have assembled.  But those who are in our ministry know that our kingdom success is attributed to the hand of God and the Lay-Leadership team … Continue reading Developing a Great Team – Part 3

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I Hear Voices! or Who Pastor’s the Pastor? – Part 3

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).

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Six Reasons Why I Don’t Drink

As a pastor in Las Vegas I teach that Christians ought abstain from all alcohol, however I do acknowledge that there is a valid argument on the other side.  All Christians understand that the Bible clearly condemns drunkenness but some suggest alcohol is moderation is acceptable.  Though in no way do I want to be a thief of grace as those in Colossians 2:21-22, I do believe it is important to bring up several reasons why the modern, american christian should not partake.

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