Southern Hills is not a rich church with a huge budget. However, we have determined to scrimp, save and spend ever dime we possibly can on planting churches around the world. We have helped to plant churches in India, Africa, Mexico, the South Pacific, Nepal, France, Italy and the UK. We have supported church plants in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. This year … Continue reading We Will Plant Churches
Writing this post made me feel a little bit uncomfortable. In our culture money is a private matter and not something that is readily discussed even amoung friends. On top of that, Jesus ridiculed the Pharisees for making a public show of their charitable giving (Matthew 6:1-4). With these two thoughts in the back of my mind I still felt the Lord moving me to … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Tithe
The first five books of the Bible (Pentateuch, The Law, The Torah) were written anonymously. Unlike many of the books of the Bible, these five do not claim to have an author. However, it is widely believed that Moses was indeed the author of these most important books. Here are a few reasons why I believe the Bible indicates Mosaic authorship. I. Internal Evidence Though … Continue reading Who Wrote the Pentateuch?
Being on a church staff can be one of the most exciting things or one of the most frustrating things in the world. Although there are many factors that go into developing a healthy church staff, planning and communication are indispensable to the process.
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)
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
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
This Sunday, August 4th, Southern Hills will be celebrating our 9 year anniversary as a church. Obviously we are very excited! Every member will want to be in attendance for this historic sunday but something more than mere attendance ought to be on our mind. What is it? Evangelism! Our theme for the sunday is Be Our Guest. And I want each of our members … Continue reading Invite Everyone
