Someone in the office just found the first message I ever taught at Calvary Fellowship…. Time to break out the Sledgehammer!!!!!!
Quotes I Live by – Part 2
“If I don’t have a man, I don’t have a ministry.” – My Pastor told me those words as we were discussing the possibilities in beginning a new ministry. His philosophy was that God brings a leader before He calls a church to start a new ministry. I have lived by this since we started Calvary Fellowship. If the church is a body, then God brings the parts of the body that are needed for a new ministry to excel. If there isn’t a person to lead, then God doesn’t want us to start yet. Most will agree with this, … Read More
Quotes I live by – Part 1
I had a boss before going into ministry that was serious about training. Someone once asked him, “What happens when these people you’re training leave to go to another company?” He answered, “That’s always a possibility. But what really scares me is what happens if I don’t train them and they stay?” I’ve never forgotten that and try to live by it. I need to train my staff and help them develop new skills. That means: conference, seminars, books, lunches with other leaders, and visiting other environments.
Sunday Night Thoughts…
– Today was Carey’s birthday. She’s the most amazing woman in the world. I married up 🙂 – Today was amazing! If I could give everyone an extra hour of sleep every Sunday I would. People were rowdy today! – I didn’t bring the goods in the first service. Second time was a charm 🙂 – Our follow-up systems are really kicking in. We’re seeing lots of guests coming back. – I installed Leopard onto my Mac yesterday. This thing is a beast! – Every week I can’t get over the band we have. These guys are awesome! – Really … Read More
Book Review: The Divine Mentor
If I could get every person at CF to read “The Divine Mentor”, I would. It’s a great book that reminds us of the importance of reading God’s Word daily. Wayne Cordiero shares his personal Bible study habits and the benefits of remaining in God’s Word daily. It was an easy read, but it filled with powerful insights. His S.O.A.P. devotional method is what I use each morning. I love the idea of the characters in the Scriptures being our mentors throughout our lives. Anyway, this is a great book to pick if you’re looking establish a Bible reading/ devotional … Read More
Book Review: The Elements of Persuasion
The Elements of Persuasion by Richard Maxwell and Robert Dickman was recommended to me by a fellow communicator and I’m really glad I read it. If you communicate to any degree then you know how important it is to refine your craft. That’s why I love reading books on speaking and communication. It helps me think about what I do and it broadens my scope. This book was very good. It really unpacked what happens when we communicate our ideas using words, pictures, and emotion. Here’s a few of my favorite quotes: “A story is a fact, wrapped in an … Read More
