Should I Change Churches?
Image via Wikipedia I recently read How to Choose a Church by Bruce Reyes-Chow and wanted to take time to share with you some of the things that I share with people considering either leaving...
View ArticleScripture Monday – Psalm 19:14
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14, NIV). These words are very familiar to me. I remember hearing them...
View ArticleMission and Vision: Annual Conference and Denomination (2 of 3)
Like a local church, an annual conference and denomination with a mission (Why do we exist?) and a vision (Where are we going?) are more likely to contain vital congregations. The clarity of purpose...
View ArticleMission and Vision: Local Church + Annual Conference + Denomination = ? (3 of 3)
It is important for organizations to have mission and vision statements to guide the future of the organization. I currently am serving as part of an organization that has three different mission...
View ArticleThe Scriptural Holiness League
Last week I sent out this message on social media networks in which I am involved: is plotting to spread scriptural holiness across the land. Who is with me?— Andrew Conard (@andrewconard) July 12,...
View ArticlePastoral Excellence: Equipping People
Image via Wikipedia In my pastoral ministry, I hope to be effective at bearing fruit in God’s kingdom. I believe that one of the ways that I can be part of God’s work is to be excellent at equipping...
View ArticleLiving Without Fear in an Age of Terror
Image via Wikipedia I am preaching this Sunday at Resurrection West. I am looking forward to the opportunity to share good news with the congregation. I am particularly looking forward to it as I did...
View ArticlePsalm 71:18 – Leaving a Legacy
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come (Psalm 71:18, NIV) This verse clearly articulates the...
View Article1 Chronicles 13:8 – Worship with All Your Might
David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets. 1 Chronicles 13:8, NIV Yesterday we completed a two week...
View ArticleBlessings of Ministry – Teaching (3 of 3)
There are many blessings of being in ministry serving as a pastor at a local church. One of these is the chance to teach classes about knowing, loving and serving God. This week I finished the second...
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