Just Get to Jesus
When I’m driving, I have a tendency to try to beat my best time. Even when driving through the mountains, I tend to blow past the gentle stream, miss seeing the bear just beyond the edge of the woods, lose sight of the sunset, trying to make it somewhere before dark. read more…
I Was There
I came to Christ during the Jesus Movement. Our youth minister started a youth prayer meeting during those days, and at one point we reached hundreds of teenagers doing nothing but sharing and praying. No bands, no technology, no bells and whistles, no standout speaker in skinny jeans, no hot artist – just teenagers sitting on the floor in a dimly lit sanctuary talking to God and sharing with one another. read more…
Our youngest daughter, Hayley, is currently serving with the International Mission Board in South Africa. As she’s been on this faith venture, it’s reminded me that it is easier to talk about missions than to do missions. When it hits home, when it is someone you love, it’s different. When you are a 16-hour flight away from your daughter, you are no longer in control. You can’t fix it. You can’t be there at a moment’s notice. read more…
Reflections on ReFRESH
We have just returned from a trip that covered nearly 1,900 miles on the bus—plus airplanes, multiple hotels, and a lot of eating out! We’ve finished our winter/spring ReFRESH® Conferences in Branson and Pigeon Forge. There were nearly 1,200 pastors, wives, and lay leaders who attended these two meetings. read more…
What They Didn’t Teach You in Seminary…
Recently, one of our staff passed along a blog written by Dr. James Emery White. As I read it, I thought back to times in my own life. I also reflected on what needs to happen if this next generation is to be effective and efficient in ministry.
Dr. White addresses the traps we can fall into as leaders. I remember sitting through a seminar with John Maxwell on “things they didn’t teach you in seminary.” I was fortunate enough to be involved in ministry while I was going to school, so I didn’t have time to sit, soak, and sour. I had to practice my ministry daily and, as this article states, sometimes got busy in the ministry and forgot the Lord. read more…
