Archive for September, 2008

New Beginnings at PRBC

New Beginnings at PRBC

New beginnings are ahead for our church. This past Sunday evening (September 28th), we voted at a special business meeting to add new staff members to our church. We will be hiring a Director of Discipleship, Director of Assimilation and a Nursery/Pre-K Coordinator in the coming months. These positions will have a huge impact on [...]

09-28-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: Ministry to Others

09-28-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: Ministry to Others

Christian discipleship always manifests itself in Ministry to Others.  Every Christian has been spiritually gifted for the purpose of service.

09-21-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: A Work of Grace

09-21-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: A Work of Grace

Christian discipleship is a Work of Grace.  It is the Holy Spirit who Transforms life, not someone who tries to be good.  While God transforms, a believer’s spiritual practice creates the transforming environment in which the Holy Spirit works.

09-14-08 Service

09-14-08 Service

Living in God's Purpose

Living in God's Purpose

I just wanted to thank each of you for your prayer for our time at CECL. We returned yesterday evening after a time of worship and learning. It was good to be in the beautiful setting to be inspired and spend time seeking God’s presence in our lives and church. I have been and will [...]

The Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership

The Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership

I just wanted to say thank you once again for the opportunity to be part of CECL. This has been an incredible experience personally and professionally. I have once again been challenged in my leadership this week at the Green Lake Conference Center. Each week of CECL has brought a new dimension to my understanding [...]

09-07-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: It Keeps Going and Going

09-07-08 Service – Christian Discipleship: It Keeps Going and Going

Christian discipleship is PROGRESSIVE in nature. When someone STOPS GROWING in intimacy with Jesus Christ, they cease to be HEALTHY in their DISCIPLESHIP.