HOW I WAS BAPTIZED 3 TIMES (OR WAS IT 5?)
One of the greatest gifts God gave me in my life was a diverse Christian background. This journey has led me to get baptized 3 times! (Crazy right?) Here’s the story.
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HOW WEAKNESS IS STRENGTH
Every leader will struggle with sin on some level, throughout their entire life. And yet, how a leader positions themselves within that struggle will make all the difference.
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THE ONGOING STRUGGLE TO FIND SABBATH REST AND PERSONAL WORSHIP
I recently completed a personal evaluation in the appendices of a book titled, “Resilient Ministry”. Completing the Emotional Life grid was the most telling. It’s time for some real talk.
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5 REASONS I LOVE 5AM AND YOU MIGHT TOO
I often receive the comment, “I don’t know how you get it all done!” But there’s no super powers involved. It has everything to do with 5:00 AM. Here’s 5 reasons why I love early mornings!
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KNOWING WHEN A SEASON OF MINISTRY HAS COME TO A CLOSE
For church leaders, there’s a skill set (or a mindset) that helps us see past ministry nostalgia and toward ministry opportunities. But we can’t assume that everyone feels the same way we do.
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3 COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES THAT CREATE BUY-IN
Don’t underestimate the power of effective communication. There’s a temptation (likely inside every pastor) to hold on to that information until the last possible moment, then tell everyone in one shot. Don’t do that!
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WHY WE CHOSE A FORMAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
There are those who would side with an informal, organic style mentorship. And I’m sure there’s a place for that, even inside the church. However, we wanted a strategic method to bring our mentorship candidates on a journey.
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WHY ADVERSITY OFTEN FOLLOWS EXCITEMENT
Our church is experiencing one of those seasons; where the excitement of ministry success is around every corner! But it won’t always be this way.
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WHY SHOULD WE PLANT A CHURCH?
Our church, like every church, was founded by a church plant. In May 1946 Rev. Harold Lee arrived in Whitehorse with his wife, Lydia. They had a passion for the Gospel and a heart for those who were marginalized. In September of that year, they planted the Whitehorse Gospel Chapel, the first evangelical church in our city.
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HOW GOSPEL-CENTRED VISION CAN SAVE A DYING CHURCH
Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding pastor, Rev. H. Lee, was on his way to Alaska, when God called him to stop in the Yukon, eventually planting the first evangelical church in Whitehorse. As time moved…
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HOW TO TRANSFORM FOLLOWER INTO LEADERS
Transformational Leadership Via Jesus. I was chatting with my mentor this week, and the focus was on transformational leadership. How does one move a follower toward the position of leader? I think consensus among all Christians, is that Jesus is the author of transformation. Looking at Jesus leadership, and specifically how he raised up his…
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THE POWER AND DANGER OF INFLUENCE
Evidenced in the legacies of two WWII figures. This week, my mentor and I discussed the concept of influence; defined as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.” (Oxford Dictionary) Think about that definition for a moment. Think about the power of influence….
