Ministry Tensions by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, part 1
Dec 12from a staff meeting in 2008 There’s a saying “What you do is not the same as who you are.” This may apply to all except possibly pastors & shepherds. As a pastor & shepherd, who you are IS what you do and what you do IS who you are. There are a lot of similarities with CEO’s and pastors, but when it comes to a “calling” they differ. A salesperson won’t talk business after...
Scanning people
Nov 21A leader noticed that some other leaders in our church seemed to be having a difficult time handling recent changes at our church. I asked what they noticed about these other leaders. The response of this leader made me realize that our outward countenance, actions, body language – has a lot to do with leadership. The leader told me that they noticed less smiles or joy, more...
If I loved liked Jesus…
Nov 14Imagine if we were to really treat every person as if they were valuable to God and His Kingdom? What would our relationships look like? Families, workplaces, marriages, churches, communities? Romans 12: 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above...
Losing Momentum
Nov 07I’ve been moving fairly rapidly as our church reorganizes, restructures from within. In the words of Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, “We need to re-invent back towards who and what God called us to. So in moving fast in areas I oversee, I asked one of my accountability brothers to keep me in check. Jason encouraged me with these words: I love the quick feet for Jesus! At times I like to...
Fighting to Win!
Nov 06It’s called a standing 8 count – when a boxer gets knocked down but not out. But the referee has the authority to call the fight if he feels that the boxer is not fit to continue the match. I’ve had many standing 8′s in life, where I’ve been knocked down but not out! The difference…My God is my Coach and Cornerman, who has trained me to get up, fight and...
Ri’Fresh Blog! All New!
Mar 22http://evangelism-rifresh.blogspot.com Just wanted you to know that I am posting blog thoughts and lessons on the blog site above. Although I am focusing on resourcing our Evangelism Leaders (since I became the Evangelism Director Dec. 2009), you may receive some encouragement and inspiration through some of the posts. God bless you, as you grow strong in Jesus, through His Word and Spirit, and...
A Encouraging Note From Pastor Wayne
Feb 14I loved being encouraged and challenged from our Pastor. Here’s a note I received from Pastor Wayne… Praying for you “for less” in 2010 Less time on possessions………more on relationships. Less telling ….. More learning. Less score for me in golf when I play. Less work and projects…….more time with my kids and grandkids. Less excuses…….for not spending time...
2nd rate people
Jan 22As I listened to a young leader share his disheartened, defeated feelings, I felt like I was being beaten within. He and others who supposedly were experiencing the same feelings, felt like 2nd rate, under appreciated people. They felt like they were being treated as lower class servants or leaders! On one hand, I said, NO, NO…THAT’S NOT TRUE – SO GET OVER THOSE DEMONIC...