The Praying Leader: Desperate Prayers

The Praying Leader: Desperate Prayers

I hadn’t slept much in the previous 24 hours. Our first baby, a son, was born just after midnight. We had gotten settled in our room and Jon was in the nursery. I was just too excited to sleep. At about 6 a.m., I took a stroll down to the nursery to gaze upon my...
Two Ways to Support Our Shared Mission

Two Ways to Support Our Shared Mission

We are in the first months of our Training Leaders – Transforming Lives Campaign. Our financial goal of $12,000,000 is made up of $9,000,000 for people and projects to further our mission and $3,000,000 in planned or estate giving. To date, we have received in pledges...
Staying Encouraged in Church Planting

Staying Encouraged in Church Planting

One of the more difficult things in life is dealing with discouragement.  Within a ministry or church planting context, I believe this is an even greater issue.  There are plenty of reasons to be discouraged when a person looks around at the world.  Reading thru Acts...