Are You on Track if You Lead a Church of Less Than 100? Most of the time church planting is a long, hard slog. Ed Stetzer I came across this article and really thought of this as reality. I lead a church of 80 or so at the beginning stages of year 2. I sometimesContinue reading “Leading a Church of Less Than 100”
Author Archives: Larry E Floyd
21 Day Daniel Fast
Daniel 10:2-3, At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. 3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over. As the Lead Pastor, it is an honor to call our church to a 21 day prayer & fasting to seek spiritual wisdomContinue reading “21 Day Daniel Fast”
City Church Del Rio, 1 Year later
In Nov 2015, City Church Del Rio was birthed with a core group of 30 people. We prayed for God’s Holy Spirit to guide us and begin a new work that would last for years to come. I can honestly say that after 1 year of ministry in City Church Del Rio, things are lookingContinue reading “City Church Del Rio, 1 Year later”
The Writing is on the Wall
In the 5th chapter of the book of Daniel a finger writes on the wall of the fate of king Belshazzar. Finished, game, match. This term used today, “The writing is on the Wall,” usually refers to roughly the same thing. An almost certainty of an end, hence the writing is on the wall. WithContinue reading “The Writing is on the Wall”
Can Revival Really Happen Today?
I was in San Antonio, TX last week preaching at a local congregation, known as United By Grace. The week-long services are what would be called a revival. Revival services used to take place in many of our churches on an annual basis. It was an opportunity to awaken the membership from a possible contentContinue reading “Can Revival Really Happen Today?”
A Weekend Like No Other
I haven’t had time to place in perspective what I experienced over a 3 day period that was so eventful, it has made an impact on me personally. September 23-25, 2016 will be one of those weekends that will forever be one that is talked about for me personally. On Friday, Sep 23, our familyContinue reading “A Weekend Like No Other”
Ordination Service
This Sunday City Church Del Rio will have the privilege of ordaining 4 pastors into the gospel ministry. 2 of the pastors are on the ministerial staff of City Church, while one is on the mission field, yet very active at City Church, and the other pastor is an interim pastor in Eagle Pass. in theContinue reading “Ordination Service”
Hacksaw Ridge
Today’s post is from Jim Denison’s cultural commentary. I can hardly wait to see this upcoming film. Hacksaw Ridge is Mel Gibson’s new film. It tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a World War II army medic who refused to bear arms but received the Medal of Honor after he saved dozens of his fellowContinue reading “Hacksaw Ridge”
We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?
This article really ministered to me today. All pastors should feel this way about their churches. Church Growth by Karl Voters There are no guaranteed steps to church growth. Because the church is people. And people don’t come with guarantees. So, what’s a pastor to do? Here’s the only advice I know. Faithfulness doesn’t helpContinue reading “We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?”
Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series
September 11, 2016, I will begin a long journey through the book of Daniel at City Church Del Rio. I am super pumped for this because I believe through this teaching, we will be challenged for our defining moments for City Church. Here is the lineup: September 11, 2016 – Leadership # 1, Daniel 1:1-14Continue reading “Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series”