Author Archives: Larry E Floyd

What do you think of when you here the word “Discipleship?” Going to a Class? Going to Bible Study? Going to Church? What about all of these and spending time with Jesus in His Word? If you want true discipleship, then it will cost you your time, efforts, and sacrifice. Anything that is worth whileContinue reading “Discipleship”

People are looking for the real deal. A vision that can be seen, not just talked about. Visual creates clarity.   Here is a clear visual of a process a church can strive to be. There are steps to becoming a fully committed follower of Christ. 1. Knowing Christ: This happens though worship, fellowship, etc.Continue reading “A Visual Vision”

  As I have been studying in the Gospel of John for my sermon series, I have realized that John knew about this eternity that He believed in. He lived as if he was “in” eternity, which made him very bold and victorious in his faith. Could it be that we really are living “in”Continue reading “Gospel of John”

Purpose Statements for churches have become the norm. The mainly include the 5 New Testament purposes of the church, which are Worship, Evangelism, Discipleship, Ministry, and Fellowship. I believe that these statements are a good way to communicate a vision. However, churches must be able to go past just defining the statement (the what);churches mustContinue reading “Clarity – Part 2”

“Clarity is the ability of the process to be communicated and understood by the people,” from the Book Simple Church. Clarity can become “clear” when properly communicated to the church. A clear process is important for a smooth transition.  Clarity must be defined, illustrated, discussed, and measured. We must, as a church, speak the same languageContinue reading “Simple Church – Clarity”