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Sabbatical-Day 8

Good Day All, As I start my second week of sabbatical, I have really enjoyed defogging my mind of the daily grind that makes me tick. I love thinking and praying of how today can be a day that advances the ministry for the future. I have to purposefully do other things to crate aContinue reading “Sabbatical-Day 8”

Sabbatical: Day 2

Good Morning. As I begin day 2 of my 90 day sabbatical, I think I did well staying away from ministry duties. I am a doer, and many of you know that this period of time to stay away will be difficult for me. I have been told by several of my colleagues and familyContinue reading “Sabbatical: Day 2”

Sabbatical: Day 1

Good morning all. I used to blog somewhat regularly but that was prior to the social media craze. I admit, I bought in to social media somewhat. I post pretty often via FaceBook and not so much on Instagram and even less on X, but I definitely don’t get consumed with that being life andContinue reading “Sabbatical: Day 1”

Are You Ready?

With the social media frenzy of a South African pastor named Joshua Mhlakela claiming the “Rapture” of those who follow Jesus happening on Sep 23 or 24, 2025, it would be a good time to talk about the silliness of a man-made prediction for this event. Pastor Mhlakela places his energy in a belief thatContinue reading “Are You Ready?”

Young Adults and the Gospel

Recently, I have seen some new spiritual movement in young adults. I just completed an interim pastorate at a local church here in El Paso. Through that process, I was amazed at the openness, willingness, and the response to the Gospel. After all, my generation is great at downgrading the generations that follow us, especiallyContinue reading “Young Adults and the Gospel”

Church Revitalization Part 3

As you think about the future possibilities of your church, now is the time to dream of what can be. There are times that we get to do that. When a church is a plateaued stage or in a decline stage, it is that time to dream. Get together with some other successful leaders andContinue reading “Church Revitalization Part 3”

Church Revitalization Part 2

How is your church doing in the area of post-covid? Attendance down? Giving down? Outreach down? Small groups down? If you answered yes to any of those scenarios, then you must look back to the pre-covid ministries of your church and evaluate the validity of your church’s health. There is a chance that the healthContinue reading “Church Revitalization Part 2”

Church Revitalization Part 1

When and why should a church explore the possibility of a revitalization process? What is the purpose? How does a church know it needs revitalization? These are swirling questions that are prevalent and frequent in Christian circles today. Church Revitalization is not a new topic, but it has gained lots of traction in an ageContinue reading “Church Revitalization Part 1”

Church Planting Today

We are at a time where I believe the model for church planting needs an upgrade. What does that mean? In this fast paced ever-changing world, it seems to me the church is always a few steps behind. I think it is time for the church to keep pace with the times we live in.Continue reading “Church Planting Today”

Executive Leadership

When the Lord called me to be an Executive Director, my brain really didn’t comprehend all that would include. The job description went a little like this: The Executive Director is responsible to and relates directly to the ELT of the Association (EPBA) as appointed and directed by the EPBA Executive Board. Administer the policiesContinue reading “Executive Leadership”