Every month at High Desert Church our staff comes together for an early morning breakfast. After we eat and go over a few announcements our executive pastor, Jack Hamilton, usually does a leadership lesson for us. Last Wednesday he talked about appreciation. Here are the highlights from his talk: 1. Most people tend to be … Continue reading How to Appreciate Others
The One Question that Changed Our Lives
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14650855@N04/2080488897/ Sarah is working to finish our portfolio this week as we gear up to complete the interview part of our adoption process. God willing, by this time tomorrow we will officially be "adoptable." I'm not sure that "adoptable" is the right word because that kinda makes it sound like we're looking for parents to … Continue reading The One Question that Changed Our Lives
6 Ways to Succeed As a Leader
I took my first real leadership position back in 2003. The first two years were the toughest for me as I struggled to find my place in the office (mainly because I didn't have an office the first year). Newly married and fresh out of college, I struggled with how to lead well. Thankfully, … Continue reading 6 Ways to Succeed As a Leader
One Team, One Fight
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29465212@N06/4504146274/ I love this visual from Matt Mc Gill's blog a couple of weeks ago: "Love the roster a mom put together… It says, one team, one fight. Perfect." When I saw this it made me think of you. Well, not you specifically because we've probably never met before. It made me think of US: people … Continue reading One Team, One Fight
Children’s Ministry is More Than Crafts, Bible Trivia, and Babysitting
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shirley-postcards/4345477084/ When I was a kid I used to go to church alone. I can't really explain why 6-year-old me felt compelled to do that but I did. Just about every Sunday I would get up, have breakfast, wake my parents up, and had them drive me to the church that I also went to … Continue reading Children’s Ministry is More Than Crafts, Bible Trivia, and Babysitting
Tool for Families to Invite Others to Church
At High Desert Church we have a great resource that we give out a couple of times a year to the families in our children's ministry. It helps them to invite their unchurched friends to HDC. It clearly defines our approach to evangelism, points them to a great entry point event, and gives them tips … Continue reading Tool for Families to Invite Others to Church
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