One of the things we've been working on here at High Desert Church is better articulating our teaching outcomes for kids. In other words, we're trying to better answer the question: "What are the essentials our kids MUST know by the time they leave our ministry?" There's lots we'd LIKE them to know (chronology of … Continue reading What Are The Core Truths Your Kids MUST Know?
In Ministry, It’s Not About What You Have That Matters
A few weeks ago I came across this tweet from Bill Murray: While being hilarious (and true) I think there's a nugget of wisdom in this tweet for those of us in ministry, and it's this: It's not what you have; it's what you do with what you have that matters. Sometimes it can be … Continue reading In Ministry, It’s Not About What You Have That Matters
1 Super Simple Tip That’ll Help You Get The Most Important Things Done
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Qg0e4mwsE Came across this great video recently about how Bill Hybels manages his time. It's such a simple, yet powerful principle. I've just started implementing it into my routine. It's already helped me be more energized and focused on what matters most. Click here if the video doesn't show in your feed. How do you … Continue reading 1 Super Simple Tip That’ll Help You Get The Most Important Things Done
One of The Best Pieces of Parenting Advice You’ll Ever Get
Sometimes it's the little things, like putting your phone away or turning the TV off, that mean all the world to your kids.
Your Character is Everything
Your character isn't a big part of what matters about you. It's all that matters about you. Without it, you have nothing. Here's why: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
One HUGE Principle That Will Make or Break Your Team
A few weeks ago our lead pastor, Tom Mercer, did a great lesson for our staff on one HUGE principle that will make or break our team: Conversations. What we talk about and how we talk about what we talk about can build our team up, or tear it down. Here are the highlights from … Continue reading One HUGE Principle That Will Make or Break Your Team