Finishing Well
With Roger Bannister’s passing this past week I thought I would share this video. I love his own commentary.
Pacing is everything.
So many runners go out way too fast. To hold something back and then to finish strong is the key to success.
Finish well and avoid burnout.
International Women’s Day
Jesus destroyed the barriers of racial, gender & social-economic separation. He made us one. Now we have to live it out. I am thankful for the women leaders I get to serve. Do what you can do to empower others to be everything the Lord has called them to be. Remember this – the gifts of the Spirit are not gender-specific. Release and empower. There has been far too much damage done through insecure controlling and disempowering words and actions. All we can do is “our part”. Lead by example. Don’t argue with those […]
Summer Sabbath
In 2015, Heidi and I celebrated 25 years of full time pastoral ministry.
In March of 2017 we completed seven years of ministry here at Faith Center. We are thankful for this community, this church, and the fruitfulness the Lord has allowed us to witness while serving here.
Last year the Lord began to nudge us to consider taking a sabbatical during 2017. Heidi and I try to proactively pace ourselves in order avoid the burn out that is typical among pastors. Sabbaticals have recently become common for pastors as they have grown in […]