In this podcast, Josh and I explore the idea of requiring new members classes in the established church. Subscribe: iTunes ● Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @estchurch, @jowiki, @micahfries, and @samrainer. Read more [...]
Visiting people in the hospital is difficult. It’s tough when church members struggle in physical weakness. However, some of my most fruitful ministry has occurred in hospital rooms. When I started pastoring, I didn’t think much about the strategy of a hospital visit. I just went. In most cases, a simple ministry of presence is the key. However, there are some strategic questions to ask before visiting someone in the hospital. Perhaps these questions will help you experience more fruit Read more [...]
This sermon is the last part of a four-week series called “Angels, Demons, Heaven, and Hell.” The series concludes with the topic of heaven. Heaven is dwelling in the presence of God with perfect rest and worship. In heaven, perfect obedience leads to perfect rest. In heaven, perfect rest leads to perfect worship.
Three notable articles I read this week: Eric Geiger – 6 types of “dangerous charisma.” Charismatic leadership can be powerful, but it’s also dangerous. Michael Kelley – 2 reasons why we should keep using the word “saved.” “There has been, I think, in the last several years, an implicit effort to ‘update’ some of the language of the church. That’s all well and good, I suppose, but the danger in updating language like this is that you start to lose the sense of what Read more [...]
Jordan Richmond from Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida joins us to talk about the relationship between worship pastors and lead pastors. Subscribe: iTunes ● Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @estchurch, @jowiki, @micahfries, and @samrainer. Read more [...]
I struggle with mistakes. It’s not that I fear mistakes. On the leadership risk tolerance scale, I lean towards taking more risks. Messes, mistakes, and outright failures come with taking regular, calculated risks. My struggle is not the fear of making a mistake. My struggle is the responsibility of owning the mistake. My desire to be right supersedes my desire to take risks. In other words, I’m fine with admitting failure so long as I don’t have to deal with the problems it can Read more [...]
I’m in the third week of a four-week series called “Angels, Demons, Heaven, and Hell.” This week is on the topic of hell. The unrighteous experience hell. The righteous in Christ experience heaven. Hell is a literal place. Hell is eternal and irreversible. Hell is just punishment. Hell is banishment.
The Kid Ministers from Sachse's Church and West Bradenton join the show to talk about how pastors can help or hinder the children's ministry. Subscribe: iTunes ● Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @estchurch, @jowiki, @micahfries, and @samrainer. Read more [...]
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170115_adhh_demons.mp3 I’m in the second week of a four-week series called “Angels, Demons, Heaven, and Hell.” This week is on the topic of demons. You will either be overwhelmed by darkness or overcome by the power of Christ. Demons are hostile to God’s work and limited in power. In a spiritual war, there is no neutrality between light and dark. What should you do if facing a spiritual attack? Don’t fear, pray out loud, repent Read more [...]
Sam and Josh talk through setting goals and ways to help set benchmarks with your staff or ministry leaders. Subscribe: iTunes ● Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @estchurch, @jowiki, @micahfries, and @samrainer. Read more [...]
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