Start a Fire!
Here's a confession ... I'm getting more and more disillusioned with the "business" of the ministry. My email box constantly receives promotional materials for the "how-to's" of ministry ... how to grow a church, shut the back door, gain more volunteers, keep visitors, discover the "WOW" factor, increase the finances, etc. Enough already. I'm suffocating. And, in the midst of the deluge of "how to's", I never, I repeat NEVER, receive emails encouraging me to turn off the computer, NOT attend their conference or buy their book, or stay away from their $500 DVD teaching package and instead go...
Ponderables About Parents
You would think that after being in children's ministries for 35 years that I would have all of the answers. Honestly, I don't. Here are some random thoughts that I occasionally ponder ... * As the parents pick up their child after my service, why isn't their first question to the child, "What did the Holy Spirit tell you today?" Isn't this what children's "ministry" is all about? I have yet to find a church that calls their Sunday children's corporate gathering "Children's Fun House" or "Fun Zone". No!!! It is MINISTRY! * Why do parents allow their child to miss a weekend service or...
It’s Really Close!
I will admit up front that the following thought will seem bizarre but I will obey the Holy Spirit and share it with you. Last night, I saw a picture of a vehicle's side view mirror. In looking at the mirror, suddenly the small print on the mirror became magnified. I could clearly see the words "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear". We all know that the automobile industry has placed this message on the mirror as a warning and reminder that there is something that you are approaching or is approaching you that is a whole closer than you've perceived. Was this message just...
Let’s Be Holy Ghost Arsonists
Several years ago, I wrote a blog post identifying myself as a Holy Ghost arsonists. My assignment is to ignite an all-consuming, unstoppable Holy Ghost fire in individuals, ministry leaders, churches, denominations, and nations. I'm passionate about fulfilling this assignment. I am coming to you today to ask you to join with me in making this happen. Vickie and I have stepped away from the security of being on a pastoral staff leaving behind salaries and benefits to totally devote ourselves to this assignment. I need for you to join with us in two ways. 1. Prayer. Without this...
Here’s Your Title
Perhaps you've noticed that some people are title and label conscious, especially in the church. I recognize that titles can be used to show position or respect or honor. Some titles are earned, others are purchased for $19.95 through a web site. For me, the old joke is true. I don't care what you call me. Just call me when it's time to eat. When Vickie and I started into the ministry 35 years ago as children's evangelists, people referred to me as Brother Billy. After ten years of traveling, we obeyed God's direction and left the evangelistic field and became children's pastors at...
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