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“Help me find the ministry that God has for me in this church. I want to serve so that I can help others, but I need to know what to do, how to do it, and how I am doing. Sincerely, A Church Member.” This is the cry of a…
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The Opposite of Worry (Lesson #44- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:30-32 (HCSB) O you of little faith. Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ Forthe Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. Today’s Question: Is there something that is beyond your controlContinue reading “The Opposite of Worry (Lesson #44- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Significance of “100”
Today is my 100th post since this blog was born a year ago. This fact, however, is exponentially insignificant compared to another great “100.” This is the twentieth year that Operation Christmas Child will send shoeboxes to needy children all over the world. One of the shoeboxes will be the 100,000,000th box. Maybe that boxContinue reading “The Significance of “100””
Seven Habits of a Healthy Church
Last Sunday evening, Pastor Ken Furches delivered a message challenging our congregation to look to God’s Word for encouragement. Our fellowship is in the midst of a staff transition and this was a timely message. I believe this teaching can be edifying to all church leaders. (Note- the italicized comments under each “habit” are myContinue reading “Seven Habits of a Healthy Church”
FREEBIE FRIDAY! Free Download of Bridging the Ministry Gap (to the first 5 who respond)
Get a free Kindle Store download of my new e-book for church ministry leaders. Here’s How: 1. Be one of the first five to send me your name and email address (jeremy.amick@yahoo.com); or you can send me a Facebook Message on http://www.Facebook.com/FollowOneLeadOthers or a DM on http://www.Twitter.com/Jeremy_Amick — 2. (optional but requested) After you readContinue reading “FREEBIE FRIDAY! Free Download of Bridging the Ministry Gap (to the first 5 who respond)”
The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 Today’s Question: Do you believe that God has called you to serve or to be served by others? Today’s Commentary: There are two kinds of theology in the world: Dog Theology and Cat Theology. Feed a dog and he will believe you are God. Feed a feline and the cat willContinue reading “The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)”
Summer School with Jesus
Over the next 10 weeks, I will be leading an online Bible Study that looks at Jesus’ expectations of a disciple. Immediately after Jesus selected the first twelve disciples, He took them up onto a mountain to teach them. He explained what it mean to follow Him. He taught that – The attitude of aContinue reading “Summer School with Jesus”
The Power of Outreach (Spirit-led Outreach Series)
Nothing can be produced by a Christian that is eternal value, unless the Holy Spirit orchestrates the production. We can try to make things happen, even attempt to “save” people. Yet, our plans will fail if the Holy Spirit is not at work. The Lord reminded the prophet Zechariah of this truth. The Lord spokeContinue reading “The Power of Outreach (Spirit-led Outreach Series)”
Make Plans, Not Resolutions
I feel like a failure around the second week of January each year. On New Year’s Eve, I sit down with a notepad and decide what changes need to be made. Thirty minutes later, I am overwhelmed with the amount of things that come to mind. I spend theContinue reading “Make Plans, Not Resolutions”
Article Worth Reading
How Do You Raise the Value of Volunteering? Tony Morgan conducts an interview with Ritchie Miller, the senior pastor of Avalon Church in McDonough, Georgia. Tony gets some insights on how this church has achieved a high percentage of volunteers. Check Out the Link Below: http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-how-to/145773-how-do-you-raise-the-value-of-volunteering.html
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