Respecting Their Culture
Pastor Austin Gardner and Missions Director Jeff bush talk about the importance of respecting and understanding the culture of any foreign country you may be in. If you reject the culture of the people,...
Preparing for the Ministry God has for you!
I Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth;...
Mentoring and Counseling
This material is from a secular book on leadership. It is how the US Army does things. One of the most important duties of leaders at all levels is to develop subordinates. Mentoring plays...
Leaders of Leaders
The following is taken from the US Army Leadership Field Manual. I find it to contain great advice that all of us in ministry could take to heart. The highlighting is my emphasizing something...
Mistaken pride
I Samuel 17:28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast...
Jealousy on the Mission Field
Things missionaries/pastors say to one another: “That is great, brother!” “I am so glad to hear that your church doubled in size the last year.” “Oh, that is wonderful that you are see such...
He will break the pride of our power!
Leviticus 26:19 And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass: 20 And your strength shall be spent in vain: for...
Prepare Abundantly
In the business world, most overnight successes are years in the making. Usually, there are many years of seemingly fruitless effort and preparation before a stroke of genius happens. The ministry is similar. Any lasting and effective...
No Guide, Overseer, or Ruler
Wouldn’t it be great to have a job where you could set your own hours, be your own boss, and do your own thing? That would be the life! Well, maybe and maybe not…...
The Future of Missions
The following article was written by Kyle Shreve, missionary to Peru. Young people are the future of missions, and to undervalue them is about the biggest mistake a church can make. Hope that’s clear...
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