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This assessment and analysis comes from the "Church and Community Assessment Tool," by Bill Henar... more This assessment and analysis comes from the "Church and Community Assessment Tool," by Bill Henard. It has been compiled through the gathering of information/data by electronic means, personal conversations, and my observations. There is some data that I was unable to achieve, but I believe what I do have is more than enough to build a credible analysis of the church and plan out a revitalization/re-envisioning strategy that follows this section.
leader's character (the who), motives (the why), and agenda (the what). He puts it like this, "A ... more leader's character (the who), motives (the why), and agenda (the what). He puts it like this, "A Godly Christian leader will work to develop, maintain, and pursue a proven character, a doxological motive (they do it for the Glory of God), and a divine agenda (our mission centers around the mission that God has given them)." 9 With all this being said, the question is, what is the "stuff" that limits my time on the main things? The Leadership Principles help flesh out how to maximize our ability to focus on the main things within our contextual leadership position. Personally, some examples of what gets in the way of my main things are lack of rest, busyness, health issues, and external stress (non-work). Let's look at each of the principles, what I have learned, and how I can practically apply them to my current situations: Principle 1: Spirituality-the power of convictions This can be summarized with a Clear Voice, Compelling Vision, and Core Values. The Clear Voice is listening to God's voice; we can't hear His voice in our lives unless we actively take the time to listen through reading His Word, prayer, and personal worship. It, depending on our situations, seems easier said than done, especially with how much I fill my days with busy work, as Peter Scazzero says, "spiritual deficits typically reveal themselves in too much activity… the terror of stopping reveals the depth of their emptiness." 10, 11 It is this spiritual deficit I find myself in much more than not because when I slow down, whether intentionally or unintentionally (i.e., illness), I feel useless and less than. Here is my plan going forward as I strive to implement Leadership Principle 1 into my life: Take time when I first awaken to pray, and not just the "thanks God for the great sleep" prayer, but to pray intentionally for the day, for my spouse, for my children, ask the Lord to help me focus on Him. To take time during lunch to read scripture outside of my normal duties of reading the Word for school studies and sermon preparation, to read it for the benefit of my soul, to meditate on it, asking the Lord to help me understand it for my life and for that day. In the
What is a Shepherd? And does it have to do with us in today’s society and culture? This is an imp... more What is a Shepherd? And does it have to do with us in today’s society and culture? This is an important question to ask as we take a look into John 10, and what Jesus is saying here about who He is and what we are, and how it relates to us as leaders. In today’s culture, and mostly globally, a shepherd is seen as a dog that herds (a sheep dog) farm animals like sheep, goats and cows to where the owner or hired hands need them to be at any time. Images of men on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), trucks, horses and even helicopters wrangling their livestock2 – so how can something Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John help us to understand?
When it comes to understanding Christian Spiritual Formation (CSF as Chandler mentions), I belie... more When it comes to understanding Christian Spiritual Formation (CSF as Chandler mentions), I believe Philippians 1:6 to be my “life verse” in understanding and walking CSF out in my own life. In retrospective, I never really contemplated CSF as a term, just more of a natural part of the Christian Life and the spiritual growth that happens after Salvation until our bodily death. Chandler really hits home in the first section, saying that CSF’s ultimate goal is to become more like Christ , which is what I wish to happen in my life.
Reading verses like Matthew 28:18-20 was previously seen as that “missionary” statement – for tho... more Reading verses like Matthew 28:18-20 was previously seen as that “missionary” statement – for those who felt called to foreign missions – as it was always used to promote and propagate missionaries and their work overseas. Yet, it was through the class whilst preparing a sermon that my eyes were opened to the Truth; that these verses, this statement by Jesus Christ was not just a call to missionaries, not just a “if you feel like it” adventure for Jesus. In the original Greek, it is a literal command, for all of us, not just the few who go overseas; but what Christians are supposed to be doing on a daily basis, and not just to the world and nations, but to individuals, your friends, family, neighbors, strangers – making disciples, baptizing them and teaching them all Christ has taught us
A personal perspective of study focused on the Doctrines of Revelation, God, Creation, Humanity, ... more A personal perspective of study focused on the Doctrines of Revelation, God, Creation, Humanity, Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit, Salvation, the Church, and Eschatology
Does the Gospel of Mark show that Salvation is by Faith Alone? That is the question being investi... more Does the Gospel of Mark show that Salvation is by Faith Alone? That is the question
being investigated today. This paper will touch on what faith is, what salvation is, and what the Gospel of Mark says about both subjects together. Salvation by Faith alone is a subject within Church culture, specifically differing doctrines, which has caused corrosive divides not just of the physical Church, but the spiritual embodiment of it as well. To prevent diving into this deep cavern of arguments for and against such a doctrine – we will be focusing on the subject as it relates to the Gospel of Mark, and what he (Mark) reveals on this particular subject.
The Church, as whole, is filled with human beings. We are flawed, fleshly creatures that seem to ... more The Church, as whole, is filled with human beings. We are flawed, fleshly creatures that seem to cause more problems than not when it comes to living our own lives, we lie, we cheat, we steal; and let’s not even get into what it’s like for a world full of unsaved sinners!
A critical study of views and discussions of Deuteronomy
A critical study of views and discussions of Hosea
This assessment and analysis comes from the "Church and Community Assessment Tool," by Bill Henar... more This assessment and analysis comes from the "Church and Community Assessment Tool," by Bill Henard. It has been compiled through the gathering of information/data by electronic means, personal conversations, and my observations. There is some data that I was unable to achieve, but I believe what I do have is more than enough to build a credible analysis of the church and plan out a revitalization/re-envisioning strategy that follows this section.
leader's character (the who), motives (the why), and agenda (the what). He puts it like this, "A ... more leader's character (the who), motives (the why), and agenda (the what). He puts it like this, "A Godly Christian leader will work to develop, maintain, and pursue a proven character, a doxological motive (they do it for the Glory of God), and a divine agenda (our mission centers around the mission that God has given them)." 9 With all this being said, the question is, what is the "stuff" that limits my time on the main things? The Leadership Principles help flesh out how to maximize our ability to focus on the main things within our contextual leadership position. Personally, some examples of what gets in the way of my main things are lack of rest, busyness, health issues, and external stress (non-work). Let's look at each of the principles, what I have learned, and how I can practically apply them to my current situations: Principle 1: Spirituality-the power of convictions This can be summarized with a Clear Voice, Compelling Vision, and Core Values. The Clear Voice is listening to God's voice; we can't hear His voice in our lives unless we actively take the time to listen through reading His Word, prayer, and personal worship. It, depending on our situations, seems easier said than done, especially with how much I fill my days with busy work, as Peter Scazzero says, "spiritual deficits typically reveal themselves in too much activity… the terror of stopping reveals the depth of their emptiness." 10, 11 It is this spiritual deficit I find myself in much more than not because when I slow down, whether intentionally or unintentionally (i.e., illness), I feel useless and less than. Here is my plan going forward as I strive to implement Leadership Principle 1 into my life: Take time when I first awaken to pray, and not just the "thanks God for the great sleep" prayer, but to pray intentionally for the day, for my spouse, for my children, ask the Lord to help me focus on Him. To take time during lunch to read scripture outside of my normal duties of reading the Word for school studies and sermon preparation, to read it for the benefit of my soul, to meditate on it, asking the Lord to help me understand it for my life and for that day. In the
What is a Shepherd? And does it have to do with us in today’s society and culture? This is an imp... more What is a Shepherd? And does it have to do with us in today’s society and culture? This is an important question to ask as we take a look into John 10, and what Jesus is saying here about who He is and what we are, and how it relates to us as leaders. In today’s culture, and mostly globally, a shepherd is seen as a dog that herds (a sheep dog) farm animals like sheep, goats and cows to where the owner or hired hands need them to be at any time. Images of men on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), trucks, horses and even helicopters wrangling their livestock2 – so how can something Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John help us to understand?
When it comes to understanding Christian Spiritual Formation (CSF as Chandler mentions), I belie... more When it comes to understanding Christian Spiritual Formation (CSF as Chandler mentions), I believe Philippians 1:6 to be my “life verse” in understanding and walking CSF out in my own life. In retrospective, I never really contemplated CSF as a term, just more of a natural part of the Christian Life and the spiritual growth that happens after Salvation until our bodily death. Chandler really hits home in the first section, saying that CSF’s ultimate goal is to become more like Christ , which is what I wish to happen in my life.
Reading verses like Matthew 28:18-20 was previously seen as that “missionary” statement – for tho... more Reading verses like Matthew 28:18-20 was previously seen as that “missionary” statement – for those who felt called to foreign missions – as it was always used to promote and propagate missionaries and their work overseas. Yet, it was through the class whilst preparing a sermon that my eyes were opened to the Truth; that these verses, this statement by Jesus Christ was not just a call to missionaries, not just a “if you feel like it” adventure for Jesus. In the original Greek, it is a literal command, for all of us, not just the few who go overseas; but what Christians are supposed to be doing on a daily basis, and not just to the world and nations, but to individuals, your friends, family, neighbors, strangers – making disciples, baptizing them and teaching them all Christ has taught us
A personal perspective of study focused on the Doctrines of Revelation, God, Creation, Humanity, ... more A personal perspective of study focused on the Doctrines of Revelation, God, Creation, Humanity, Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit, Salvation, the Church, and Eschatology
Does the Gospel of Mark show that Salvation is by Faith Alone? That is the question being investi... more Does the Gospel of Mark show that Salvation is by Faith Alone? That is the question
being investigated today. This paper will touch on what faith is, what salvation is, and what the Gospel of Mark says about both subjects together. Salvation by Faith alone is a subject within Church culture, specifically differing doctrines, which has caused corrosive divides not just of the physical Church, but the spiritual embodiment of it as well. To prevent diving into this deep cavern of arguments for and against such a doctrine – we will be focusing on the subject as it relates to the Gospel of Mark, and what he (Mark) reveals on this particular subject.
The Church, as whole, is filled with human beings. We are flawed, fleshly creatures that seem to ... more The Church, as whole, is filled with human beings. We are flawed, fleshly creatures that seem to cause more problems than not when it comes to living our own lives, we lie, we cheat, we steal; and let’s not even get into what it’s like for a world full of unsaved sinners!
A critical study of views and discussions of Deuteronomy
A critical study of views and discussions of Hosea