Issue #359
8/20/2008
How to set and reach your goals: part one
by Rick Warren
If you have a hard time setting goals, you’re not alone. As pastors, we struggle to find time to plan and just think. Yet goal-setting is key to success in ministry. In Genesis 24, we find 10 steps that Abraham and his servant followed to reach their goal. We’ll talk about the first five steps in this article and the next five steps in the next issue. [more]
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Following God in the throes of leadership
by Margaret Feinberg

Effective leadership depends on recognizing God’s voice in our daily lives. The encouraging news is that God is creative and persistent in getting our attention and communicating with us. In this issue, author and speaker Margaret Feinberg offers insight on recognizing God’s “sacred echo” in your life. [more]


Why You Can Have Confidence in the Bible
Harold J. Sala (Harvest House, 2008)  

Harold Sala’s newest book helps readers gain both appreciation of and confidence in the Bible. With chapters focusing on the archeology, science, and history of the Bible, this book is easy to read and thorough. It would be a great book to distribute during your spiritual growth class (Class 201) or to provide for new believers.

 
   


"Spiritual growth is not just intentional, it’s incremental. We grow through a process. We grow step by step. Everybody needs a pathway to move on." - Rick Warren



"Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven! When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: ‘Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.’ This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe." - Hebrews 12:25-28 (NLV)



Pastor’s blog - Check out Nelson Searcy’s blog. He serves as the pastor of The Journey in New York City, which he started just after September 11, 2001. Before that he served on the staff of Saddleback Church. His blog has all sorts of great insights for church leaders.
What’s in your back-to-school ministry plan? - Junior and senior high school students are headed back to school soon. Is your church ready to minister to the kids on campuses in your community?
Free audio Bibles - On this site you can find free audio Bibles in multiple versions (including NIV, NCV, and KJV) in more than 300 languages. You can listen to the Bible on your computer, your iPod, or other MP3 players.

Helpful article for bi-vocational ministers - This article will help you navigate the tricky waters of a bi-vocational pastorate. It focuses on helping you make time for your family in the midst of all the time demands.
Next Initiative - Whether you're launching a church, leading a church, or your church has plateaued, The NEXT Conference is the perfect opportunity to bring your entire team and find out what's NEXT for your church. The conference is coming up September 16-17 in Georgia.


The Saddleback Civil Forum changes the face of American politics - A. Larry Ross Communications

Eight ways we reach out to the community through small groups - David Williamson

Building palpable momentum begins with a shared vision - Nancy Ortberg

Seven secrets of stress management - Rick Warren

The perfect storm - Mary Southerland



A human baby is the strangest and most wonderful creature this world can offer. No other mammal emerges so helpless from the womb, utterly unable to cope with the opportunity and adversity of nature. Yet no other creature holds such limitless possibility. - Andy Crouch, Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling (IVP Books, 2008)

When you are absolutely convinced how much God loves you, it will drive out every fear you have. - Wayne Jacobsen, He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father’s Affections (Windblown Media, 2007)

Fatigue makes cowards of us all. - Vince Lombardi

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans spent $7.5 billion at family clothing stores in August of 2007 making the back-to-school shopping season the second most important shopping season of the year. Only the November-to-December holiday season had larger sales. - Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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