Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27
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Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 3—God Renews His People By Inviting Them Into The Work
Read moreArchival Post: Planning & Organization - The Need
Planning & Organization
The Need
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In 2006, I was drowning. Our church had recently gone through massive changes, and I found myself in a brand new role. After years of working primarily with college and high school groups, I now found myself as an assistant pastor to the general church body. I was asked to wear quite a few hats. I was in a million meetings. I wrote down a million things a day. And almost every day, I had no idea where to start. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Planning & Organization: Capture Everything
Planning & Organization: Capture Everything
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Running along the trails of Toro Park, I remember a ton. As I run, my body works, my mind begins to work as well. Thoughts are processed. Dreams are contemplated. And I remember stuff. Stuff I was supposed to remember to do. Conversations I was supposed to have. Errands I was supposed to run. There, on the trail, without any ability to do a darn thing about them, I remember stuff. (4 Minutes / 700 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: How to Go to Church
How to Go to Church
Archival Post
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How to Go to Church
My Sermon Preparation Process (for Bible Teachers)
Learning another pastor's teaching preparation process has always edified me, so this post is for pastors who would like a glimpse into my routine. Here's a bit of what I cover:
- How I select my text.
- The importance of a book and text theme.
- What I do on each day of the week.
- Screenshots and links of my various stages.
25 Minutes / 4,100 Words
Read moreHow To Go To Church
8 Minutes / 1,700 Words
Read morePlanning & Organization: My "iRules"
Planning & Organization: Weekly Review
8 Minutes / 1,600 Words
Read morePlanning & Organization: Capture Everything
A brief description of my three main inboxes; how I try to capture things I need to remember later.
4 Minutes / 700 Words
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