Category Archives: Leadership

YOU’LL NEVER GET IN…UNLESS…

Mark – The Facts. Here are some facts. Churches who hide children in the dark basements of their buildings to teach them about God’s love are probably not growing. Churches who don’t provide a clean nursery with loving providers to … Continue reading

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AS SO OFTEN HE DID

Mark – The Facts. What are the habits we often do that people say, “Yes, that is what she/he does. They do it often. You can count on it.” This could be a good trait or a bad trait, but … Continue reading

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NOT IN OUR GROUP

Mark – The Facts. Believers of Jesus form groups called churches. Some meet in traditional, grand cathedrals. Some groups meet in houses. Some meet under trees by a brook. Some groups are “planted” by pulling other disgruntled believers into a … Continue reading

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TALKING SMACK

Mark – The Facts. We all do it. To feel better about the “place” we are in life at the moment we talk smack about others who we feel are a threat to our “position” in this world. We put … Continue reading

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NO “IFS”

Mark – The Facts. When our kids attempt to “talk back” to us when given a direction to do something, we typically say, “No ifs, ands or buts! Just do it and trust me!” We say this because it was … Continue reading

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WHAT DO YOU EXPECT US TO DO?

Mark – The Facts. In situations where needs arise unexpectedly with the church body, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A quick evaluation will reveal the health of the any group of people who say they want … Continue reading

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HE COULDN’T ESCAPE NOTICE

Mark – The Facts. Celebrities work hard to be known. Then they work hard to escape the crowds who want to see them because of their accomplishments. Jesus became more than popular while He was here on earth. He became … Continue reading

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WHAT GOES IN, COMES OUT

Mark – The Facts. An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – … Continue reading

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THE MODEL FOR MINISTRY

Mark – The Facts. When we are helping others for the fuzzy good feeling we get inside we are in MEnistry. When we crave being recognized for our good deeds to others, we are in MEnistry. When we feel under … Continue reading

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TRUST ME

Mark 5 – The Facts. You might be right in the middle of a difficult circumstance wondering how in the world the situation might be resolved or if it will be resolved. Someone you love is at death’s door because … Continue reading

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