I AM EXCITED ABOUT MISSIONS!

People ask us why we call the first Sunday of every month “Missions Sunday.” Here are a few thoughts: It helps us put the emphasis on spiritual and eternal things. We want to begin our month with missionary giving and remembering the…

Message at Saints Community Church in New Orleans

Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4: 19 NKJV -Since you are the Wikipedia generation-- Evangelism - Evangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs…

Unspiritual Leadership

Years ago I heard Ravi Zacharias speak at Twin City Bible Church here in Urbana, Illinois USA and he talked about how people are led astray by shoddy unspiritual leadership. He talked about… 1) Solomon had the untamed passions of a gifted…

Four Momentum Shifters

Sons and Daughters! Sorry again about not blogging—enough of you have ‘griped’ that I thought I’d better do another blog. I get asked all the time about resources—one of my favorites, especially for books is Frank Damazio out of Portland,…

A Former Intern’s Life Lessons

Dear Sons & Daughters, OK, I repent...so many of you have told me to start blogging again...thanks...I guess! Below is a short outline that Sam Duerden shared after Interning here at Stone Creek for about a year. We asked him to share…

Prophetic Voices

Recently a young pastor texted me and asked me who I thought were prophetic voices to this generation. Here’s what I texted him back. You can google their names and check out their blogs and web sites.  Disclaimer:  I might not agree with…

Leadership Lessons

Son and Daughters- Below is a teaching I did for Dave Nelson’s staff recently. Enjoy and know you are making a difference. Papa G. I’ve Got Your Back -Want to talk about praying for your lead pastor with more intentionality and passion.…

Mattersey Hall Lecture June 2011

5 Reasons to Flow in God King's Seminary Reflection Paper 3 Mattersey Creative Leadership 1 Mattersey Creative Leadership 2 Pentecost-5 Faces Scratching the Itch of Your Community

Holy Spirit Video

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A Personal Note for Pastors

To my spiritual sons and daughters—great article for all of us in the ministry from Pastor Perry Noble I wanted to pass on. His blogs are great! Keep pressing on! Love, Papa G   Dear Pastor, If you need help…ASK for it! I know many…