What I believe....so far......

What I believe…..so far…..

I believe…

• God is in control so I never need to worry. Worry is a sin.
• God trusts me to accomplish His work and depends on me.
• In the Bible to change lives. Truth cannot be compromised or manipulated,
ever.
• In prayer to change me and change others and circumstances.
• In the Holy Spirit and His work to sanctify me, teach me and guide me. I
never have to guess, ever.
• That a dynamic Sunday experience/corporate encounter with God changes lives.
• That small groups build relationships best and facilitate and maintain
spiritual growth the best.
• In training leaders and setting them free.
• Cheering on those who surpass you. It is your life in them. Their
excellence should be my greatest joy.
• In missions
• Giving is the key. Always be generous with everything. Money, words, time,
love.
• In grace and patience to heal.
• In being a life-long learner.
• The learning power of a mistake.
• Love is never greater than when it confronts. Lack of confrontation = self
preservation and that is not Godly.
• Fear is our worst enemy. Laziness is the 2nd. Ungodliness encompasses both.
• In pushing outside of comfort in order to grow. The comfort zone is a no
growth zone.
• Treating workers well.
• Calculated risks.
• Acceptance of all.
• Love building others up is the key to healthy church.
• Changed lives change lives.
• In team and strong leadership.
• Honest evaluation to get the best out of people.
• An environment of total acceptance is necessary for successful evaluation.
• In coaching not dictating.
• In self starters
• That effective ministry does not cost a lot of money.
• People will go through the fire for you if they know you love them. A key
to loving them is letting them know you. Vulnerability is a key to loving
them.
• In family priority and healthy boundaries.
• In the 1st ask.
• In calling back.
• Selfless servants make the best teammates.
• Faithful with a little = faithful with much.
• Nothing is insignificant. Everything great started small.
• Doing what you said you would do.
• In being polite.
• In preferring others. Your most urgent needs are most important to you, not
them. Deal with that and don’t get hurt when their enthusiasm doesn’t match
yours.
• Living so that the needs of others ARE REALLY more important than my own.
• In the power of position. I am a Pastor and that is important to people.
• In honoring authority.
• That no one does it alone. You stand on someone else’s shoulders.
• Taking someone with you.
• Small things change lives.
• In the power of words.
• In modeling and the ripple effect.
• People change lives but common events/tasks bring people together.
• There is no greater bonding experience than a shared trial.
• The long journey.