Some people visit major league ballparks. I visit churches. It is part of my commitment to continue growing and developing as a pastor and leader. Whenever you lose your desire to be the best you can be in any given endeavor, it is time to move on to something else. Now, I go to conferences, [...]
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Trip to Seattle
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Vision on January 25, 2012 | 3 Comments »
What is your superhero power?
Posted in Bible, Discipleship/Spiritual Growth, Leadership, tagged Christian Ministry, Spiritual Gifts on December 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever been asked, “If you could have any superhero power, what would it be?” This might be a guy thing, but it seems like this discussion comes up on a regular basis. And I’m not just talking about boys who think pro wrestling is real, but also men who have mortgages and mow [...]
2 Keys to Spiritual Growth
Posted in Bible, Discipleship/Spiritual Growth, Leadership on November 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »
1. Studying the Bible for yourself 2. Personal accountability from a small group leader, spiritual mentor or trusted friend. If you are NOT growing spiritually, then you are probably lacking personal time in God’s word, and/or you do not have sufficient accountability in your life. A spiritual leader, mentor or friend can hold you accountable [...]
A call to pray and fast for our community
Posted in Bible, God, Graystone Church, Leadership, Prayer on October 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Guest Blogger: Luis Valenzuela, Graystone Elder This Wednesday October 12th, Graystone Church will come together for a day of unified corporate prayer and fasting for awakening in our community. We can define awakening as a unique supernatural –yet very natural move of God’s presence and power, throughout lots and lots of people’s hearts, directing them [...]
Graystone Church RePLANT Time Line
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Vision, tagged church planting on August 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who like to know the inside scoop, below is a big picture diagram of our Graystone RePLANT Time Line. I will be sharing more details about our ReLAUNCH tonight at the Small Group Leaders Appreciation Dinner. If you’re a small group leader or apprentice (future leader), I hope to see you [...]
A church within reach of every person on the planet
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Missions/Outreach, Prayer, Vision, tagged church planting on July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last week, I had the privilege to spend a few days in Southern California working with leaders from the Leadership Academy of Saddleback Church and 8 other church planters/pastors from around the country. We are putting together a 12 day training curriculum/cohort to equip church planters. Rick Warren is spearheading an initiative to plant hundreds [...]
What are the ingredients to a “successful” church plant?
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, tagged church planting on July 2, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I’m meeting next week with a group of pastors/”church planting experts”, and we will be putting together some training materials that will hopefully equip thousands of church planters over the next few years. It has been a while since Graystone was a brand new church plant, and I am trying to think back to the [...]
Monday Download (Nate style)
Posted in Discipleship/Spiritual Growth, God, Graystone Church, Leadership, Missions/Outreach, Monday Download, Small Groups, Volunteers on June 27, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Nate Rector is Graystone’s Pastor of Spiritual Growth/Student Ministry. Jonathan has given me the honor of writing his usual Monday entry to his blog this week since he and his family are enjoying some time… and no doubt great seafood… in the Florida Keys. So, in his tradition – here are the top 10 highlights [...]
10 Highlights from Father’s Day at Graystone
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Monday Download on June 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
1. Praying for all the Graystone fathers that God would empower us to be the spiritual leaders of our families. 2. KATB performing “Lead Me” by Sanctus Real with pictures of dads and their families on the big screens. 3. Trey McKnight leading us in worship. This is a testimony to Kyle’s leadership and the [...]
“When in doubt, call it OUT!”
Posted in Bible, Discipleship/Spiritual Growth, Leadership, Sports on March 22, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Tennis is one of the few sports that does not have an umpire or referee, except at the pro level. Each player is responsible to call his/her own lines. Tennis is a “gentlemen’s” sport based on honesty, respect and good sportmanship. But there is a joke in the tennis world. If someone hits a ball [...]
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