We live in a world full of quitters. People quit on their teams, jobs, marriages, families, churches and faith. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about FINISHING STRONG. The old saying is true: ”It’s not how you start but how you finish.” At least the back half is true. It really is all about finishing. [...]
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Don’t be a quitter
Posted in Bible, Discipleship/Spiritual Growth, Graystone Church, Leadership on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A big THANK YOU to the Graystone Team
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Missions/Outreach, Monday Download, Volunteers on April 9, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Easter Sunday at Graystone was amazing, and I was honored to be a part of it. The fact that every one of us is “Someone Worth Dying For” never gets old to me. I am overwhelmed by God’s love, grace, and forgiveness and am so thankful for Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. I love Easter! [...]
Friday Fact or Fiction (Stream of Consciousness)
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Random on March 9, 2012 | 7 Comments »
1. Last night in the batting cage, our clean up batter hit a line drive into the side of my skull and knocked me off my feet. As I was lying on my back half conscious and my ear bleeding, a lady from another team brought me an ice pack, and I faintly heard her [...]
Friday 5: We need your help.
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Volunteers on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
1. As of 4:30PM on Thursday, February 16, we have an average of 3 volunteers per Sunday committed to serving in the children’s area at the noon service beginning March 4. At a bare minimum, we need 17 adult volunteers per Sunday but preferably many more. We are looking for people who will commit to [...]
Trip to Seattle
Posted in Graystone Church, Leadership, Vision on January 25, 2012 | 3 Comments »
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, [...]
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 [...]
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