Preschool Wisdom

Our four-year-old never ceases to amaze her Mom and Dad. In a few short days, she will start preschool and in preparation for the big first day, she had some "homework" (coloring a couple pictures) to do. And when her mother told her that they were going to work on her homework together, our daughter responded ever so intelligently, "But Mommy, I can't do my homework...I don't have a laptop."

What I've Learned This Summer

As this summer draws quickly to a close, I want to express two of the many things I have learned about ministry this summer. The first thing I have learned is that if I want those whom I lead in ministry to be successful then I need to Clarify the Win for them. When we clarify the win, we all have a common goal to reach for, a common goal to strive for. The win for me in ministry is to transform lives - an unbeliever becomes a believer, or a follower of Jesus is transfomed more into the likeness of Christ.

Second, I have learned that it's extremely important to Replace Myself. I ought, if I'm not currently, to invest so much in to others and train those I lead so that they could do what I do in the event I no longer continue in my current position.

Thanks to Andy Stanley and his book 7 Practices of Effective Ministry for teaching me something this summer.

Basement Remodel

Before...


And after...not bad for an amateur.

Home At Last

I am extremely pleased to announce that we have moved to our new home. After four weeks of painting and basement renovations, we passed our building inspections, and we have unpacked all our stuff. It feels great to have a place of our own to call home. I will load some pictures of the place just as soon as I can.

Summer Reading List

Reimaging Evangalism by Rick Richardson.

Dog Training, Fly Fishing and Sharing Christ in the 21st Century by Ted Haggard.

7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley.

No Greater Love by Mother Teresa.

And if I have time near the end I'll read Pilgrim's Regress by C.S. Lewis.