The prayer life is needed much more than buildings or organizations. These are often a substitute for the other. Souls are born into the Kingdom only through prayer. Frank Bartleman – Azusa Street, p30
Author: Jay Jones
Mentoring
By Norm Paslay II This is not a discourse on mentoring. I am attempting to share from my heart and life experience an incredible model of mentoring that proved to be very powerful. In fact, at the core of my thesis is the intent to honor my father, Norman R. Paslay I. His life and… Continue reading Mentoring
Traits of Successful Leaders
By Dave Smith I. Sincerity II. Capacity For Work Edison stated, “Success is 98% perspiration and 2% inspiration” III. Ability To Press On In Adversity A leader will have much discouragement and opposition IV. Must Exhibit A Love For His Co-laborers V. Ability To Organize VI. Must Develop A Vision For His Ministry VII. Must… Continue reading Traits of Successful Leaders
How to Be a Visionary Leader
By Dave Smith I. Dare To Dream A. Have a desire to do something in your ministry bigger than yourself B. As God shows you what He wants you to accomplish for His glory, put your faith in the Lord to do it for you II. Prepare To Dream A. Do your homework B. Ask… Continue reading How to Be a Visionary Leader
Quoted: Frank Bartleman on Revival
I received from God early in 1905 the following keynote to revival: ‘The depth of revival will be determined exactly by the depth of the spirit of repentance.’ And this will hold true for all people, at all times. Frank Bartleman – Azusa Street, p19
Quoted: Randy Stonehill on Thirst and Chains
I did not know my savage thirst until You led me to Your well. I did not know I lived in chains until You freed me.
Quoted: Scott Graham on Pastoring
I have reached a conclusion that I thought I might share. I have decided . . . There are some people who have decided to go to Heaven, and they are going to do so no matter how bad a job I might do at this pastoring thing! There are some people who have decided… Continue reading Quoted: Scott Graham on Pastoring
Quoted: Spurgeon on Ministry
If sinners will be damned, At least let them leap to hell over my body. And if they will perish, Let them perish with my arms around their knees begging them to stay. And if hell must be filled, At least let it be filled in the teeth of my exertion. And let not one… Continue reading Quoted: Spurgeon on Ministry
Quoted: Jay Jones on Soulwinning
If we’re not actually in the process of bringing people to Christ on a regular basis, we should be ashamed of ourselves. And if we ARE actually in the process of bringing people to Christ, we have nothing to be ashamed of.
Interesting Names of 2008
Illustration to open for teaching on the Name of Jesus Remember the uproar over Gwyneth Paltrow naming her daughter Apple? That seems downright quaint in 2008. Check out the new additions in the category of quirkiest baby names: BRONX MOWGLI: This year’s most unusual moniker, courtesy of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. He grew up… Continue reading Interesting Names of 2008