Yes, I know Pastor Jones. I'm just the deacon here at Grace but I see great possibilities in the revitalization process for our congregation and the community. Our Pastor, Ken Haydon has retired and is now on "semi-retired" status. He still works part time at the church here. As I learn 'more', I will be able to give more info to the elders and pastor.
Terry,
I sent you a private email on facebook. Long winded, point, don't have a Pastor, but could set something up w/Pastor Cash. He is and has quite a few things in the works. I could give him a call if your still interested.
I would certainly be open to that...I'm quite sure your schedule is much more challenging than mine...I'm in Greenfield. I don't know if I'm clear on what you are asking when you wrote, "see what God is doing in my ministry." Are you talking about you and I meeting, meeting w/our facilitators, or the pastors I meet w/in our district for the Ablaze cell. Not sure I understand....facilitators can be easier but scheduling pastors is a nightmare...
Wow, had to share this Terry. My mother and I were doing our triad in her trailer park. Began some impact praying, Ephesians 3:11-21, she's praying for her children to access and utilize the resource's we have in Christ. As I listed her children by name, she reminded me that I forgot one. He was put up for adoption 40years ago. Right after I got home from there, I found a friend request on facebook. It was my long lost brother. He went to a Lutheran High School, graduated from Concordia, is a teacher here in Milwaukee...weird, but totally cool.
Terry,
I found a resource on the revitalization site, "TransforMissional Coaching", now I know where I belong. Just had to say, "Thanks", God's richest blessings!
Thank you for your initial feedback. We are in contact with Ted and will continue to utilize him as a valuable resource. One area where you might be able to assist us is in establishing our boundaries. We are hoping that there are best practices and examples from other congregations that we can leverage so we don't have to completely reinvent the wheel. Any assistance you can provide in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Terry,
Not sure if my note came through via my friend request, but wanted to let you know that I would love to connect when you are in STL. I am in town that weekend, but I don't know my complete schedule at this time. Let's keep in touch and plan on getting together. God bless, Mark
Terry,
I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement and prayers. Apparently our district is adapting learning communities that are more specifically suited to the needs of our District.
This site helped me to connect with Pastor Cash Myers, and I'm trusting your advice to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Myers is a truley wonderful assest to our group and am looking forward to the future. So thank you again and may our Lord continue to bless your work.
Pastor George Richter is my pastor's name. Our DCE is Gary Janetzke in the south wisconsin district. I would assume Gary is going for the coaching training, he has and continues to be a great source and has encouraged me many times when I've wanted to give up. Gary is the one who helped us bring small groups to our church and started the cell with other pastors. Our district went through some reorganizing shortly afterwards though. He is also handling family and school ministry. A wonderful man with a heart for mission but a heavy work load. That's why I asked Pastor Cash to join us. To connect the resources, gives us guidance in the cell. This was the original hope that my pastor would kind of champion it, yet, my pastor get's busy and tends to leave it to me. Now with his illness it becomes another challenge. Either way Pastor Cash has offered to share some of his training.
Thank you for your prayers and the resources. Again I've been blessed with the guidance from some good men, my concern is more for those who are not and get lost in the shuffle.
Terry,
After posting on fasting and my disappointment with coaching, we recieved news our pastor is terminally ill. This site was a tremondous help in connecting me with Rev.Cash Meyers. He will be joining our Groups Ablaze Cell and sharing on vison, coaching, Truley our pastors, my own congregation, and I will be blessed to have him.
The thing is though, after really beginning to connect with other churches, leaders ect. when the pastor is not on board or their is a vaccum in leadership the challenge's are tremondous. As the revitalization process continues I recognzie pastors are key, but I also find those who truley love their church, have overwhelming responsiblities, and struggle to move forward due to a lack of authority. On a grassroots level it is helping in our church in some ways. Not having authority can tend to earn you more trust and lead to coaching. Yet, I wonder if people are not blessed with the guidance I have recieved, how do they manage? What resource do they have other than constant discouragement and than moving else where? Grant it the Holy Spirit moves us where He wills, and one man's loss IS another's gain. Yet, to lose even one who is inspired.....just wondering.
Actually, I found your comments refreshing. I am a life-long Lutheran, but I think that many times we use such confusing, churchy language that nobody knows what we are talking about. While it's nice to be an "insider" in the church, it's often not a winsome way to attract or communicate with those outside the church.
Anyway, I'm glad that you have received such wonderful blessings from God through the Lutheran Church. At the same time, I think your experience can be instructive and a good learning tool to help us reach those who didn't grow up in the church.
Terry,
I deleted my comment on the fasting discussion. After rereading it a few days later I kind of hoped you hadn't seen it. I don't mean this in a bad way, it's just been a life long journey for me in becoming a Lutheran. All of my extended family and friends are Lutheran.
I've come to recognize the defensive nature I have when I depend on my experiences vs. Jesus. Finally being found has been the most precious thing! It literally saved my life, my marriage, and my immediate family. Sometimes it causes me to be a little gun shy with other christians. I never know what is correct to share.
It's my hope to be a witness that points to Christ, not my interpretations, opinions, or doctrine, that make it all about me.
No basketball (bad ankles). I've been doing a lot of running over the last decade including races (mostly 5-10K, 1 marathon). I've found running to be a great stress reducer, weight maintainer, and competitve outlet.
Terry,
We head to CA Monday morning. Pray for our travels and lots of fun at our son's wedding. I appreciate your friendship and partnership in the Gospel. Keep up the good work!
Jon
Terry,
The contractor is out of town. As soon as I find out anything I will let you know. I will send out more emails on the net fishing event. Hang tough!
Jon
Hey Terry, this is neat. Want you to know that I am still fasting. I enjoyed our time last Thursday. I heard from Randall that the insurance will not cover the roof. I will see what we can do from here. Jon
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I sent you a private email on facebook. Long winded, point, don't have a Pastor, but could set something up w/Pastor Cash. He is and has quite a few things in the works. I could give him a call if your still interested.
I found a resource on the revitalization site, "TransforMissional Coaching", now I know where I belong. Just had to say, "Thanks", God's richest blessings!
Thank you for your initial feedback. We are in contact with Ted and will continue to utilize him as a valuable resource. One area where you might be able to assist us is in establishing our boundaries. We are hoping that there are best practices and examples from other congregations that we can leverage so we don't have to completely reinvent the wheel. Any assistance you can provide in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Mihran
Not sure if my note came through via my friend request, but wanted to let you know that I would love to connect when you are in STL. I am in town that weekend, but I don't know my complete schedule at this time. Let's keep in touch and plan on getting together. God bless, Mark
I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement and prayers. Apparently our district is adapting learning communities that are more specifically suited to the needs of our District.
This site helped me to connect with Pastor Cash Myers, and I'm trusting your advice to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Myers is a truley wonderful assest to our group and am looking forward to the future. So thank you again and may our Lord continue to bless your work.
Thank you for your prayers and the resources. Again I've been blessed with the guidance from some good men, my concern is more for those who are not and get lost in the shuffle.
After posting on fasting and my disappointment with coaching, we recieved news our pastor is terminally ill. This site was a tremondous help in connecting me with Rev.Cash Meyers. He will be joining our Groups Ablaze Cell and sharing on vison, coaching, Truley our pastors, my own congregation, and I will be blessed to have him.
The thing is though, after really beginning to connect with other churches, leaders ect. when the pastor is not on board or their is a vaccum in leadership the challenge's are tremondous. As the revitalization process continues I recognzie pastors are key, but I also find those who truley love their church, have overwhelming responsiblities, and struggle to move forward due to a lack of authority. On a grassroots level it is helping in our church in some ways. Not having authority can tend to earn you more trust and lead to coaching. Yet, I wonder if people are not blessed with the guidance I have recieved, how do they manage? What resource do they have other than constant discouragement and than moving else where? Grant it the Holy Spirit moves us where He wills, and one man's loss IS another's gain. Yet, to lose even one who is inspired.....just wondering.
Anyway, I'm glad that you have received such wonderful blessings from God through the Lutheran Church. At the same time, I think your experience can be instructive and a good learning tool to help us reach those who didn't grow up in the church.
Blessings in Christ,
Terry
I changed my photo so you wouldn't feel alone should you find my response confusing. After 14years my husband is still trying to understand me.
I deleted my comment on the fasting discussion. After rereading it a few days later I kind of hoped you hadn't seen it. I don't mean this in a bad way, it's just been a life long journey for me in becoming a Lutheran. All of my extended family and friends are Lutheran.
I've come to recognize the defensive nature I have when I depend on my experiences vs. Jesus. Finally being found has been the most precious thing! It literally saved my life, my marriage, and my immediate family. Sometimes it causes me to be a little gun shy with other christians. I never know what is correct to share.
It's my hope to be a witness that points to Christ, not my interpretations, opinions, or doctrine, that make it all about me.
No basketball (bad ankles). I've been doing a lot of running over the last decade including races (mostly 5-10K, 1 marathon). I've found running to be a great stress reducer, weight maintainer, and competitve outlet.
We head to CA Monday morning. Pray for our travels and lots of fun at our son's wedding. I appreciate your friendship and partnership in the Gospel. Keep up the good work!
Jon
Got your message! ... Check out my page for a response... I am still getting use to how this system works...:)
Cash!
The contractor is out of town. As soon as I find out anything I will let you know. I will send out more emails on the net fishing event. Hang tough!
Jon
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