Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Ray Broadwell – Fairway District During the 1940’s, a storm destroyed a village church sanctuary on the northern coast of England. The poverty of the members of the church made it impossible for them to rebuild immediately. After a few months, a British Admiral appeared in the village and asked where the Pastor lived. When… Continue Reading→
Gray Southern – Capital District I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind— Just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, So they might… Continue Reading→
Carol Goehring, Corridor District Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay… Continue Reading→
Gil Wise – Beacon District Scripture: Psalm 72 Every day, I enjoy the splendor of God’s creation. Traveling across the 15 counties of northeastern North Carolina will leave you with a constant sense of awe in all that God has done. Evidence of God’s presence can be seen in every church along the way. Each… Continue Reading→
Kenneth Locklear, Gateway District Peter, therefore, was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. (Acts 12:5) This scripture reminds me of an illustration about prayer. The story is about a little girl who is a 5-year-old with Down syndrome. She always wanted to say grace at… Continue Reading→
Edith Gleaves, Harbor District Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so… Continue Reading→
Randy Innes- Heritage District “God enacts justice for orphans and widows, and God loves immigrants, giving them food and clothing. That means you must also love immigrants because you were immigrants in Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:18-19) Each year, a Celebracion de Navidad (Celebration of Christmas) is held at La Estrella Resplandeciente (The Shining Star), located in… Continue Reading→
Linda Taylor – Sound District “I’ve made your name known to them and will continue to make it known so that your love for me will be in them, and I myself will be in them.” (John 17:26 CEB) Frank appeared at my church office door, unexpected, with a look of suspicion. It was my… Continue Reading→