By Randy & Linda Myers Ministry is a privilege. To think that God would use people like me for His Kingdom and in His church is something I never get used it. And some of us get to do ministry as a vocation. We actually get paid to do it. But ministry also has its…
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Ministry Years (The Early Years)
By Randy & Linda Myers The next four blogs we will talk about some of the issues pastors and their families deal with during the course of ministry. We broke it down to the early years, middle years (in two parts), and legacy years. It ranges from finances, conflicts, friendships to leaving well. So, here…
Why You Need a Coach
As we work to build healthy local churches, one of the priorities of the Pacific Conference is developing leaders. As part of that area of focus, we’ve begun a program of Coaching for our pastors. I’ve personally been coached, both in the past and at present. (I wrote about it here.) I’ve found that it…
Problem People or People with Problems?
I don’t like labels and generalities, but here I go. Shortly into the ministry I began experiencing people problems. I admit that as a young pastor I was sometimes brash, bold and not always sensitive. However, while most people were willing to work through a problem, a few certain people seemed to resist everything and…
Four Qualities of a Servant Leader
Do you know that serving can be self-serving? I can open the door for you, not because I want to help you, but because I want to look good! Serving can be done for all the wrong reasons. It can be the ultimate “look at me!” opportunity. “You’ll know if you truly have a servant’s…
You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Superintendent Randy’s taking a well-deserved rest this week after a busy month of leading our Annual Conference meetings and promoting and attending the Leadership Summit Simulcast. So this week, for the first time, and the last time, I, Carl Duhrkoop, will be filling in for him and writing “Coffee with Randy.” So sit back, pour…
Five Reasons to Attend a Seminar
Last week the Pacific Conference hosted the Global Leadership Summit Simulcast (a satellite feed from Willowcreek). What a great time to be together: to learn, to discuss, to be challenged. (Did you miss it? Here is a link to 6 insights.) It reminded me that taking time to attend seminars like this should be a…
Anatomy of an Offense
Have you ever noticed how easily we are offended by each other? We become offended by what someone says, or does, or doesn’t do. Many times in ministry, my wife, Linda and I have had to work through times of feeling rejected and the temptation to take an offense. Believe me, it isn’t easy. “A…
Appreciation
There is a difference between a simple thank you and appreciation. While appreciation begins with thankfulness, it goes a step further by recognizing the value and significance of others. In Acts 20:2 it says that “…(Paul) gave constant encouragement, lifting their spirits and charging them with fresh hope” (MSG). That’s much more than a passing…
Quotes from Conference
We had a wonderful time at Annual Conference this past week. It was great to see so many of you! About 150 pastors and leaders from Oregon and Washington spent three days doing church business and learning together. We worked and worshiped. We took communion and we shared a table. We remembered, honored, celebrated, and…
Next Steps …in relationships
Last week I shared that the theme of this week’s Conference is “Next Steps.” In Mark 3:14 we find some next steps Jesus took in his ministry – “He appointed 12—He also named them apostles—to … Source: Next Steps …in relationships
Next Steps …in relationships
Last week I shared that the theme of this week’s Conference is “Next Steps.” In Mark 3:14 we find some next steps Jesus took in his ministry – “He appointed 12—He also named them apostles—to be with Him, to send them out to preach.” From this passage we are asking ourselves three questions: How can…
Coffee with Randall 