Harvest Teams: stories from life and ministry on the road.
Could we be trying so hard to get things going, we may become overwhelmed, along with our team and our people? Maybe it’s time to focus on what is keeping … Read more
Giving helps shape our lives. As Christ-followers, giving generously is part of our DNA. Christians should be in a church and committed tithers. Tithing creates a lifelong discipline of putting … Read more
Faith in Christ goes beyond high school. The transition from high school to college is a monumental time in life – the first real opportunity to live out one’s faith. … Read more
Enthusiasm is both a gift and a choice. Everyone is enthusiastic about something. It’s important for people to experience enthusiastic church leaders – leaders with enthusiasm for Jesus, people, the … Read more
Many books have been written on the ways Jesus changes our direction and agendas. Here’s one more little example from Luke 24. Jesus had just risen that day and two … Read more
Faith development in a teenager varies with each student. Thankfully God can move whether things go right in the home and life or not. Parents are going to fail – … Read more
New volunteers need to be nurtured. They need to see clearly what you’re asking them to do, how the work matters, what their time commitments are and how they’re gifts … Read more
There is a difference between networking and building relationships. I’m sure they each have their place. I’m not sure where this came from, but it was a note I … Read more
I don’t keep the best records, but I just found a list I compiled about four years ago. This is a list of all the IGRC churches Harvest (or me … Read more
I have been on several mission trips in my life. One time, in particular, I remember being with a group of seminary students on a trip out of the country. … Read more