But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. ...

Topics:	Compassion, Fellowship, Prayer, Priorities, Solitude, Time
Filters:	Mentoring, Pastor, Pastoral care, Prayer, Service
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Ephesians 2:4-10
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

Let people tell what God is doing in their lives. Once I led a retreat at which elders told their remarkable stories. One man told about having two of his daughters killed in separate car accidents, one involving a drunk driver. He and his wife have survived, and the miracle is, they're not bitter. By the end of the story, many were tearful.

A second man had been through a ...

Topics:	Leadership, Recruiting, Service, Spiritual gifts, Volunteer care, Volunteer recruitment, Volunteers
Filters:	Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Service, Volunteer coordinator
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Luke 10:1-2, Ephesians 2:10
Date Added:	August 01, 2007