EBA Leadership Tip
Moving? by Jeff Patton There comes a time when you have packed their belongings, said good bye to many friends (and a few who aren’t very friendly) and now travel some distance to say hello to new friends (and some who won’t be very friendly). You who are moving should do these things: First, as […]
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Preparing for the Coming Flood by Jeff Patton I believe God is up to something.  All across the World there is a huge flowing of new life into the lives of people. Are you prepared? What if this happened in your town, to your congregation? I believe this increase will not be due to any […]
EBA Leadership Tip
Help for Dying Churches by Jeff Patton What is a dying church? Have you seen one lately? Are you in one? Would you know if you were? Dying congregations have these characteristics: They all say “We are friendly, debt free, and full of great people.” They all have under 50 in worship, and use their […]
EBA Leadership Tip
Personal Worship – It is Crucial for You by Jeff Patton When was the last time you took time to worship? Yea just you, Jesus, worship? As pastors we often have so much on our plates that we don’t take time to renew and refresh our souls. My friend and mentor (now in heaven), William […]
His Mercies are New Every Morning
By: Jeff Patton God’s mercies….God’s tenderness to us is known, it is all through the pages of the Bible. The life of Jesus is the example. God cares for us. Think about that. The God who created the universe and all that is in it, who made you and me, loves you! I know you […]
Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear
For the week of July 17, 2006 Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear By: Bill Easum Recently, I received two pieces of mail – one in the snail mail and one online. The snail mail article came from a person I’m not sure I know, but the article was from a religion […]