Core Value #7: We believe that developing leaders will leave a legacy that will outlast us. As a company, Apple almost didn’t make it. The dying brand was rescued by the vision of Steve Jobs. His innovation put the Internet in our pockets and made Apple the most profitable business in the US. But without [...]
View PostWHO SAYS YOU CAN’T?… by Ross Judy
Core value #6: We believe faith-filled risks aren’t just for Old Testament prophets and the apostles. When I was young I avoided exposure to the unknown. Adamant in fleeing what could be a risk, I often missed out on opportunities. I gave up Boy Scouts, karate, and football, failed friendships, quit jobs, relationships and the [...]
View PostHELP ME KEEP MY BIRTHDAY PROMISE… by Kelsey Hyatt
Core Value #5: We believe that all people need transparent community or they will gravitate toward mediocrity. The need for transparency, take three! Yes, this is my third attempt. My first attempt was a beautifully researched, 1,523 word analysis of Bible verses. When I read it afterwards, I said, “Wow! I managed to avoid sharing [...]
View PostWE CALL THIS DISCIPLESHIP CULTURE… by Dave Anderson
Core Value #4: We believe that God’s plan to reach a lost world is the Church and that He has no “Plan B”. No “Plan B!” That is probably the way most of us live our lives-but more from laziness or pride than confidence. With God no Plan B is necessary because he has total [...]
View PostHOW TO BE HIGH MAINTENANCE… by Janet Mylin
Core Value #3: We believe prayer is the single most important thing you can do. It’s been said that my husband, Andy, and I have one of those extremely mushy, gushy, make-you-want-to throw-up-a-bit-in-your-mouth kind of lovey-dovey relationships. Yep. That’s us.
View PostFRIENDSHIP IS THE NEW MISSIONS FIELD
Six days in Haiti. No way we’re going to eradicate tent cities for good. Probably won’t put an end to rampant voodoo practice. The Haitian government isn’t likely to apologize to us for past indiscretions and promise to be good from now on. Some might even resent our visit. So why go? Why are five [...]
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