It’s Summer but September’s Coming!
I am about to embark on an intense two-week Sabbatical to complete the manuscript for my book. Before I go “underground” for the next two weeks I wanted to first ask for prayer. I really want this time to be productive and to finish this project that has been over a year in the making. Secondly, I know it’s summer and we are in the throes of the holiday season, but before we know it September will be upon us.…
Next Steps for Village Green
Village Green began by meeting in a school, in 1980 the current building was completed which was shared with the public library, in 2002 the library left and the auditorium was renovated, 2013… and the journey continues… GOD IS MOVING AT VILLAGE GREEN: Over the past few years we have seen God’s hand at work at Village Green with: – a growing number of people – an expanding Kid’s Connection and Youth programs – growing opportunities to reach out into the…
The Global Rich List – How far from the top are you?
The income of people varies widely across the globe. You can use this next link to see where you rank. Just put in your country and your net yearly income. You may well find yourself in the top billion! http://www.globalrichlist.com This link is part of the Recalculating Challenge, a financial reassessment series at Village Green Community Church.
Recalculating Challenge Participation
We encourage and acknowledge the people taking the Recalculating Challenge! Here is the list of people who started the Recalculating Challenge, and who also agreed to have their participation shown in this list. There may be others participating in private. Please check out the challenge, and make it part of your plans. We encourage you all! First Name Last Name Al and Ally Vanderlaan Davi & Bruna Pontes Dwight Dew Janet Taylor-Nelson John Scott Paul&Rose Goertz Linda Byers Sarah and…
Recalculating Challenge
The Recalculating Challenge is a 3-level set of hands-on, helpful steps toward financial peace and success. It’s a practical way for you to explore the financial teachings of the Recalculating series. Finding good ways to manage our finances is an ongoing challenge. We get lots of suggestions on what to buy, where to shop, and we’re encouraged to do it now! Without financial guidance it’s easy to make decisions we could have made more wisely. The Bible has good and proven advice on managing our finances, and…
Some Closing Thoughts on 1 Peter
We just completed a 10-week series on 1 Peter entitled Stand. The series highlighted Peter’s teaching to the church at large during a period of persecution. Those words were given as a means of giving them the tools and truths they needed to be able to stand in the midst of a culture doing all it could to knock them down. And, as Scripture is so apt in doing, those words from Peter to them become Peter’s words to us.…
Leadership and Church Dynamics
I thought I would share an article that is making rounds with the leadership at present. It is one of the best articles I’ve come across that helps explain the dynamics of a growing church and the challenges it creates. We are presently moving from a small church to a medium size church which demands a different structure altogether. This is only a portion of the original article and I’ve attached the copyright information at the end. If you would…
The Tension of Mutual Submission
As many of you know we are presently in a series of messages from 1 Peter. The last number of weeks we’ve looked at the topic of submission. Not exactly a popular topic. In the present cultural climate that we live in the notion of submitting in marriage is not an easy one for most of us to accept. The message on February 3rd looked at 1 Peter 3:1-7, which teaches about submission in a husband and wife relationship. Because…
Two Simple Questions for Measuring Ministry Effectiveness
Discipleship is the most difficult task for anyone involved in church leadership. Growing people in their faith is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Not everyone grows in the same way or at the same rate. What works for one person or group becomes dead and useless in another. Yet, it is one of the primary purposes for which the church exists. Because of the nature of discipleship, many churches fall into two basic categories in trying to build spiritual muscle in their…
It’s That Time of Year – Budget Time!
Besides the ushering in of a brand new year, it’s that time when we enter into the budgeting process. For those of you who are responsible for submitting or overseeing a part of the church’s budget, I wanted to take a moment to present some criteria that I hope will be helpful. Budgets can be a daunting process and without some guidelines, can lead to frustration. Here are some things to consider as you work through your requests for 2013-2014. 1.…
Let’s stand together in 2013
A new year is almost upon us and I believe we are approaching it with lots to be thankful and hopeful for. Village Green continues to grow as a vibrant community of Christ Followers and each week I hear stories of what God is doing in many people’s lives. I am personally thankful for the people, the volunteers, the Elders, the Board, and the staff. There is an incredible sense of working together with dedication and purpose. We may not…
A Christmas prayer
To our Village Green Community Church family; As Darlene and I were preparing our Christmas letter for 2012 we were reflecting on the year and the incredible journey we are on as a church. In doing so, we could not help but give thanks to God for the way he continues to bless us through you. Therefore, for this year’s letter, we wanted to share our prayer for Village Green, one that we hope you share with us as we…