Honor is given… Respect is Earned. We are all called to honor those in authority over us. We honor our parents and elders, we honor our pastors, we honor elected officials and public safety officials, we honor teachers, we honor one another… or at least we are supposed to. Part of the decay of modern…

I have been contemplating lots of things recently… Especially since going to Jackson and talking to many different pastors about how to win people to Jesus and live in their Divine call from God. One thing I have discovered is that we can dream, we can live, we can plan, we can even be happy,…

I read this blog by a pastor friend, Perry Noble, and thought I would share with everyone on my blog! Great read for leaders!!! Just some thoughts I’ve been thinking lately… The goal of a leader isn’t to keep people happy but to keep people moving, which often times makes them not happy! The goal…

Church Culture Every church and staff has it’s own unique culture and flavor.  Here is a list of some of the Oasis Church culture: 1. We have a Jesus and Bible culture instead of a religious, stuck in tradition or motivated by denominational dogma or preferences.  People don’t last long around Oasis Church who are…

1. When I don’t know where I’m headed with a series or a sermon: I’m a big planner, and I like to know where I’m going with a series or a message months out if possible. If I get a week or two out and don’t know where I’m going with a message, that messes…

Everybody who comes to work at Oasis Church realizes quickly that we have our own unique culture.  I will quickly describe some of our culture to you. 1. Raw open and honest communication: We are a very open and honest environment.  We will tell you when you or your area of ministry is doing great…

1. It’s painful when you have a dream or a goal for your ministry and it doesn’t work out like you thought it would.  Leaders push through the pain, pick themselves up and continue to move forward. 2. It’s painful when people you don’t even know begin to attack you or your ministry.  Leaders push…

1. Preach the Bible. 2. Don’t preach your opinions. 3. Help people apply the Bible to their daily lives. 4. Take time to teach on issues and subjects that people are facing in their daily lives. 5. Make it your goal to make disciples. 6. Always teach and preach with love. 7. Don’t teach and…

Very sad that this kind of stuff happens in the church today… And we wonder why people run from church!! This really shocked me! Read the story below… Church Bans Interracial Couple On November 27th the Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church voted 9 to 6 to ban interracial couples from church services or functions, with the…