Character

by | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Rob Campbell Joel’s blog yesterday spurred in my mind/heart some thoughts about one’s character in relation to community. Joel wrote: There’s something beautiful about God’s people openly sharing, confessing sins and struggles, applying God’s Word, and asking for...

Baptism Process

by | Oct 6, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Rob Campbell In light of Joel’s post yesterday, let me add some thoughts to the topic of water baptism. My focus will be on the actual baptism process for a local church. Frankly, my church family has not done well moving people from salvation to water baptism....

Sabbath Rest

by | Sep 22, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Rob Campbell Let me share a few thoughts that should mesh well with Joel’s post yesterday.  The antidote to burnout is honoring the Sabbath (“cease to exist, to stop, to bring things to a halt, a DAY OF REST”).  The command to observe the Sabbath is one of the Big...

Love and Lost

by | Sep 15, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Rob Campbell No one tells a story like Jesus. The designation of “master storyteller” falls short of his creativity, expertise, and connectivity. Frequently in the gospels, Jesus speaks of the fine art of shepherding. This was an intricate part of his environment...

Empowered by God, Empowering Others

by | Sep 1, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Rob Campbell Who empowers others for ministry? What is my role as a spiritual leader in this empowerment process? First, Jesus is full of the Spirit of God– His source for power. He empowers you for ministry through His Spirit. Next, Jesus desires to release His...