Connections

In the last three previous e-newsletters we have looked at three of the CONNECT points: God Each Other The Legacy Today we look at the final CONNECT point: The Need. The following is an excerpt from Dr. Jack Smart’s message at the opening session of … [ read more ]

1. Primacy: Research shows that people remember what they learn first – the first point, the first piece of information. One way to tap into this ability (the ability to remember the “first thing” more easily) is to share the goals of the class or message … [ read more ]

As we begin a new year I want to share with you a recent David Wilkerson devotional that is relevant to our Teen Challenge ministry. May we be reminded that our mission and strategy for life-transformation both in ourselves and in our students must completely rely on the power of … [ read more ]

Anxiety and worry! Emotions influence our behavior, our thoughts, and ultimately, our success. Negative emotions can stop us in our tracks. Research shows that negative emotions hinder us in many ways including our ability to think with mental clarity! Consider the following researchon worry and anxiety … [ read more ]

Stewardship “Faithfully managing God’s call and resources” by Karissa McCarter When we think about stewardship, we often think about budgets and taking good care of property and belongings. But as our tagline suggests, there is also the issue of stewarding the call God has entrusted … [ read more ]

Got Vision? – It’s not just for directors! Vision. We often believe that the Executive Director is the only one that has or should have vision for the ministry. Another false assumption is that vision is only relegated for bigger or more. I would like … [ read more ]

In honor of Frank Reynolds’ 90th birthday, celebrated this past Sunday, I want to take the opportunity to share one more brief section from Frank’s book, Is there a God? (pp. 101-102). But God would continue to bring to my attention four simple lessons that had become … [ read more ]

Frank Reynolds, the father of the Teen Challenge discipleship program, celebrates his 90th birthday on September 11th. (If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP.) Frank is one of only a handful of people that I personally consider my hero. His faith, compassion, and vision — … [ read more ]

My dad passed away when he was only 58 years old. I was 38 at the time. The last months of his life I was wanting something from him, but I didn’t know what is was. When he found out he had cancer he started … [ read more ]

“And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger; but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 (NASB) “Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart.” Colossians 3:21 (NASB) Do these verses apply to us … [ read more ]