Vibrance in Ministry !

— Core Values —

Intentionality and Purpose.  I am here to equip and prepare God’s people for works of service for the benefit of the body of Christ… unity, maturity, completeness. Eph. 4.11-16, 2. Tim 2.2.

Trust.  Implicit trust in God for everything, every need. Phil. 4.19, 1 Pt. 5.7, Heb. 2.10-15, 11.6, Eph. 3.20-21.

Prayer.  Always. In everything. Confidently dependent on God. 1 Pt. 5.5-10, Acts 2.42.

Abiding in Christ.  Drawing from the Vine my every supply, accepting that He takes responsibility for my fruitfulness, mine is to draw my life from Him, ever, only, always. John 15.

Obedient Living. Living as a friend of Jesus’ obeying His commands, staying in touch with Him (above) John 14.15, 15.14, James 1.25

Skillful Teaching - for life-change. It’s my responsibility, it’s my privilege. But if nothing happens in the lives of my students, I’m off the mark. 2 Tim. 2.2, Matt 28.20, 1 Pt. 5.1-4, James 3.1-2, 17-18.

Effective writing - also for life-change. I enjoy when my words say it just-right. I rejoice when something from my pen encourages someone to do the right thing or helps someone through a difficult place in life. My words will be positive whenever possible, forthright when necessary, always gentle, lighthearted without apology, because joy is a wonderful thing. Heb. 10.24, 1 Tim. 1.5, Philemon 1.21, Jude 1.3, 2 John 1.12, 3 John 1.13-14, Proverbs. So much in Proverbs about words.