In and Out of Prison – Peter [video]
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In Acts 12, Peter is seized by King Herod in order to "persecute" him and because Herod saw how his killing of James...
Good Leaders Serve Twice // Patty Proverb #4
Good Leaders Serve Twice
Lock-Ins are not my favorite thing to do in the first place, so the fact that the students had trashed the...
Peter’s Miraculous Escape from Prison
King Herod got a little excited that the Jews got a little excited when "he had James, the brother of John, put to death...
People Are Always Down w/ What They Are Not Up On...
People Are Always Down With What They Are Not Up On
Gossip occurs when there is not enough information. If they don't know about something...
Always Lead People, Not Programs | Patty Proverb #2
Always lead people, not programs
What are you managing?
Why are you managing?
Do you try to relate to God through a program and miss actually relating...
The Eric Trap // Book Review
You're going to enjoy reading this book! Really, you are!
I know, I know, I'm reviewing the book so I supposed to say things like...
Leaders Define Reality // Patty Proverb #1
Leaders define reality
What’s really going on with your organization?
Are you honest with yourself?
Are things good, really?
If someone were to ask the people who work...
Spring Lock-In 2012 // Schedule of Events
This past weekend, over one hundred middle school students descended upon the Hayward Wesleyan Church for the Spring Lock-In.
I don't know why they like...
Patty Proverbs
When I was in college @ Multnomah University, I had a professor named, Dr. Steve Patty. In his class on Managing Church Ministries, Dr....
Rules of the Internet for Digital Kids
Common Sense Rules
Guard your privacy
Protect your reputation
Nothing is private online
Assume everyone is watching
Apply the Golden Rule
Watch the clock
Choose wisely
Don't hide
Think about what you see
Be...
Derek Redmond and His Father
When I was in high school, my youth pastor, Mike Mobly loved sharing this story with us. We probably heard it 10+ times. Mike...
Sari’s Pic of Herself
When asked to draw a picture of herself @ Kindergarten screening a couple of days ago, this was Sari's interpretation:










