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Blog

30 March

Follow The Process

 Now we knew our purpose. Our purpose has three basic parts to it, so I needed to come up with a plan to bring people through these three steps. I also needed to make it as easy possible for people to identify where they are in the process and how they can take their next step to become a disciple who makes disciples.
26 March

Lead With Purpose

 What is the purpose of your church? For a long time, I had never really considered the purpose of our church. I just did ministry without much thought about it. We had programs, events, and special days and I just continued to do what we have always done at our church. That is a terrible reason to do anything!
23 March

Assess The Situation

 Whether you are just taking over a church or ministry, or you have been leading it for some time, it is important to properly assess where your church currently is. To get a realistic assessment, sometimes it is necessary to get an outside perspective to see things clearly.
20 March

What's Wrong With Your Staircase?

 Over time we can become blind to things. We get so used to seeing something that we don’t even notice it anymore.
Upcoming

Events

March 28, 2019

Man Up

 For March's Man Up, we are meeting at my house and discussing the book, "Follow Me" by David Platt. Come ready to share what spoke to you through the book, and to strengthen your brothers in Christ.
April 1-5, 2019

Church Consultation

 During the first week of April, I will be traveling down to the Athens, Georgia area to do a church consult. If you are in the area and want to get together, I would love to meet up with you.
April 18, 2019

Man Up

 For April's Man Up, we will get together at El Rancho for some Mexican food and a great time of fellowship. Invite one of your friends to come along with you.
April 19, 2019

Good Friday

 Before the resurrection, first there was the cross. I want to personally invite you to come and reflect on Jesus' sacrifice for our sin, and prepare your heart for Easter Sunday.
April 21, 2019

Easter Sunday

 Jesus is risen!!! What greater thing is there to celebrate? I want to invite you to come celebrate Easter with me at GNBC!
April 26-27, 2019

Couples Retreat

 Our couples retreat is in Galena, Illinois this year. Our theme is "Tighten The Knot". We are going to take steps to strengthen our marriages.