by Derek Sanford | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” Click here to watch the introduction video. Jesus Modeled a Radically Outward Focused Life The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost – Luke 19:10 In Luke 19:10 three verbs...
by Derek Sanford | Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” Click here to watch the introduction video. God’s Rescue Mission: A Parable On October 13, 2010, the last of 33 miners trapped nearly half a mile underground for more than two months at a...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” Click here to watch the introduction video. We Are Part of God’s Rescue Mission As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. – John 20:21 God is on a mission and therefore we must be...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” Click here to watch the introduction video. JESUS’ ORIGINAL VISION All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” Click here to watch the introduction video. NO ENTRY I am both captivated and frustrated at this painting by Vincent VanGogh called the Church at Auvers. In it, VanGogh is expressing his...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 8-part blog series called, “Outward Focused.” I’ve been a pastor for several decades and I’ve noticed an interesting trend. I’ve seen this trend both in my church and in the greater movement of Christianity in our country. I think of...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nearly every leader reports to someone. Understanding how to relate and lead up with your “boss” is one of the most important skillsets a leader can develop. In this video, I give you 10 quick skills that you can learn to help you lead up. CLICK TO...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 9 – Are You An Admirer of Jesus or a Follower? As we’ve explored the story of Jesus calling his original disciples in...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 8 – Jesus Expects You To Be All In And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 7 – The Proper Way to Deal With Sin…Confession So many people have anemic spiritual lives because they’re living...
