by Derek Sanford | Mar 14, 2023 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 6, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 6 – Jesus Requires Humility and Confession But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees,...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 5 – Jesus Offers Extraordinary Power to Ordinary People And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 23, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 4 – Jesus Looks for a Bias Toward Obedience And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a 9-part series called Extraordinary Pastor, Ordinary Follower of Jesus. You can watch the introduction video here. Part 3 – Jesus Assembles His Team On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was...
