by Derek Sanford | Feb 3, 2025 | Podcast
Discipleship Lessons the Hard Way, Revenge of the Overhead Projector, and Making Changes Your Leaders Didn’t Sign Up For Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reflect on the evolution of discipleship, revisit the “revenge of the overhead projector,”...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 3, 2025 | Articles
There have been times over my 30 years of ministry when I felt like giving up. Each time, it was a trusted encourager who helped me find my footing again. Some of my deepest periods of growth have come through being mentored by seasoned leaders who invested in me,...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
How to Move Forward with Faith and Purpose 3: Move On with Purpose from the Past Honoring the past is essential, but it’s equally important not to get stuck there. Joshua 1:1-7 captures this tension beautifully: “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
How to Move Forward with Faith and Purpose 2: Learn Important Lessons from the Past The past offers us more than just nostalgia; it provides critical lessons for the present. Hebrews 12:1-2 reminds us of the “great cloud of witnesses” whose stories inspire us to stay...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
How to Move Forward with Faith and Purpose 1: Remember God’s Faithfulness in the Past When you’re leading your church through uncertain times or standing at a crossroads, one of the most important things you can do is remember God’s faithfulness in the past. Acts...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
How to Move Forward with Faith and Purpose Church leaders have a complicated relationship with the past. The past can feel like a double-edged sword—on one hand a rich source of wisdom and tradition, yet on the other an anchor that can stifle a ministry’s progress....
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
If you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, you’ll know that I started a new segment this year called My Favorite Things. Where I share links to some of my favorite stuff in the most random of categories. At this year-end time of reflection, I thought I’d put my top 5...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
Do you have a system that you use to personally assess last year and prepare yourself for next year? The week between Christmas and New Years can be a great time to reflect. Find a quiet place with just a journal, a pen, or a note taking app and a cup of coffee. It...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
Christmas is a time for lists. Lists of gifts to buy. Lists of guests to invite to the Christmas party. Lists of friends’ addresses who will receive the annual holiday letter. Lists of volunteers for the Christmas Eve Services. May I propose another list this...
by Derek Sanford | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles
Discipleship is at the heart of the Church’s mission, yet assessing how well we’re embodying this call can often feel intangible. This resource, designed as a practical tool for church leaders and pastoral teams, offers 6 questions and 4 thought experiments to take...
