by Derek Sanford | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Joshua and Caleb, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Redefining what it means to be “Called to Ministry” | Should the church tell people how to vote? | The rise and fall of vision Sunday Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle talk about their favorite movies, discuss the controversial question of whether...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
1. Your Calling has been handcrafted by God Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:4-5 Do you hear the depth...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are all subject to voices. Some of those voices are positive and encouraging. We love those voices. But if you are a ministry leader, you are well aware of the negative voices that we are subjected to. They can be relentless. This blog post will explore the life of...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
How can churches measure the right things? | Is it a sin to buy and sell things in the church lobby? | Reminding people of the “why” Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle discuss the challenges of social media, buying and selling things...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Live Like Tomorrow Matters: Financial Wisdom for Pastors Remember the 2019 social media trend, the 10-year challenge? People compared pictures of themselves from 2009 to those from 2019 to see how they had aged over the decade. While it was fun to look back, it also...
by Derek Sanford | Oct 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Church as a Training Center | Why won’t the church announce my favorite cause? | Levels of Learning | Coffee Chronicles Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle talk about their coffee journeys, tackle questions from listeners about why the church...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Own the Mess: A Pastor’s Guide to Financial Responsibility and Planning In the diverse world of ministry, one thing remains consistent across the board—life generally goes better when we handle our money properly. Yet, despite our varied backgrounds and...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I was young, there was no feeling quite like walking into a Blockbuster on a Friday after school and walking aisle by aisle to select the perfect combination of movies for the weekend. It was a visceral tactile experience. You could even grab from a selection of...
by Derek Sanford | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Is loud worship music unspiritual? | How to know if God has released you to move on to something new | Piloting new things Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle discuss why worship music is often loud and how to handle preferences within the...
