As Urban Missionaries, we feel a strong call to one of the neediest parts of the city, North Philadelphia and Kensington. Here are some of the ministries that have been launched in our first year of ministry in these communities: S.H.I.N.E (Spreading Hope In Neighborhoods Everywhere) is...
As pastors, we have to evaluate the direction we are going and encourage those who are going with us. We must instill biblical values, inspire dreams, and then measure the results. Pastor Jim and Wendy Paisley are youth pastors who are leading a turnaround youth...
The Turnaround Devin and I came to Abundant Life Church in Birdsboro in the beginning of 2014. The church had been in existence for about twelve years, but was now struggling in a number of ways. Attendance was very low (around 40), the building was...
We pastor in North Central Pennsylvania. The church was primarily a small, older congregation but we have utilized resources offered through PennDel such as the Acts 2 Journey and Coaching and have partnered with ministries like One18 Movement; these helped our church grow in both...
Turning around is not always as simple as it sounds! A coach is a trusted companion to help navigate the complex matrix of life and ministry. Whether the turnaround is needed in your ministry, team, family or self, PennDel Coaching can provide the support and collaboration that is...
I always felt that by sending me to a church as the recovery pastor, God was showing that He had not forgotten them even though others had given up on them. Second of all, God will lead and guide you. He is on your side...
When I first started in Children’s Ministry, I only focused on kids and the Sunday morning service. It’s what I was comfortable doing and what I loved doing the most! It became evident after a few months that this couldn’t be my only priority. I...
WHY DO WE TREAT OUR CARS BETTER THAN OUR BODIES? Would you buy discount tires for $25 a tire and put them on your car? Your tires are your shoes. Would you constantly pour sugar into your gas tank? Your mouth is the opening to your gas...
AT MELTDOWN WINTER RETREAT, WE WILL ENCOURAGE AND CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO MELT DOWN IDOLS IN THEIR LIVES. I LOVE HOW THE LORD SPEAKS THROUGH ISAIAH, “’I AM THE LORD; THAT IS MY NAME! I WILL NOT YIELD MY GLORY TO ANOTHER OR PRAISE TO IDOLS.’” AS...
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