God gives gifts to the body of Christ: our salvation, spiritual gifts, ministry gifts, and even people. He blessed our PennDel Ministry Network in 2002, when Marjie (Marjorie) became our Network pastor’s wife as her husband (Pastor Steve) was elected as Superintendent. The day Pastor Steve...
Who? Leaders and their spouses who are age 55 and older What? Led by Stan Williams and John Holt, this day is designed to help you process and plan how to transition with purpose and prepare to launch your ENCORE. The focus will be on preparing for retirement spiritually,...
What was it like growing up in Pastor/Professor Tourville’s home? “It was normal to me. I just figured that everyone’s father studied a lot and loved (reading) books. Due to Dad’s occupation, there wasn’t much money. But that was normal to me as well. I didn’t realize until...
As a church rooted and planted in Fayette County, Faith Assembly has sensed a call to be a county-wide church that is aware of and addressing the major issues of our area. Through prayer and conversation with other Fayette County churches, four specific areas have...
What I want to write about to you today is something that God desperately desires for his people…UNITY. There are two things that the enemy fears and works day and night to undo. He wants to fight against our dreams and the dreams we dare to fulfill...
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...
The other day a friend asked me why I was not wearing the earrings I had received for Christmas. As I was contemplating my answer, she blurted out, “You do not like change! You don’t want things to change! You are wearing your old earrings!” You...
I receive several calls and emails asking, “How can I turn around our church’s children’s ministry?” This request comes from the leadership of all size churches. Many are looking for someone, volunteer or part time, to make it happen for the church. Often that one...
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...