Category: Leadership

Do You Love Him?

May 20, 2023 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Recently, I’ve had several conversations with pastors who see a “lack of commitment” in church members. Some expressed a sentiment that this has worsened since the pandemic. Theories abound as to the cause of the issue. Some say, “Life has gotten too complicated.” Others … Continue reading Do You Love Him?

We Need Accurate Feedback

Building People of Substance for Works of Power [19] “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even … Continue reading We Need Accurate Feedback

Update from Pastor Virgil 8/16/22

Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 I’m grateful for the faithful. I trust that God has been good to you this summer. He has been good to us. The last month has been very busy, though I have been home in Tucson most of the time. Thank you for your continued … Continue reading Update from Pastor Virgil 8/16/22

Sunday Supernaturally: Work on Your Harmony

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Romans 15:5-6 ESV The Prayers of Paul have been favorite subjects of mine for many years.  … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Work on Your Harmony

Don’t Settle for Performance

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I know none of you have ever been ready to quit, but I sure have. After we left our first church with our tails between our legs, I was ready to call the whole ministry thing off. We were just broken. I took a good job at … Continue reading Don’t Settle for Performance

Let’s Build a Better Burger

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the … Continue reading Let’s Build a Better Burger

Don’t be Digitally Deluded

Building People of Substance for Works of Power A few weeks ago, I was hungry for some good carne asada. It had been a long time since we had ventured out to our favorite Mexican place, so Judy agreed very quickly, “Let’s go!” It was a Monday, a day on which many restaurants are closed. … Continue reading Don’t be Digitally Deluded

Pastor Virgil Update 2/9/22

"Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 God is faithful! Glory! We are living in interesting times. Days of opportunity, days of testing, and days of victory. Judy and I, along with our entire Tucson team for Mexico were hit with the Omicron bug in the middle of January. We all came … Continue reading Pastor Virgil Update 2/9/22