How I Try To Deal With Stress
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Healthy Pastor on August 21st, 2009
Stress is what I struggle with most these days. I have a hard time shutting my mind off at night, sometimes to the point of tossing and turning for a few hours before falling to sleep. It seems that there are two things that have affected how I deal with stress: Read the rest of this entry »
Planning For A Kickoff – Jason Taylor
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Disciplined Pastor on August 20th, 2009
At The Vertical Church we have several of what we call Kickoffs a year. Just like the start to a football game, these are times of excitement and growth for our church. Read the rest of this entry »
Dealing With Criticism – Jason Taylor
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Authentic Pastor on August 19th, 2009
As a church planter/pastor, I have encountered criticism. It can sometimes be so debilitating that it distracts you from what God has called you to do. It can affect your health, your emotions, your marriage, and your church. Read the rest of this entry »
How I Get Ideas – Jason Taylor
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Innovative Pastor on August 18th, 2009
I am far from innovative. I get accused of having “original” ideas. However, I must confess that I am far from original or innovative. Read the rest of this entry »
Building A Team That Grows Together – Jason Taylor
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Developing Pastor on August 17th, 2009
When I moved to Yuma, Arizona to start what is now The Vertical Church, my team consisted of Jesus, me, myself, and I. But I knew from the start that to grow as a pastor and for our church to grow, I would have to start recruiting and building a team that grows together. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by jimmy in Uncategorized on August 17th, 2009
This weeks blogger is Jason Taylor. Jason is the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Vertical Church in Yuma, Arizona. Read the rest of this entry »
The Battle with the Body –by Jay Baines
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Healthy Pastor on August 14th, 2009
I will never forget the Sunday I walked into the foyer of our Church just two weeks after Summer Youth Camp. We had a western theme that year and the Junior Camp director had taken a picture of me and had it enlarged and then displayed it in the Church foyer for our camp Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »
The Encouragement of Others – Jay Baines
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Authentic Pastor on August 12th, 2009
A little boy heard his Sunday school teacher over and over say, “Jesus put us on the earth for others.” After hearing this week after week, the little boy finally raised his hand and asked, “What are the others here for?” Read the rest of this entry »
The Process of Change – Jay Baines
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Innovative Pastor on August 11th, 2009
I have pastored over the last 17 years all the Free Will Baptist churches in the state of Delaware. Just so you will know, that is only two churches. Read the rest of this entry »
The Discipleship Cycle – Jay Baines
Posted by Guest Contributor in The Developing Pastor on August 10th, 2009
When I think of a model for the developing pastor, I am drawn to study the relationship and writings of the Apostle Paul and Timothy. Read the rest of this entry »
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