https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:17:09 +0000 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-and-visionary-leader "When a pastor primarily feeds, people enjoy the church but lack a corporate sense of destiny. They graze comfortably in the valley and never climb to new heights. The church has a warm fuzzy feeling, and people enjoy the inspiration and fellowship, but they're not trying to achieve anything. Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/pastor-and-visionary-leader Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/expectations-law-and-spirit This past week we enjoyed a wonderful time of ministry at First Seattle. We had our first "Youth Extravaganza." We used this term because I like the word extravaganza. In reality, it was a short three day VBS that had a Western theme. Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/expectations-law-and-spirit Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:08:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/what-gospel "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..."Romans 1:16 Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/what-gospel Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:00:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/seeking-gods-hand-or-face "If you seek God's hand, you will miss His face.  If you seek His face, you will get His hand also." Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/seeking-gods-hand-or-face Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:58:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/church-future We are living in EPIC times. To connect with postmoderns, the church will become more Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/church-future Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:00:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/todays-compelling-story-grace At my church, we have just completed the fifth week of an eight week segment concerning outreach in a postmodern world. I have greatly enjoyed the discussion. Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/todays-compelling-story-grace Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:54:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/arrogance-benevolence-and-gospel “Peter Berger captures the style of witness that is dead to most people today: ‘A peculiar mixture of arrogance (‘I know the truth’) and benevolence (‘I want to save you’) has always been the chief psychological hallmark of missionary activity.’ People can smell this combination of ar Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/arrogance-benevolence-and-gospel Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/foolishness-ministry I do wish I could have met David Hansen. I believe he came to understand and articulate so much that is missing in modern pastoral ministry. In this book, Hansen describes his growing understanding of life as a pastor as reflected in his ministry in Montana. Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/foolishness-ministry Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:49:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/faith-unbelief-and-growing-grace The ultimate cause of all spiritual depression is unbelief.For if it were not for unbelief, even the devil could do nothing.It is because we listen to the devil instead of listening to God thatwe go down before him and fall before his attacks. Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/faith-unbelief-and-growing-grace Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:53:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/feeding-and-leading-church As I prepare to move and begin ministry in a new place, I am reading much on leadership, pastoral ministry, and the intersection of the two. I love to read and get advice from people who have navigated the rough seas of leadership and pastoral ministry! Greg Selmon https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/feeding-and-leading-church Thu, 10 May 2012 14:45:06 +0000