I recently watched a television commercial about the neglect and abuse of dogs in the United States. Pictures of needy dogs flashed across the screen. The pets looked malnourished and had been harmed or abandoned, and a celebrity spokesperson encouraged viewers to donate to local shelters or to adopt the pets. After watching this, I…
As of June of this year, there were 36,300 homeless people living in the streets of Los Angeles. The causes include mental illness and substance abuse. According to an article in the New York Times, city officials in Los Angeles say the primary cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. That complaint is…
It was indeed a privilege to serve as the presiding officer for the Spirit Life Ministries Annual Conference. This year the conference celebrates 104 years of service to God and others: 1915-2019. The annual conference took place Saturday morning, August 3, at their ministry development center in Beech Springs, South Carolina. The conference family was…
By Linda Morris Thomas “I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old … things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,…
In this episode of the Leadership Cast, we talk with the Single Adult Ministries Consultant of the IPHC, Rodney Anderson. He shares about his journey into single adult ministry, the need for churches to reach this growing demographic, and effective strategies for advancing this ministry in the church. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD
By Bishop Garry Bryant The West Coast Hispanic Conference held their Quadrennial Conference August 11, 2018, in San Fernando, California. It was a joy to serve as the presiding officer and to participate in their full day of ministry, fellowship, and conference business. Bishop Adam Villarreal, the conference council, and ministry team provided a…
Earlier this year the Pew Research Center released their definitive dates related to the four major generations alive in the United States. These are: (1) the Silent Generation, born 1928-1945 (ages 73-90); (2) Boomers, born 1946-1964 (ages 54-72); (3) Generation X: born 1965-1980 (ages 38-53); and (4) Millennials: born 1981-1996 (ages 22-37). Though not named…
The August 2018 issue of Encourage magazine is ready to read and download! Its purpose is to encourage all ministers, church members and lay leaders whether in local congregations or other expressions of denominational leadership. In this issue of Encourage, you will find articles by several well-known speakers and authors including Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham, Lee Grady, Dr. Michelle Anthony,…
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The September 2017 issue of Encourage magazine is ready to read and download! Its purpose is to encourage all ministers, church members and lay leaders whether in local congregations or other expressions of denominational leadership. In this issue of Encourage, you will find articles by several well-known speakers and authors including Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham, Lee Grady, and Sasha LeBlanc….
