Lesallan – November 22, 2024 Fostering Church Growth: Key Principles Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University MIN 3015 Church Administration (ONL24F1) Dr. Timothy Waugh November 22, 2024 Fostering Church Growth: Key Principles Church growth is a multifaceted process that relies on various key principles to foster a thriving and dynamic community. Read more…
Lesallan – November 11, 2024 Exploring Growth Patterns in Natural Church Development In his work, Schwarz (2007) describes natural church development (NCD) as a “story of God’s grace” (p. 14). This concept delves into principles derived from global research on churches, highlighting how a deeper understanding of these principles can Read more…
Lesallan – November 19, 2024 Devotional: The Power of Communication Last week, I found myself reflecting on the integrity and authenticity that defined Daniel the Prophet (Daniel 6:10, NIV). His unwavering faith and steadfastness not only exemplified authentic leadership but also inspired those around him. Today, I want to delve Read more…
Lesallan – November 16, 2024 Transformative Reflections on Church AdministrationThis week’s exploration of church administration has been a transformative journey, offering profound insights that have significantly enriched my understanding of how effective church leadership operates. One key insight that resonated deeply with me came from Shawchuck and Heuser (1993), who Read more…
Lesallan – November 13th, 2024 The Role of Church Administration: Enabling the Church to Thrive Reflecting on the “Church Administration” concept, I find my feelings overwhelmingly positive. This positivity arises from my deep understanding of effective administration’s vital role in enabling the church to fulfill its mission and serve its Read more…
Lesallan Hi Timothy,Thank you for your response. I appreciate your recognition of the critical balance ministry leaders must maintain between personal spiritual growth and the demands of serving others. Daily prayer, fasting, and accountability are essential for sustaining spiritual vitality, especially amidst busy ministry schedules.The alignment with Shawchuck and Heuser’s Read more…
Lesallan Spiritual Wellness in Ministry Leadership: Insights from Pastor Bob In the interview with Pastor Bob, he highlighted that the most challenging aspect of staying spiritually healthy is finding personal time for spiritual growth amidst the demands of ministry. The constant need to be available for others often leaves little Read more…
Lesallan – 11/08/2024 Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Thank you all sincerely for sharing your heartfelt stories with me. It is truly touching to hear about family and your journey in life. Balancing the joys and responsibilities of family life with academic pursuits is indeed a challenge, but Read more…
Lesallan – November 8th, 2024 Greetings My Name Is Lesallan My name is Lesallan, and I am pursuing my second degree at Ohio Christian University. At sixty-two years old, I am deeply immersed in my academic journey, driven by a passion for learning and personal growth. I reside in Aurora, Read more…
Lesallan – November 5th, 2024 Heavenly Father, We come before You, seeking peace and clarity for our minds. At this moment, we need Your divine touch to reset our thoughts and renew our spirit. Your Word says in Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV), “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by Read more…