5 Ways You're Different From Joel Osteen (and other megachurch pastors)

1. They see themselves more as teachers and directional leaders than as pastors.
2. Their gift is leadership.
3. They have secular work experience.
4. They admit little conflict, high satisfaction.
5. They don't think about quitting.

(Taken from Leadership Journal - Fall 2009 issue)

By His Stripes

Speak Up!

This tuesday the senate will vote on the national defense bill which includes language about hate crimes legislation which will make it illegal to speak against homosexuality, pedophilia, beastiality, transgenderism, etc. It has already passed the ho...use and must not go any further. Capital switchboard is 202-224-3121. Let your voice be heard!!!

(Received from Dale Shaver)

Right...

So a child gets in trouble for bringing a cub scout utensil to school (possible detention for 45 days, etc.), but it's okay for us as a nation to kill babies?!? Looks like we have our priorities a bit backwards...don't you think?!?

MBA of Texas Pre-Association Meeting

I will represent the Mt. Zion Association today at the Pre-Assocation Meeting held at Rocky Springs Baptist Church in Dialville. Pray that we can seek God's will for the associated Great Commission Work in Texas.