This summer has gone by incredibly fast. So fast, that I’ve neglected to post much of what’s been going on in our brand new ministry.
It’s time for a “Parkcrest Update” …
June 1 was my first day as Parkcrest Student Ministries Pastor. I was stoked to see my new office and this is what I walked into.
I took this as a great compliment.
The story behind the start of the To Write Love On Her Arms movement.
RENEE the movie. Stoked to see this flick!
Great reminder from J.R. Briggs’ blog on the importance of pastoral health.
Todd Rhodes had some good reflections on healthy rhythms of a pastor. Simple yet wise words.
1. Let God restore your soul daily.
- Psalm 23. Matthew 11:28.
- Worship. Prayer. Solitude. Listening. Bible reading.
2. Give your marriage priority attention.
- A bad marriage ruins the rest of life. (Remember the Proverbs.)
- A good marriage fortifies you for the rest of life.
- Is your home a tunnel of chaos or an oasis of rest?
3. Work with your personal rhythms.
- For me: start early, try and leave early.
- Creative work in the mornings.
- Between 4-7 p.m.: not my best time for mental focus.
4. Keep your Sabbath rest.
- A principle of creation: rest one day in seven.
- Sabbath is a day to pray and play.
5. Do the things only you can do – and delegate the rest.
- Be ruthless in simplifying your work.
- Empower others!
- Take some time now to save much time later.
Read the next 5 at http://www.jrbriggs.com/10-keys-to-being-a-healthy-pastor/07/
During the month of September, we are planning to record our first full-length album and we need the funds to do so. The proposed $10,000 will cover recording, mastering, and replicating costs. We are asking for your participation both financially and prayerfully, because we deeply believe that this album is part of bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth. We are so excited to see how God chooses to move through this music and through the times that we get to sing with others. Please join us in making this album a reality!
Be a part of this great project on Kick Starter!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/988688478/bellarive
