We are all individually responsible for and accountable to God for how we steward our time.
But…
I am about to start a new job where I will oversee a large staff, each of whom will be responsible for how they spend their time that God has given them. The burden simply falls to them on how they manage their time, yes?
Sort of.
Here is an email and letter that went out to the families of PCBC on Wednesday: 2/29/2012…
Families and friends of PCBC,
When Nikki and I joined Park Cities, 13 years ago, we had no idea how dear you would become to us. Nikki, Hannah, Seth, Abigail, and I have been truly blessed to know you and be loved by you. Since we joined, we have both served on staff, and our kids have taken advantage of so many of the incredible Bible studies, sports outreach events, choirs, and more that this marvelous church offers.
We always seek to be faithful to God’s leading in our lives. That is what led us here years ago, and we are confident that His prompting continues to guide us into the future as we seek to follow His calling for our next step in ministry.
Tonight (Wednesday, February 29th), I announced to the students that I am resigning from Park Cities Baptist Church as the Minister to Junior High Students. I have accepted a position at Highland Park Presbyterian Church as the Associate Pastor to Children and Youth. I will oversee and provide vision for the ministries for birth through 12th grade, and have some regular preaching opportunities as well. In addition, I will continue with my speaking ministry outside of the organization. My last Sunday with the students will be March 11th.
We are saddened to leave you all, but so thrilled for the future of PCBC. The health of both this student ministry and the church in general, is very exciting. David Huey is a remarkable man, and will be AWESOME for the students, and I can’t tell you how vital it is to have a passionate, Christ-focused pastor like Jeff Warren as a chief advocate for your students. He is an incredible, man, leader and pastor. Much of what I take into ministry in the future is a result of the months I have gotten to spend with him.
My time here has been fruitful, and I truly appreciate the impact the church has made on my family and me. I will certainly treasure these memories of PCBC. This church will have a special spot in my heart always.
I am a better pastor, leader, Christian, husband, and father as a result of the ministries and relationships I found here.
You all have richly blessed us and we are incredibly grateful.
From the bottom of my heart…thank you.
Sincerely,
Jim Gribnitz
Here is the AUDIO from that night as well.
This Valentine’s Day, get ready to be bombarded with images of love. Every TV show, tune you hear on the radio, and person you see in passing, will be giving their thoughts on love and romance.
Jesus did, too.
He told his 12 disciples in John 13:34, “A new command I give you: Love one another as I have loved you.”
What is ‘new’ about the command? That they should love how Jesus loved. How did He love?
LEADERSHIP BLOG #15: “the enslaved leader”
by TJ Marrow
Leaders are not servants, or so it would it seem that way. A leader is in charge or elevated above other people where everyone is looking at him or her. Why would the leader be serving? It is how things are and how things should be…not really.
So who should serve? Whose responsibility is it? Why? Is it constant or just a “one time thing?” Where would we even find this type of leadership?
Jesus.
LEADERSHIP BLOG #14: “under the influence”
When you look up to someone you tend to be influenced by the things they do- whether it is the way you communicate, your work ethic, your attitude toward others or the way you handle a problem.
You may or may not be aware of what or who affects you, but your influence comes from somewhere. I have known this to be true: if you are being led, you are being influenced; and if you are leading, you are influencing your followers.
