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Strong Worship Leaders: The 18 Things They Avoid

Strong worship leaders develop good attitudes and habits. They keep their heart, mind and spirit right before God and man. Check out these things that strong leaders don’t do, so you can grow and improve. 1. They don’t miss out on … Continue reading

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The Toughest Day

I learned that a friend, that I had travelled with 40 years ago in Asia, was doing a bike trip from the Arctic Ocean down to Montana. When I learned that Thomas Hall would ride through the Lake Louise area, I decided to join him for a couple of days of bicycling. Continue reading

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The Night I Almost Froze To Death

The first time I ever went cross-country skiing was a overnight 33 km trip in Banff National Park to Egypt Lake. What was I thinking? An overnight, 33 km trip in the dead of winter, on high mountain passes, doing … Continue reading

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Bible Reading Challenge

Studies have shown that the single most powerful catalyst of people’s spiritual growth is personal Bible study and reflection. Getting our minds and hearts into God’s Word changes us! I know that it has changed me! Do you want to … Continue reading

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Getting Ready For The Next Level

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students from Pacific Academy on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna … Continue reading

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10 Great Worship Team Questions

Are you a Worship Leader or Music Ministry leader? Asking your team the right questions really sets the right tone for your leadership. Asking the right questions will give you insight into any blind spots you might have. And asking the right questions … Continue reading

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Why I Didn’t Eat For 40 Days

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of students on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna was on staff at … Continue reading

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10 Great Leadership Questions

Are you a leader or aspiring leader? Asking the right questions really sets the right tone for your leadership. Asking the right questions will give you insight into any blind spots you might have. And asking the right questions will help your … Continue reading

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Leading Worship: Where Is Your Focus?

Leading public worship at a good level is challenging. There is leading the band and singers and getting the best out of a group of volunteers of various abilities. There is picking the right songs for your congregation. There is … Continue reading

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God Inspires Me Through The Life And Death Of A Godly Man

In March 1999, I was on a missions trip to Malaysia with my wife, Anna, and our children, Josh & Stephanie. Anna and I were leading a team of students from Pacific Academy on a short-term missions trip, when we got a … Continue reading

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