A Stronger Bridge During Pastoral Transition 1. The interim pastor can create an atmosphere where renewal and healthy change are expected and potentially realized. With the exit of the previous…
5 Common Mistakes Churches Make During Pastoral Transition by Dr. Rich Brown National Director of Pastor and Regional Relationships, Interim Pastor Ministries It’s tempting for a church to rush their…
Holy Spirit Advantage My friend John Gardener recently challenged me with this simple reality – Christians have a Holy Spirit Advantage! Whether you are a leading in a church, a…
What God is Doing! Hello everyone! This is Willie O’Burke and I’m a new Vinia missionary. Dave asked me to share a little bit about what God is doing in…
How’s Your Connection? Shortly after I planted Lake Hills Church in Castaic, California, I was invited into a cohort with several church planters. This group included church planters in both…
Be Fruitful and Multiply! Whenever I read Genesis 1:28 where it says, “God blessed them, and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number…’” I have a picture of Adam and…
Become the Church You are Called to Be When we started Lake Hills Church in the fall of 1990, we envisioned becoming “a growing church for a growing community.” We wanted to…
Christ in Me, Christ Beneath Me, Christ Above Me As St. Patrick’s Day approaches this week, I’m reflecting on the blessings of Christ. Just a few years ago, I discovered…
REFRESH Conference 2023 We had a wonderful and refreshing time in Indian Wells in May. Thanks for joining us! Below are some photo highlights as well as a digital version…