May 2020 Archives

The Mechanics of Productive Gatherings

May 31, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Greetings and peace in the name of Jesus, Ministry Partners, family, and friends. The focus of today’s blog post discusses the Mechanics of Productive Gatherings. If you have not heard this term before, do not fret, neither have I. For the moment it is the best term I have found…

“Only What’s Done For Christ Will Last”

May 30, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Greetings friends and family in Christ. Back in March a dear friend, former Church of God (Seventh Day) Minister and Pastor, and great Local Church member died at the age of 85. His name is Garland “Guy” Brunson. Having done the committal service back in March, Pastor Brian Franks, Pastor…

Personal Leadership And Its Development

May 29, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Greetings and peace in the name of Jesus, friends, and family in Christ. Today, the focus is back on personal leadership and its development. Oftentimes I write notes to myself. It is a necessary function for me to be able to return to previous thoughts and meditations for continued personal…

The Resilient You

May 28, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Or Avoiding the New Normal of the Holding Pattern Blahs If you are reading this, I know you are a leader and speak to you as to a leader. As a leader, it is important to keep yourself free of this life’s burdens, entrapments, and baggage, so you can…

Sabbath – Does It Really Matter These Days

May 27, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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If So, To Whom Seldom do I speak about Sabbath observance in the Church age. But today, for reasons soon to be shared, I have chosen to focus on one of the relevant points for weekly Sabbath celebration. In the General Conference Church of God (Seventh Day), GC COG7,…

The Pastor

May 26, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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One of the Strongest Links in the Chain of Ministry Partners in the Church Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus, friends. It would be possible to continue indefinitely I suppose on the various roles of individuals in the Church of Jesus Christ, besides all those servants already…

Treasurers and Special Event Coordinators

May 25, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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What Does The Bible Say Greetings friends in Jesus Christ. The General Conference Church of God (Seventh Day) Southwest District, GC COG7 SWD, Treasurers and Special Event Coordinators are essential to the successful operation of the SWD. Today we are highlighting the SWD Treasurers and SWD Special Event Coordinators. …

Disaster, Disaster, Disaster

May 24, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Where Can One Go During A Disaster Hi, Everyone. Please do catch a view of the SWD Media link below. It is an older video. But it fits well with the focus today on SWD Disaster Assistance Response Team, plus it is just a good video as it…

Leadership, Leadership, Leadership

May 23, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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Where Can One Go To Develop Leadership Greetings and peace friends and family in Christ. The Focus today is a ministry that developed in response to a North American Ministerial Council, NAMC, motion calling for Districts to provide training for local elders and deacons. In the General Conference Church…

Southwest District Board

May 22, 2020June 2, 2020 by southwestdistrict

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More Than A Board Meeting Once A Year “Some of the greatest leaders you could hope to meet.” - Chip Greetings and peace, friends. In reviewing the General Conference Church of God (Seventh Day) Southwest District’s, GC COG7 SWD, list of Ministry Partners, the time has come to focus…

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