Pg 03 Doug’s Desk (Summer 2020)
Dear Members and Friends of First Church, None of us have ever faced a year quite like this one. Like [...]
Pg 04 A Matter of Influence
When attempting to define the word “leader,” we often do not think of ourselves. Our mind generally goes directly to [...]
Pg 05 Pastors’ Perspective (Summer 2020)
We all know that leadership is a 24/7 calling. But during times of crisis, everything changes, including how we lead. [...]
Pg 06 What Is a Call
When you have a Lord, it is important to know what He wants; this is even more important when you [...]
Pg 08 May Memory Verse
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD [...]
Pg 09 Thoughts on Leadership
Thousands of books, articles, and dissertations have been written on the subject of leadership in human organizations; I have read [...]
Pg 12 Missions: Supporting Global Leadership
“The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his [...]
Pg 13 Leading Amid Pandemic
Matt Johnston is a pastor of Lux Evangelica in Genova, Italy. Before COVID-19 hit this region of Italy, he would [...]
Pg 14 Leading from Faith, Not Fear
On the first day of class, Rev. Dr. Mark Labberton, the president of Fuller Theological Seminary, shared with our doctoral [...]
Pg 16 First Book Review
Lead Like Jesus While I was aware of the importance of leadership early in my career, it wasn’t until my [...]
Pg 18 Leadership Qualities in Timothy & Titus
We Presbyterians must view elders as being of the highest importance since we have named our denomination after them. The [...]
Pg 20 June Memory Verse
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his [...]
Pg 21 Never Underestimate
One mom cautiously asked, “My child wants to come to church. Can we come?” We know parents are their children’s [...]
Pg 22 Portraits in Leadership
“A leader is great, not because of his or her power, but because of his or her ability to empower [...]
Pg 25 July Memory Verse
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. – John 8:36 No Longer Slaves The Gospel [...]
Pg 26 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
Each year, our congregation is challenged to read one or two selected books together so we can stay connected over [...]
Pg 27 Summer Classes & Worship Schedule
D.I.G. Discover>>Investigate>>Grow 1 Corinthians Study Sundays, June 7–November 1 | 9-9:50AM | Great Room The church faces challenges on multiple [...]
Pg 28 Save Our Home Fund
What if you had to choose between paying the mortgage or putting food on the table? Many of our neighbors [...]