...you’re the best! Romans 13:7 (NLT2) “Give respect and honor to those who are in authority.”
Elders of Heart --Years ago I was at the altar begging God for His help and His blessings. I told Him how I needed help here at Life Church (Then Leesburg First A/G). He spoke to me and told me that He had already sent the help I needed and I just needed to acknowledge them and allow them to minister along side of me. Lord, can you be a little more specific? He said, I have sent all these retired ministers to help you and to hold your arms up, you just need to ask them and they will gladly help you. Really? They are retired! Yes, they are, but they want to still be used for Me. These Elders of Heart (retired ministers) are worthy of your honoring of them because of how they have followed righteousness and mercy. They have truly been a blessing to me for many years. Let’s celebrate them!
Pastoral Staff -- I am sure you are aware that it is absolutely necessary for the success of a church to have a pastoral team that has the same heart and the same spirit. We must be one as we serve together. Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV) “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing-- Life forevermore.” My philosophy of ministry is servant leadership and my pastors must be here to serve God and serve people. Being a pastor simply means you are responsible to serve more people. We honor:
Mark and Christie Ann – Pastor Mark has become more than a children’s pastor, he has become my associate pastor, a confidant, a sounding board, a brother who listens to my frustrations and still honors me. He has become a very dear friend. Aaron and Tatyana – These guys have taken our worship to the next level. Our music department was struggling when they came…they turned it around. A team of about 35 is now a team of around 140. Dwaine and Elaine – These guys were extremely successful and loved in the ministry before they came to us. They help us with pastoral care, communion, and have gifts of encouragement. Marty and Faye – Senior adult ministers, altar ministry, Village campus, and many other things that bless Life Church. Pastor Neftali and Sheila – Our great Spanish pastors with La Vida Church. Pastor Jose and Gramir and changing lives in youth. Joseph and Jan Diaz – Oversees our CG and Village Campus worship leaders. God bless you all so much!
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