“Importance of Connection”

Larry Crab: “The problem beneath our struggles is a “disconnected soul.” We are disconnected from self, others, and from God.”

Connection Points...

1. One Head (2 Corinthians 13:11 & Philippians 2:2) - one in mind
2. One Heart (Luke 10:27) - love God, others & self
3. One Hand (1 Corinthians 10:31)- one in action

Great Lessons & BIG realizations of 2010

• The greatest miracle is to be saved and forgiven.
• People are searching.
• Moving forward... do not go back to the past.
• Total “YES”
• Importance of perfect timing.
• I overcame! (1 Corinthians 10:13)
• Tumigil sa pagngawa, magsimula sa paggawa.
• Pagsinunod natin ang timing ng Diyos, walang imposssible sa kanya.
• Matthew 24:13
• Trusting the Lord.
• Maging aware kay Lord at laging tumingin sa Bullettin Board.
• Let excellence be your lifestyle.
• To achieve life we need to be connected...like a battery both to the positive and negative.
• Hunger and thirst for God.
• Patience, trust and self-control.

Mentoring Insights (12-16 January 2011)

These are the insights extracted from disciples in an actual mentoring session...

• "We are God's workmanship" (Ephesians 2:10)
• Our ministry is about forming people who are nobody to somebody.
• Romans 12 emphasizes the importance of a renewed mind due to it saturated by the Word of God.
• A Leader must always a positive attitude. Always siyang nagsasabi ng "Kaya natin itong gawin."
• To change an attitude you must start with behavior.
• A leader must be a spearhead of an attitude of being positive.
• Your calling will always be challenged.
• Always be saturated by the Word of God.
• Leaders should sometimes experience brokenness.
• Use the language of faith and confess victory continually.
• What makes followers love to serve? The strong examples of leaders.
• Love people. Reward performance.
• VPR means...value people, reward performance, and praise positive acheivements.

Excellent Material for Teaching Biblical Submission

I Highly Recommend this book for mentoring on the topic of Biblical Submission!

Here a Simple but Striking REVIEW of the Under Cover book...

by Fola Bamgboye

http://www.rocknewhaven.org/UnderCover.htm

Wow, what a book! I thoroughly enjoyed it. John Bevere approaches the subject of divine authority in a practical, no-nonsense kind of way. I believe the message in Under Cover, if received and appropriated in our lives, will make us untouchable to the enemy and all his cohorts. (See Psalm 91:1-2)

In Under Cover, Bevere reveals how being under divinely established authority is the secret place of liberty, protection and provision for God's people. He explains with practical, personal examples and strong biblical foundation how rebellion to divine authority (the authority of God or the authority ordained by God) is the root cause of many difficulties people currently experience in the church. He discusses how all authority that exists is ordained by God. (See Romans 13:1-2)

Have you had a history of unpleasant experiences with authority? Have you ever wondered whether we are to submit to authorities even if they are unfair or corrupt? What if they tell us to do something that we perceive as wrong? What if they ask us to commit blatant sin? Where do we draw the line? Can’t we just be spirit-led? What is the difference between obedience and submission? In Under Cover, John Bevere answers these questions and more.

I believe Under Cover is a very timely book. Its message is life transforming to as many people as will receive it in humility. I recommend this book to those Christians who desire to walk in all the fullness, character, and blessings of God.

Without Dedication the Vision will Never Be Fulfilled

Fulfilling the great dream God has given you takes a lot of DEDICATION, but without wholehearted commitment your dreams are only empty wishes os passing fantasies. The vision is not going to happen until you get your heart in it. Jesus said, Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). What you place value on is going to have your heart. In the Bible the word heart means the center of your affections. To fulfill the vision, you have to want it with all your heart.

Lifted from

Dale Galloway, Leading with Vision (Makati City, Philippines: Church Strengthening Ministry,Inc., 1999), 31.

Marriage and the G12 Vision by Pastor Pie Nola

God's Idea of Marriage

• Marriage God’s Idea
• God is delighted

Related Points to Ponder

• Women came from REFINED MATERIAL
• Men came from RAW MATERIAL
• God “BLESSED” man and woman!
• Malachi 2:14
• “One Flesh” concept
• No such thing as instant marriage!
• Don’t marry a person with a “problematic family”, marry someone with a “healthy family.”

Role of a Husband and Wife

• Traditional: Protector, Producer, Big Boss...
• Husband Role: Lover & Leader - AFFECTION
• Wife Role: Submit & Supporter – SECURITY (Financial, Affection, Honesty)
• Take Note: A child cannot live without a father figure…
• Right Life Pattern: Work > Save > Give > Spend

Communication in Marriage

Key: Never be silent!

Exchange of ideas

Resolving Conflicts in Marriage

1. Talk about the problem not the person
2. Resolve anger – communicate feelings with respect
3. Keep short account
4. Watch your words
5. Learn to listen with your mouth shut
6. Respond to the need

Mentoring Notes with Pastor Pie Nola

• Ministry must first start with God – dahil may bigat kang kailangang i-download.
• Importance of “incubation”! – before “Evangelism” (lahat dapat maiinit) (like manok “incubation”) kailangan limliman ang 12
• The vision = “crucified” > “resurrected” > 12 (Isaiah 60:22) = The key is the 12. We must first die to ourselves!
• More cells = more OPEN DOORS
• The 12 is the KEY. The Cell is the DOOR!
• Pass the character and skills!
• Evangelism is a “WAR ZONE!”

What to Look for/Develop in a Leader:

• Competence
• Attitude
• Skills
• Habits

3 Things A Leader Must Have

1. Holiness
2. Compassion
3. Knowledge of the Word

Church Maintenance Set-Up!

• New Christians – Low Maintenance
• Old Christians – “High Maintenance”