by Garris Elkins | Oct 10, 2014 | Church, Courage, Leadership, Wisdom
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #20 Avoid Early Criticism Make the choice to not align with the first critical voices that demand your alignment...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 9, 2014 | Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Ministry, Trust
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #19 Trusting Your Team When I was a young police officer, I was part of a SWAT team. On these special...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 6, 2014 | Courage, Destiny, Discipline, Fathers, Honor, Leadership, Mercy, Truth
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #16 Let People Tell Their Own Story It is too easy to want to tell the story of another person’s life. ...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2014 | Destiny, Family, Favor, Honor, Identiy, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #15 Take Your Spouse With You Every life in ministry is a journey. If you are married, the journey is a...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2014 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Honor, Leadership, Ministry
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #9 Position Yourself Wisely A wise man once told me he never wanted to take a position where he would be required to...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2014 | Church, Courage, Discipleship, Favor, Leadership
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #6 What Other People Think You will have two opinions for every decision you make. Some people will like what you...
