Archive for May, 2014
Posted on May 29th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
My first international mission trip occurred 34 years ago in the summer of 1980. Over ten weeks, my journey included training in Manila, Philippines, and then preaching/teaching in Singapore, East Malaysia, and Brunei.
As a 22-year-old soon to begin seminary, this trip taught me so much. Above all, it taught me the power of the gospel. Even though culture and language were significant challenges, I saw firsthand how the Holy Spirit used the Word to bring people to faith in Jesus...
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Posted on May 22nd, 2014 by Tim McCoy
The month of May has become a time when we connect with, serve, and share the gospel with our community in a significant way. As the school year comes to a conclusion, we host a number of end-of-year school events at Ingleside. This year, these events include:
On Sunday night, May 4, we hosted the Covenant Academy Baccalaureate service in our Chapel.
On Saturday afternoon, May 17, we hosted the Home School Commencement in our Worship Center.
On Monday night, May 19, we hosted the...
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Posted on May 15th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
In a larger church, one of the keys to long term health and vitality is the leadership of an effective pastoral and program staff in partnership with church members who are fully devoted followers of Christ.
Our Ingleside staff is currently organized into four teams: (1) the Worship Arts Team; (2) the Next Generation Team; (3) the Disciple-Making Team; and (4) the Operations Team. I want you to know each of the team leaders and the scope of their responsibility.
Worship Arts Team. Led by...
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Posted on May 8th, 2014 by Tim McCoy
Over the past two weeks our Nominating Committee met to select new nominees who will be considered for service as Overseers and Deacons. As I left the meeting, my heart was deeply grateful for the quality and strength of the leadership God has given our church across the years.
I’m convinced that one of the reasons that we have had strong leadership is because we have a good process. It includes congregation-wide input, consideration by a Nominating Committee, personal interviews, and...
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Posted on May 1st, 2014 by Tim McCoy
Do you tend to have a bias related to growth? Almost instinctively, some people seem to be bent toward growth while others are predisposed to be against it.
I’m convinced, however, that our bias related to growth should be submitted to and shaped by the Scripture. And, even a cursory look at the New Testament reveals a bias in favor of growth and a robust vocabulary related to multi-dimensional, personal and spiritual growth.
Personal Growth. For instance, a verse that every...
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