by Clarence E. Stowers | Feb 12, 2011 | Bible Journey, Christian, Christianity, Digging Deeper, Technology, Vision, Web/Tech
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 was the first day of many FUTURE online Bible studies. In my humble opinion and judging from the opinions of others, Digging Deeper Online was a HUGE SUCCESS. Of course not everyone will embrace the concept of “Digital Discipleship” but, I’ve decided to leverage technology to help people take their next steps towards maturity.
Thank you for taking time to take the survey. I sincerely appreciate the time you spent answering the questions and recommending strategies for improvement. Your advice was very helpful and gave me a new perspective on how to make Digging Deeper Online better.
I especially appreciate your offer to help spread the word and invite others to attend. I promise I will follow up with contacts you email to me right away (pastorstowers@marshillchgo.org). Any additional suggestions you may have would be welcomed and I will keep you posted on future online Webinars/Training.
HERE ARE THE SURVEY RESULTS:
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Feb 10, 2011 | Christian, Christianity, Digging Deeper, Technology, Vision
I am literally AMAZED at what happened last night during Digging Deeper Online. The Lord met us online and we ALMOST went to church. I want to thank everyone who attended…WE MADE HISTORY together! In my humble opinion and judging from the comments of those who attended, Digging Deeper Online was a HUGE success. So, how did it all begin?
Last week the City of Chicago (and many other states) experienced heavy snowfall. When the snow settled, Chicago received 21″ of snow which almost broke an all-time record. Consequently, many were snowed in and began conversing via Facebook and Twitter. Darius Williams suggested I host an online Bible Study and I accepted his challenge. I’m grateful for the Blizzard of 2011 and this week’s EXTREMELY cold temperatures. Why? Thanks to Darius’ suggestion, Digging Deeper ONLINE was birthed!
To Help Us Plan Effectively – Please Complete This QUICK Survey:
It is my prayer that you enjoyed Digging Deeper ONLINE. To help us plan effectively and improve the process, please complete this BRIEF survey:
If you have additional questions, please send your questions, comments and feedback to: pastorstowers@marshillchgo.org.
Onward and Upward,
-Pastor Clarence Stowers
“Leveraging Technology For The Glory Of God“
by Clarence E. Stowers | Jan 25, 2011 | Christian, Christianity, Communication, Conference/Workshops, Empowerment, Leadership, Self-Leadership, Vision
Let’s start with this premise: Most who lead desire to lead effectively – especially if you’re a new leader or haven’t developed your leadership philosophy. Seminaries, colleges, and university leadership programs don’t have a monopoly on advanced leadership skills. With time, you can teach yourself many leadership principles and skills by attending this Online School of Leadership.
This Online School of Leadership is an experiment which features the Bible, the very best leadership books available, and is based on thousands of hours of research. If you don’t have the time to drop everything, accumulate student loan debt, and attend college or seminary, tune in for the next few weeks and you’ll learn more about leadership that you can possibly imagine.
Check Out The Leadership Curriculum…
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Jan 17, 2011 | Christian, Christianity, Empowerment, Sunday Worship Experience, Vision, Worship
Quick! How many have heard this phrase:
Bloom where you’re planted.
I heard this heard statement before and it’s about making the most of what you have and being content with your life. Although I could not find the actual verse that bears directly on this statement, 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 suggest the idea of contentment.
Paul had been giving instruction in Chapter 7 regarding marital status. Apparently there was some level of discontent among the believers where there was an inordinate desire to change their state from single to married or from married to single.
Maybe those who were in mixed marriages were envious of those who were in Christian unions. Maybe those who were married wished that they were single so that they could serve the Lord more devotedly. In any case, Paul feels a need to pause and address the wider problem of contentment with your assigned role in life.
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Jan 13, 2011 | Decisions, Excellence, Goals, Leadership, Resolutions, Success, Technology, Vision
Consider this statement:
It doesn’t have to be perfect for God to bless it.
As I read Scripture, I can’t find any instance where conditions were perfect before God blessed it. Abraham didn’t have all the answers when asked to sacrifice his son Isaac…he proceeded anyway. Moses had a speech problem and was insecure about his leadership abilities…he proceeded anyway. Nehemiah certainly didn’t know how the building project would turn out, but he proceeded anyway. Are you noticing a pattern here?
Why The Big Push For Excellence?
Every generation is quick to point out the hypocrisy of the one that preceded it. The generation born just after WWII began rejecting the values of their parents during the ’60s. Now it’s their kids’ turn. Today’s young adults see a generation of baby-boomer Christians that has striven for “excellence” in every part of church life. Boomers proclaimed in the 1980s that image is everything, and their churches have reflected that cultural trend.
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Dec 16, 2010 | Decisions, Goals, Self-Leadership, Success, Vision
There’s an old saying: Winners never quit and quitters never win. Wrong! What if I told you that successful people quit ALL THE TIME. Would you believe me? If not, I challenge you to keep reading.
Every new business, project, career, or ministry starts out exciting and fun. Eventually it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point (really hard), and it’s not much fun at all. Consequently, you find yourself asking if the goal is even worth the hassle.
According to bestselling author Seth Godin, what really sets successful people apart from everyone else is the ability to escape dead ends quickly, while staying focused and motivated when it really counts. He calls it “The Dip.” Successful people quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt-until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons.
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