by PB | Mar 31, 2016 | Developing Leaders, mentoring
One of the most effective ways to develop leaders is to utilize a mentor process that provides relevant experience. If you don’t know how to get to where you want to be, it is wise to ask someone who has been there before. Nevertheless, you will learn more if you...
by PB | Mar 29, 2016 | Kingdom matters
The teaching of the Bible is the hallmark of a true church. In 2 Tim. 4:2 we find this imperative; “Preach the Word!” John Stott observes, “Whether the text is long or short, our responsibility as expositors is to open it in such a way that it speaks its message...
by PB | Mar 24, 2016 | Developing Leaders
When Calvary Chapel of Camarillo [aka Calvary Nexus] first began, almost 20 years ago, it seemed like I was doing “everything.” On Sunday mornings, I would greet people, play drums on the worship team, teach the message, pray for people, and help serve refreshments....
by PB | Mar 22, 2016 | Kingdom matters
When I first moved to Camarillo and met with some local pastors I was asked about my model for ministry. At the time, some of the popular trends were being explored by Bill Hybels at Willow Creek [seeker sensitive model], Rick Warren at Saddleback [purpose driven...
by PB | Mar 17, 2016 | mentoring
Every elite athlete has at least one thing in common – they have been coached to maximize God-given potential. In the context of sports, coaching is presumed and is an accepted and expected part of the culture. On the other hand, meaningful coaching and mentoring is...