Marks of a Great Leader: Leadership Levels This is part 2 of a series of posts on leadership. Part 1 was an introduction & brief definition of leadership as we’ll refer to it in this series. Before we get in to the specific characteristics of great leaders,...

Introduction: We Need Good Leaders What follows is first in a series on Leadership. It’s a subject I’m passionate about because I’ve come to believe that everything rises or falls on leadership. While there are several factors that bear on the success of an endeavor,...

Preparing yourself for your mission trip has many facets, one of which is packing for your journey.  It will benefit you to be informed about the rules and regulations enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) which is an agency that is part of the...

Everyone has the potential to experience some type of catastrophe while on their mission trip.  Whether it is minor or major, having a good plan in place ahead of time is a necessity.  If you are traveling to another country, you should consider doing some research so...

You did it!  You just spent time in a foreign country on a mission trip helping others and bringing the Word of God to them.  You survived the culture shock of living a new and different lifestyle in a culture that was unfamiliar.  Your goal has been met and you are...

You have everything organized for your mission trip -- your prayer network is going well, passports and visas are in place, medical check-up and vaccinations are completed and you have chosen your destination.  Have you done enough research on the area you will be...

Christian Vision Alliance (CVA) places a high value on a Gospel-centered approach to ministry. The Great Commission, written about in Matthew 28:16-20, is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread his teachings and to bring Him to all...

Can you relate to a recurring situation many pastors encounter? You have just finished preaching a Sunday sermon and it was obvious to you that God had uniquely touched those in attendance. Immediately after the service, someone comes directly over to you and explains...

It is important to understand the difference between a mission and a vision statement. A mission statement describes…

To assure success in building your ministry, you must have a reliable network of support to help you raise funds. As your relationship and commitment to your community of believers grows, your network will blossom and stewardship of those believers will become an important part of your plan.

To assure success in building your ministry, you must have a reliable network of support to help you raise funds. As your relationship and commitment to your community of believers grows, your network will blossom and stewardship of those believers will become an important part of your plan.