Back in the late 90s, I attended a weekend men’s retreat at Camp Windshape (www.windshape.org) located on the campus of Berry College in Rome, GA. During a rock climbing exercise I quit about 80% of the way up and came back down. Here’s the thing, no one else knew I quit…but I did. That lit […]
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Notes From Community Group Leaders Training
Brian Dodd on May 25, 2010 in Church Leadership
Today I trained a number of Community Group leaders at Fellowship Bible Church (www.fbconline.org). Listed below is the outline I used. The focal passage I used was Luke 5:27-32. The Value of Jesus 1. Priorities – Jesus loved people. 2. Protects – Who is the most important person on Sunday? Answer – The Visitor. 3. Propagation […]
Do You Suffer From Giver’s Remorse?
Brian Dodd on May 21, 2010 in Character, Generosity
Have you ever given a gift that was a stretch for you and afterwards thought “I’m feeling that one. I could have and maybe should have leveraged those resources somewhere else?” I’ve been there. I echo the words of King David when he said “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings […]
What Parents Should Teach Their Oldest Child About Generosity
Brian Dodd on May 18, 2010 in Character, Family, Generosity
I am a 44 year old man who growing up was the oldest of five children. Through a series of events that requires its own post, I have become reunited with my youngest step-sister after twenty years. We were not estranged but due to the divorce of my dad and step-mom (her mom), we became […]