Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons
Pastor, https://t.co/AIEtW65pc6 • I share tools and threads to help pastors be faithful & fruitful for the long haul 😎⏸️ ON SABBATICAL UNTIL JUNE ⏸️😎 faithfulandfruitful.com/links Queen Creek, AZ Joined March 2009-
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Alright, gang, sabbatical starts now. See you in June. In the meantime… • build each other up • focus more on your local ministry than online drama • remember you’re a Christian first & foremost • don’t lose your mind over the election • enjoy Jesus — he’s the best
Alright, gang, sabbatical starts now. See you in June. In the meantime… • build each other up • focus more on your local ministry than online drama • remember you’re a Christian first & foremost • don’t lose your mind over the election • enjoy Jesus — he’s the best
How do you put together and organize your sermon content? It’s a big part of clear, compelling preaching. Here’s more: 👇
How do you put together and organize your sermon content? It’s a big part of clear, compelling preaching. Here’s more: 👇
Great architecture takes simple materials and arranges them intentionally to create something beautiful and useful. Same with great sermons. There’s a simple framework to build consistently helpful, God-honoring sermons. I explain it all here: ptpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2016775/145732…
A church planter friend recently confessed, “I believe in prayer but I bet on leadership.” Convicting. Let's bet on prayer... and just see how God might lead.
I’ve been asked many times how folks can pray for me while @lukedsimmons is on sabbatical. Please pray for: - power in the pulpit - peace in the pew - fun with the family
I’m starting sabbatical this week — some have asked my plans and approach, so I’ll share. (My church responsibilities are already concluded; I have a remaining speaking engagement on the next two days and then it begins in full) Here’s the plan: 1. It’s a 14-week sabbatical —…
I find myself frequently coming back to this in conversations with pastors. Some creative ways to invest in yourself or your leaders (besides conferences) 👇
I find myself frequently coming back to this in conversations with pastors. Some creative ways to invest in yourself or your leaders (besides conferences) 👇
Fun training day today where I walked through 9 proven steps to help attract & keep volunteers. We’re making it available to watch free for the next few days. If it would serve somebody you know, let them know. faithfulandfruitful.com/watch-voluntee…
What’s one activity you enjoy that seems to have a disproportionately positive impact in your life?
The 80/20 rule is common in churches, where 20% of the folks do 80% of the work. It's actually the fault of the 20%. When they need help, who do they ask? Those they know (other 20%ers). It won't change by badgering or guilting the 80% — it changes by getting to know them.
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Josh Howerton @howertonjosh
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Seth Troutt @Seth_Troutt
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Ed Stetzer @edstetzer
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Daniel Darling @dandarling
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Drew @drewdyck
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Caleb Campbell @calebphx
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Patrick K. Miller @PatrickKMiller_
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Tim Birdwell @timbirdwell
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Seth Troutt @Seth_Troutt
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@lukedsimmons Had my first one two years ago. Best decision ever.
@lukedsimmons Praying for a restful and life-giving sabbatical, Luke! Enjoy :)
Pastors: I pray for you early Sunday morning. Like if you want me to pray for you and church.
- Llamar a un miembro de la iglesia que sufre - Pasar tiempo con un líder joven. - Escribe una nota de agradecimiento. - Estudia mucho para un próximo sermón. - Orar al Dios de la cosecha. En un mundo en controversia, tenemos buen trabajo del reino para hacer. —@lukedsimmons
“People who follow Jesus should be more fluent in encouragement than criticism.” @MattSmethurst
The Romans wanted Jesus' allegiance. The Pharisees wanted Jesus' compliance. The crowds wanted Jesus' performance. The Zealots wanted Jesus' violence. Still today, so many see Christ as a tool for their agenda but Christ is King and he's not having any of it.
The Story of scripture in four phrases repeated throughout its pages: I love you. I am with you. Don’t be afraid. You can come home.
Fascinated by the six metaphors for the church here: —Family —Temple —Priesthood —Stranger —Body —Bride For years I’d have said Army far more than Priesthood or Stranger; not any more. These days I’d add Nation (1 Pet 2), Field (1 Cor 3), Pillar (1 Tim 3) & Tree (Rom 11). You?
1. How do you know when you are not well? 2. What practice that takes 5 minutes or less helps you connect to God? 3. What sort of leadership situations generate anxiety for you? 4. What types of people trigger you the most? 5. What do you do to stay connected to them? 2/
I’ve heard it said, “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing a tomato shouldn’t be put in a fruit salad.”
One of my friends just made an astute observation: “These [religious] conservatives are so sure that God is bigger than anything and yet are paranoid of everything. It’s so weird.”
God loves you all the way. He won't love you any greater when you become greater. He loves you all the way right now.
The Law's favorite word is “more.” •more obedience •more striving •more doing •more, more, more. The Gospel’s favorite word is “finished.”
By the end of Luke 15, we realise that there are two lost sons, not just one. In which case there is an interesting mathematical progression in the chapter: 1/100 sheep = 1% lost 1/10 coins = 10% lost 2/2 sons = 100% lost “For *all* have sinned, and fallen short of God’s glory.”
“Nearly all the sins that we get drawn into are packaged as virtues.” —Eugene Peterson - Hatred packaged as courage - Idolatry branded as love - Pride marketed as wisdom - Greed disguised as justice I think he’s right.
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