Infrastructure and Systems: A Step of Faith
We are a little more than 6 months away from our 2019 FEIC SUMMIT! Registration will be open in May but make sure you have the dates locked in on your calendar - the 14th - 17th of October in…
Embrace the Chaos, Create the Change
Several years ago, Terry Hoggard introduced the theme "Embrace the Chaos, Create the Change" at our FEIC SUMMIT. We were reminded that in IC ministry, it's impossible to stop chaos so instead we learn to embrace challenges and create change…
National Church Partnerships
I want to write about partnerships with our national church this week. We love our FEIC network for many reasons but primarily because we are a relational network. We don't vote. We're not governed by a constitution. We simply share…
LIFE CHURCH, LISBON PORTUGAL
Daniel and Joy West We’ve been missionaries to Spain since 1988, now we are changing fields to Portugal. For the last 8 or 9 years we have made many trips to Portugal accepting invitations to minster there training several evangelism…
Developing Systems and Infrastructure: A Step Of Faith
By Pastor George Sawyer Systems and infrastructure are often a love/hate relationship for many in ministry today. We all understand the value of efficiency and effectiveness in being good stewards in our field of calling, and yet this area can…
Structures and Programs Are Important But People Even More So
By Jason Morrison, M.A.C.M Focus on people not programs When we begin the process of either planning a new faith community or restructuring an existing one, it is very easy to lose focus. We naturally begin to look for programs…
Praying for You and Your Team this Week
Every week I end the FlashNote by saying, "We're praying for you and your team this weekend." By the way, we really do! One of the greatest values of FEIC is our relational connection to each other. Melinda and I…
The God Who Sees Us
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been walking with some people through some very heavy trials in areas of their health, finances, and challenging relationships. I've even felt that heaviness in my own life at times and it's…
Creating a Culture of the House
One of the reasons we love our FEIC Network is because of the leadership culture we are creating. In his fourth book of the Habitude series, author Tim Elmore reminds us that cultures work like a virus in a family…
Hello, My Name Is Regret
Matthew West recorded a song a few years ago titled "Hello, My Name Is" where the lyrics reflect emotions from decisions we've all made in life. The opening of the song says "Hello, my name is regret... I'm pretty sure…