March 30, 2010 – 4:24 am | Comments Off

Leaders and volunteers often struggle to find the time to connect with God while tackling work, family, and their volunteer service. I understand, as I’ve struggled with this from time-to-time as well. Let’s understand what true fellowship with God looks like and how we can focus our time to develop this fellowship.

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March 31, 2010 – 4:54 am | Comments Off

In the last post, we discussed the three fundamental steps a believer goes through as they grow in their fellowship with God. Next, we’ll focus on the fellowship between the members of your church. Specifically, how your volunteers are developing their fellowship with each other and to those in the church.

Improving Your Fellowship With God
March 30, 2010 – 4:24 am | Comments Off

Leaders and volunteers often struggle to find the time to connect with God while tackling work, family, and their volunteer service. I understand, as I’ve struggled with this from time-to-time as well. Let’s understand what true fellowship with God looks like and how we can focus our time to develop this fellowship.

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