Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: vision

Bible, Church, Discipleship, Ministry, NT

How to Dream a Little Bigger This Year

As we transition into a new year, a question echoes in our hearts and minds: “What’s Next?” Today, I’d like to help you with that question. Not in so much a practical sense, but in seeking God’s vision for your life. Are we willing to open ourselves to something greater? In the next few minutes, we’ll explore three spiritual practices from Romans 12, that can help us align our dreams and aspirations (maybe our New Year’s resolutions) with God’s purpose.

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Bible, Discipleship

Will You Listen To Jesus This Year?

How have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?

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Church, Leadership, Ministry

HOW GOSPEL-CENTRED VISION CAN SAVE A DYING CHURCH

Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding

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Discipleship, Leadership

BOOST CHURCH VOLUNTEERISM WITH 2 CRITICAL QUESTIONS

The Church Needs Volunteers. Volunteerism is an essential component to fulfilling the mission of the church. Unfortunately, too often we volunteer without considering our gifting

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Discipleship, Leadership

THE JOURNEY TO OUR CALLING

Sometimes we lose our way. As Believers, when we first hear God’s call to do or be something more significant, it feels so right. More times

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Bible, Leadership

5 REASONS WE SHOULD EMRACE EVERY NEW YEAR

5 Proverbial Reasons: Today, it’s natural to think about days gone by. As we wake up and pour that first cup of coffee, our minds drift

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Leadership

HOW TO WRITE A MISSION AND VISION THAT DOESN’T SOUND LIKE A POLICY

When a business, church, or organization sets out to write a new mission or vision, too often it becomes a never-ending journey “and then…” They collaborate and word-smith a bit more, adding in connecting verbiage. Soon they have such a lengthy mission or vision statement, that it would seem they have written a governing policy for the organization. These statements become far from memorable.

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Bible, Leadership

THE BENEFITS OF TEAM PERSPECTIVE

Why We Should Have a Team Perspective In Leadership and Ministry

The Book of Ecclesiastes gives some excellent insight into living and leading with purpose and vision.

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Discipleship, Leadership

3 VANTAGE POINTS THAT HELP US ASSUME GOD’S IN CONTROL

Is God Really In Control? Most Christians would assume so, but do we live like it? How would life change if seriously started every day with

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Bible, Leadership, OT

King Josiah’s Six Steps to Leadership – Part 2

Josiah’s six leadership steps provide a timeless framework for effective leadership.

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Bible, Leadership

King Josiah’s Six Steps to Leadership

Discover how King Josiah’s vision, repentance, and communication shaped his leadership and can inspire your own journey.

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Discipleship, Leadership

How I Received Service Excellence In the Vision-Care Industry

Yesterday, I left you with my vacation dilemma. I had lost a contact lens after my first dive into the pool on vacation. If you have no idea what I’m referring to, click here: What I Learned About Leadership From Losing a Contact Lens. Now back to my story.

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