by Renee Embree | Jan 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m going to venture into a topic we do not often discuss in our churches. Sometimes singles are too embarrassed to bring it up or they fear being accused of having a “whoa is me” attitude. Sometimes church leaders are too afraid of saying the wrong thing to bring it... by Renee Embree | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Personal Year End Reflection After the hustle and bustle of the season, and at the start of a fresh new year, I find this a good time to take extra time for personal reflection. To slow down and glean what we can from the year behind and head intentionally into the... by Renee Embree | Dec 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are two versions of the Christmas story. Manger scene # 1: The cleaned up version – this is the one told at most Christmas concerts and the one represented on most mantel pieces. This is the one where Mary and Joseph are pristine, the angels are singing, the... by Renee Embree | Dec 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve noticed something about myself, and I think it applies to other leaders as well. A sense of entitlement can sneak in when I least expected it. It’s easy to miss in ourselves as ministry leaders because it’s easy to say “What are you talking about, I pour myself... by Renee Embree | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
4 questions to ask to get great, actually helpful, feedback. Feedback is the breakfast of great leaders. My phone is regularly giving me feedback – it tells me when its battery is getting low and it needs to be recharged, it tells me when programs and apps need... by baptist | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: Short-term mission trips have been a key part of my spiritual journey. I have had the opportunity to participate as a teen and as an adult and have made them a key part of my ministry strategy at Grand Bay Baptist Church. I have been part of or led over 20...