by Renee Embree | May 14, 2015 | Next Generation
Our biggest job in ministry is to cultivate environments that are favourable for people to engage in transformation with God. We can never force transformation or force growth. We cannot make something or someone grow. However there are sure a tonne of things we can... 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 | 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 | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
How do you celebrate? How does your ministry team celebrate together? Your church? Your youth group? Your family? I’m not the best celebrator – I don’t like being the centre of attention, I’m quick to notice things that could be improved instead of things to be...