Visionary Leadership at Cheyenne, Wyoming

On August 27th, 2006, Rhonda and I had the opportunity to visit the Word of Life Church of God in Cheyenne, Wyoming with Pastors Eldon and Christine Ash. During the morning service, it was my honor to present Christine Ash with her Ordained Ministers certificate. The ladies ministries of the local church presented her with a dozen roses and surrounded her with prayerful support.

Since their arrival as pastors in October 2005, the church has seen dramatic growth numerically and financially. What an exciting, worshipping, warm-hearted congregation that is united in purpose and vision to reach their community. The Powerteam (picture below) leads in praise and worship with variety and freshness. Their passion for worship is contagious.

Under Pastor Ash's leadership, the church has seen a real face-lift of their facilities. Renovations and continued work on the properties are ongoing. This church is a beautiful blend of different cultures coming together in the unity of the Spirit. This is a Word-centered church and I look forward to the opportunity when I can visit again. (Picture below: Pastor Eldon & Christine Ash)

"Facing Life Head On"

This past Sunday, September 3, 2006, I visited at the Cornerstone Church of God in Arvada, Colorado with Pastor Jimmy Dickens. It was a pleasure to be in service with staff member and State Youth & CE Director, David Cox and his wife Keena. David and the praise team did a wonderful job leading praise and worship. Indeed, I was enriched and inspired by Pastor Dickens' message from James 5:13-20. He spoke on "Facing Life Head On: Power to Live." I was reminded of the:

• POWER OF PRAYER
• POWER OF CONFESSION
• POWER OF CARE

I received a tour of the facilities by the pastor and a very nice stainless travel coffee mug inscribed with the church insignia that they use as a gift for visitors. Inside it held mints, a card with service times, and a devotional book entitled, "Come Drink" by Max Lucado. The people greeted Rhonda and I warmly.

Following service, Pastor Dickens took me to the new property they have purchased on C470 with frontage visibility. Cornerstone is a church that places emphasis on ministry excellence and the Word.

Revival and Landscaping Beautification at North Hills COG

On Sunday, August 20th, I was privileged to visit the North Hills COG as they started revival with Evangelist Bobby Morgan. Pastor Mike Hammond, who assumed the pastorate in October of 2005, is leading the church into growth and meaningful ministry. The church is also involved in a landscape beautification project that will greatly enhance the church property.
(The bulldozer in the picture portrays the progress that is being made.)