Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/ Communicate with Ed Montgomery - Spiritual Life Builder. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-664 edmontgomery Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:45:10 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-664 Thank you for contributing to this subject. I agree with many of you. I believe the church does have a long way to go. Then again, that’s the way it should be. I also believe the present church is doing a great work. Let’s keep the dialogue and our minds open. Thank you. Peace, Dr. Ed Thank you for contributing to this subject. I agree with many of you. I believe the church does have a long way to go. Then again, that’s the way it should be. I also believe the present church is doing a great work. Let’s keep the dialogue and our minds open.

Thank you.

Peace,

Dr. Ed

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-663 destintosucceed Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:20:24 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-663 Hello pastor Ed. I have a couple of things to say. My first is that I am wondering about YD21. I see a lot of Teen agers and "young adults" that should be in YD21 and they are in the main sanctuary during the times of service. My concern is what is going on in the YD21 service that makes them leave and come over to the sanctuary and not pay attention to you while you speak. Is the message so bad that whoever is over that service not reaching our youth and Young Adults? I remember as a teen, which isn’t that long ago, I enjoyed church. I looked forward to how God would move and create and recreate in the lives of my peers. I am afraid that I don’t see that in our youth from that service. After talking to a lot of teens I have learned that the "youth Pastor" isn’t teaching to them, he "talks to them like children". Some teens are looking for the social hour yes...but there are others that are seeking God and they are wanting that moment of breakthrough that time with Christ that will help them. I would really love a ministry for these young people that will reach them and minister to them. This is our future church. My second is, I see a lot of Elders and I know we have a lot of Prayer intercessors and things around ALC. After reading the comments from Change Agent I feel better about this statement, but I would love to see a Board of Ministers or “Pastors” in Training board. I know these men and women could learn so much from working closer with you and Dr. Saundra. It would eliminate the problem occurring on Wednesday when you are not present. These ministers could all be licensed and able to step in whenever you needed them to, or even be appointed to a cell group or ministry within ALC at the discretion of the Leader. I just wanted to share these ideas with you Pastor and Church Family. I love ALC and word we get from here. This is my church and I want to see her grow and be the best she can be. Hello pastor Ed. I have a couple of things to say. My first is that I am wondering about YD21. I see a lot of Teen agers and “young adults” that should be in YD21 and they are in the main sanctuary during the times of service. My concern is what is going on in the YD21 service that makes them leave and come over to the sanctuary and not pay attention to you while you speak. Is the message so bad that whoever is over that service not reaching our youth and Young Adults? I remember as a teen, which isn’t that long ago, I enjoyed church. I looked forward to how God would move and create and recreate in the lives of my peers. I am afraid that I don’t see that in our youth from that service. After talking to a lot of teens I have learned that the “youth Pastor” isn’t teaching to them, he “talks to them like children”. Some teens are looking for the social hour yes…but there are others that are seeking God and they are wanting that moment of breakthrough that time with Christ that will help them. I would really love a ministry for these young people that will reach them and minister to them. This is our future church. My second is, I see a lot of Elders and I know we have a lot of Prayer intercessors and things around ALC. After reading the comments from Change Agent I feel better about this statement, but I would love to see a Board of Ministers or “Pastors” in Training board. I know these men and women could learn so much from working closer with you and Dr. Saundra. It would eliminate the problem occurring on Wednesday when you are not present. These ministers could all be licensed and able to step in whenever you needed them to, or even be appointed to a cell group or ministry within ALC at the discretion of the Leader. I just wanted to share these ideas with you Pastor and Church Family. I love ALC and word we get from here. This is my church and I want to see her grow and be the best she can be.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Change Agent Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:53:39 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-661 @ San4ds...I agree, with you from the aspect that God knows what we need when we need it; and that works for those of us who know the voice of our shepard. However, for those who may be unchurched, who don't know His voice and are not up on the "church lingo", they need the word given to them plainly, like our pastors can do. They can break it down so that it can be understood by anyone. I'm not saying we shouldn't use our elders, I'm saying set them up for success by preparing them. Our pulpit is not a platform to be used to air your dirty laundry or to vent about your spouse, unless you are going to use that situation to make a point...BTW no point was made. It's obvious that they got a call that day informing them that they were teaching that night...That makes 3 weeks in a row. That's not fair to them nor is it fair to the hungry souls in attendance. Arm them with a lesson plan that they can study from the beginning of the month or quarterly; whatever works for our Pastors. That way, whether there is a need for them to teach or not that month, they are ready. This will also give them some talking points to speak to if someone stops them and has questions. It's all pros and no cons to making sure they are prepared. @ San4ds…I agree, with you from the aspect that God knows what we need when we need it; and that works for those of us who know the voice of our shepard. However, for those who may be unchurched, who don’t know His voice and are not up on the “church lingo”, they need the word given to them plainly, like our pastors can do. They can break it down so that it can be understood by anyone. I’m not saying we shouldn’t use our elders, I’m saying set them up for success by preparing them. Our pulpit is not a platform to be used to air your dirty laundry or to vent about your spouse, unless you are going to use that situation to make a point…BTW no point was made. It’s obvious that they got a call that day informing them that they were teaching that night…That makes 3 weeks in a row. That’s not fair to them nor is it fair to the hungry souls in attendance. Arm them with a lesson plan that they can study from the beginning of the month or quarterly; whatever works for our Pastors. That way, whether there is a need for them to teach or not that month, they are ready. This will also give them some talking points to speak to if someone stops them and has questions. It’s all pros and no cons to making sure they are prepared.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Firm Believer Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:00:29 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-660 Hi Pastor, I would have to totally agree with Change Agent. Over majority of the time, when you or Sis. Saundra aren't present it's very difficult to follow. I was happy when I heard of "The Pastors Bible Study" but I had noticed that you guys weren't there for the past couple of weeks, and I figured they're probably taking a well deserved rest. However I'm very concerned about the messages that are taught. It starts off okay and then it takes a big drastic change going some where totally different. I come to listen to the Word, not to see one of the teachers stand on the Word of God with his dirty shoes and tell people in the audience to get up and stand on chairs and yell at things that aren't there and telling the imaginary thing/ person to get out. Don't get me wrong I'm all for casting out spirits and praying through out the church but on that particular wednesday I couldn't tell nor could he probably tell you what he was doing. Maybe its okay for others who have been members for a while and who know these teachers. But for others who aren't members and who have only heard by word of mouth, flyer, email, tv, or from a live experience on Sunday its a huge difference/ gap. Hi Pastor, I would have to totally agree with Change Agent. Over majority of the time, when you or Sis. Saundra aren’t present it’s very difficult to follow. I was happy when I heard of “The Pastors Bible Study” but I had noticed that you guys weren’t there for the past couple of weeks, and I figured they’re probably taking a well deserved rest. However I’m very concerned about the messages that are taught. It starts off okay and then it takes a big drastic change going some where totally different. I come to listen to the Word, not to see one of the teachers stand on the Word of God with his dirty shoes and tell people in the audience to get up and stand on chairs and yell at things that aren’t there and telling the imaginary thing/ person to get out. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for casting out spirits and praying through out the church but on that particular wednesday I couldn’t tell nor could he probably tell you what he was doing. Maybe its okay for others who have been members for a while and who know these teachers. But for others who aren’t members and who have only heard by word of mouth, flyer, email, tv, or from a live experience on Sunday its a huge difference/ gap.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-659 San4ds Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:40:01 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-659 It is important to remember the story of the man that drown, waiting for God to save him. He was sent two boats and helicopter, to save him. I have been at ALC for 23+ years and have listened to messages from Pastor, Lady Minister, Elders, and Deacons and can safely say, they were the right message for me at that time. This happened when I listened for the message. Over these years I have learned to have Faith in God, that the right message will be provided as needed. It is important to remember the story of the man that drown, waiting for God to save him. He was sent two boats and helicopter, to save him.

I have been at ALC for 23+ years and have listened to messages from Pastor, Lady Minister, Elders, and Deacons and can safely say, they were the right message for me at that time. This happened when I listened for the message.

Over these years I have learned to have Faith in God, that the right message will be provided as needed.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Change Agent Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:28:56 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-657 Pastor I TOTALLY agree with you. We should take ownership in every aspect; supporting the vision monetarily and with your time, picking up papaer you may see on the floor, greet your brothers, sisters and visitors with a warm, sincere greeting, etc. It's all a part of it. It also includes saying the difficult things. I LOVE our church family and the Word that comes from your platform. Our Pastors are the BEST!!!! I am, however a little concerned about the state of Life Church. It's advertised as "The Pastor's Bible Study" and lately you all haven't been there. I am totally in agreement that you all need time off to rejuvenate (and I will have words with anyone who says differently). However, I think there is a gap in that the elders kind of miss the mark a bit and theres a lack of substance. I see people get up and walk out during the lesson. that's not good. A good percentage of the people attending Life Church are visitors from other churches and unchurched people who are searching. We miss a tremendous opportunity there. The last 3 weeks the elders teaching really seemed unprepared, as if they got a last minute call or something. I'm not against them teaching, but maybe you or Sis. Saundra should spend some time with them and lay out the guide line/lesson plan for the month. Give them the benefit or prep time (ex. we are going to teach __________ this month in life church; wk 1 will be ____, and so on). That way everyone has a clear understanding of the objective for the month and they can spend time studying what you are studying. So if you have to call on them, they are not coming off the cuff. Personally, I don't want to come and listen to an elder vent about his wife and hear him say "he wants to drop her off in the Gulf". How is that going to save someone who is hurting and just happened to be driving down the street and noticed cars in our parking lot. Pastor I TOTALLY agree with you. We should take ownership in every aspect; supporting the vision monetarily and with your time, picking up papaer you may see on the floor, greet your brothers, sisters and visitors with a warm, sincere greeting, etc. It’s all a part of it. It also includes saying the difficult things. I LOVE our church family and the Word that comes from your platform. Our Pastors are the BEST!!!! I am, however a little concerned about the state of Life Church. It’s advertised as “The Pastor’s Bible Study” and lately you all haven’t been there. I am totally in agreement that you all need time off to rejuvenate (and I will have words with anyone who says differently). However, I think there is a gap in that the elders kind of miss the mark a bit and theres a lack of substance. I see people get up and walk out during the lesson. that’s not good. A good percentage of the people attending Life Church are visitors from other churches and unchurched people who are searching. We miss a tremendous opportunity there. The last 3 weeks the elders teaching really seemed unprepared, as if they got a last minute call or something. I’m not against them teaching, but maybe you or Sis. Saundra should spend some time with them and lay out the guide line/lesson plan for the month. Give them the benefit or prep time (ex. we are going to teach __________ this month in life church; wk 1 will be ____, and so on). That way everyone has a clear understanding of the objective for the month and they can spend time studying what you are studying. So if you have to call on them, they are not coming off the cuff. Personally, I don’t want to come and listen to an elder vent about his wife and hear him say “he wants to drop her off in the Gulf”. How is that going to save someone who is hurting and just happened to be driving down the street and noticed cars in our parking lot.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Alicia Savery Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:07:20 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-650 Dr. Montgomery, I agree with much that has been said; but to be brief. Our lives are purposed driven. God has a devine purpose for each of us and within that purpose it's not really about "US," but about others. So within the church if we focus on our purpose within the church body God has placed us in instead of getting caught up in personal agendas, other peoples actions or attitudes and seek God through the rough times, God will give you what you need to with stand and bless your ministry within the body. But we should stop running from what God has called us to do. He said we're like sheep amongst wolves. That doesn't exclude the church. Dr. Montgomery, I agree with much that has been said; but to be brief. Our lives are purposed driven. God has a devine purpose for each of us and within that purpose it’s not really about “US,” but about others. So within the church if we focus on our purpose within the church body God has placed us in instead of getting caught up in personal agendas, other peoples actions or attitudes and seek God through the rough times, God will give you what you need to with stand and bless your ministry within the body. But we should stop running from what God has called us to do. He said we’re like sheep amongst wolves. That doesn’t exclude the church.

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-642 Von Moore Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:41:34 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-642 Thanks Dr. Ed, I agree, we must live in faith and take our God given responsibility for everything in the Earth....He has given us dominion and expects us to handle it properly....With wisdom and understanding we can posess all that is rightfully ours...God Bless You Thanks Dr. Ed, I agree, we must live in faith and take our God given responsibility for everything in the Earth….He has given us dominion and expects us to handle it properly….With wisdom and understanding we can posess all that is rightfully ours…God Bless You

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-636 Sarah Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:52:05 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-636 Thanks Pastor for everything you have been sharing with us at church regarding ownership. Again it is right on with what the Lord has been speaking me about. I do have just one question for you. In John chapter 17 Jesus is praying to the Father and he asks the Father to fill us with the same kind of love that Jesus and the Father have for each other. My question is how do we convey God's love to other people? How do we explain to them how much God loves us and how His love can heal them? Thanks Pastor for everything you have been sharing with us at church regarding ownership. Again it is right on with what the Lord has been speaking me about. I do have just one question for you. In John chapter 17 Jesus is praying to the Father and he asks the Father to fill us with the same kind of love that Jesus and the Father have for each other. My question is how do we convey God’s love to other people? How do we explain to them how much God loves us and how His love can heal them?

]]> Lunesta For Sale http://edmontgomery.net/taking-ownership-of-the/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Rochelle King Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:26:25 +0000 http://edmontgomery.net/?p=60#comment-630 DR. MONTGOMERY. I believe in what you are teaching us at the church, I knoiw that the word of God Is the truth and you speak the truth. Ownership is what God spoke into me. You sid what needed to be said on this topic. THE WORD! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHURCH FAMILY…. DR. MONTGOMERY.

I believe in what you are teaching us at the church, I knoiw that the word of God Is the truth and you speak the truth. Ownership is what God spoke into me. You sid what needed to be said on this topic. THE WORD!
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHURCH FAMILY….

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