Cabinet & Center Reports Dr. Leah Hidde-Gregory, Jeff Roper & Rev. Mike Ramsdell

Cabinet Report Dr. Leah Hidde-Gregory

Center for Evangelism, Missions, & Church Growth Rev. Mike Ramsdell

Center for Leadership & Administration Jeff Roper

Leading in anxiety “But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” Isaiah 43:1-3

Leading in anxiety “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27

Leading in anxiety “I have never known more than fifteen minutes of anxiety or fear. Whenever I feel fearful emotions overtaking me, I just close my eyes and thank God that He is still on the throne reigning over everything and I take comfort in His control over the affairs of my life.” John Wesley

Clergy leaders must be the least anxious person in the room Leading in anxiety Clergy leaders must be the least anxious person in the room

Focus on the important

Focus on the important THERE WILL ABSOLUTELY BE NO EULOGY BY A PRIEST OR ANY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

Focus on the important I would like the priest to talk about how we, as Catholics, regard the Eucharist. This is why we don’t miss Mass. Because, if you believe this, how could you stay away?

THE WIG FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Worship Attendance – Turning the corner to growth! -2% +4% -2% +0.1%

More churches growing worship attendance!

Professions of Faith – more work to be done

THE WIG FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE “It is no marvel that the devil does not love field preaching! Neither do I; I love a commodious room, a soft cushion, a handsome pulpit. But where is my zeal if I do not trample all these underfoot in order to save one more soul?” — John Wesley

THE WIG FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world