Maintaining a Mobile Ministry Mindset

Mobile Ministry Mindset

I Enjoyed the Variety of 13 Beds in 28 Days

April 11, 2007 I left my bed in Springfield, Illinois

April 11-12, 2007 I Spoke at the Dad’s Conference on “How To Go From Zero to Hero”

The meal times were as exciting as the sessions. God’s Spirit directed our coming and our going as we willingly allowed Him access into our each area of our lives.

Ken Pierpont enjoys the conference sessions with his sons. Many fathers brought their older sons to experience the power of men meeting together with God. This must be why God set up a system of gathering the men together on a regular basis throughout the Jewish year for men to be renewed in the worship of God and in their love for one another.

Bill Gothard taught on the history of the House of God going back to Genesis when Jacob experienced God at Beth El. The men experienced the power of being in one accord and enjoyed the presence of the Lord during our worship.

April 13-14 I Spoke at the MACHE (Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators) Conference

I was given the privilege of sharing three messages at the conference. It was a true joy to see all the men attending with their wives. The three messages I shared were chosen by Mrs. Watkins, an organizer of the conference. I started in a room of around 500 and it became standing room only, then they moved me into the grand ballroom of what I’m guessing was over 1,000 and it was standing room only. The next day I shared a message on Courageous Conversations to a crowd of around 2,500. I asked Mrs. Watkins her thoughts on why there was such an interest in the homeschool community on messages such as those I spoke on? She shared with me that people have focused on academics and have realized that their relationships are suffering due to a lack of balance.

My three messages were:

Becoming Somebody or Containing SomeOne? Three Things We Cannot Fail To Do As Parents Or All Our Efforts Will Be Rendered Inconsequential
Fruits of a Balanced Early Education Devleoping Four Types of Intelligence
Courageous Conversations Resolving Your Most Pressing Issues while Energizing Your Greatest Relationships”

I spoke on behalf of Noble Call Institute but enjoyed working in the Advanced Training Institute Booth explaining the joy of raising up Ambassadors for Christ. ATI is an organization that helps fathers disciple their families by using Wisdom Books which expound on the Sermon on the Mount. All learning is based around the Bible and the character of Jesus Christ. The vision of ATI is to build the foundations of many Godly generations by turning the hearts of fathers to the children and children to their fathers in order to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

April 15 I Spoke at Church with Pastor Watkins and his Family

It was a joy to equip families in the skill of having a courageous conversation. We focused on making sure your content was in agreement with your intent so you will experience fulfillment. The three elements of content and the associated importance on clarifying intent are:

Words 7%
Tone 39%
Non-verbals 54%

April 16 Arrived at the South Campus of the Indianapolis Training Center

Our children get to experience a guerilla education opportunity. They learn about he fine art of milking goats and caring for their offspring. Josiah got the chance to work with Kim Whitten in the wood shop making bunk beds for the Institute in Basic Life Principles. Each child was able to participate in the life of the Shipley family who has graciously watched over our flock twice now when Anne and I have travelled for an extended period of time. Our great joy is to know that Mr. Shipley will lead them in morning devotions each morning keeping them focused on the main thing, Jesus. Mrs. Shipley works hard to keep them focused on homework in the morning and then they get to do the wonderful chores unique to a training center.

April 17-18 Anne and I stayed at Dan and Kathryn Pinkerton’s home

Dan taught me how to take my family devotions up a notch. He currently is having his family listen to a KJV Dramatized version of the Bible on tape and going following along as they go through the Bible in a year. He then reads a page from the Daily Success E-mails he receives on the 49 commands of Christ, and finishes up with a short reading about character from the Power of True Success book that describes the 49 character qualities of Christ. They have incorporated many wonderful scripture songs that they intermingle into their devotions.

April 19-21 Anne and I spoke at the Noble Partners Marriage Conference in Post Falls, ID

This conference was unique in the number of couples who were separated, contemplating separation or ready for divorce. We were amazed at God’s intervention that was due to the intercessors who volunteer to pray for those who attend the conferences. We introduced some new content that seemed a little disorganized and yet God moved in spite of our weaknesses. You can see more testimonies under the weblog entitled “Transforming into a Noble Partner”

April 22 We Returned to the Pinkerton’s

April 23 Trained Coaches at the Courageous Conversation Coach Training

This is becoming a favorite training workshop. One husband wrote, “The time was extremely valuable and to the point. You have really given me the tools to acccomplish what I’ve been spinning my wheels on for a long time – hearing one another’s heart. We are excited about the living this out in our own family and shariing this with other couples and families we minister to as well.”

April 24 We arrive back home to a Welcoming Party

April 24 Back Home for a Few Days

My brother sold my van for me so we had to quicly purchase a new van. I decided to finally purchase a trailer so we would have more room in the van. This also provides a back seat for me to lay down when we do all night drives and Anne relieves me during the hourse of 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Josiah got to come with me to pick out a trailer, our goal was to find what we needed and get the best quality for the best price. He learned about researching the best quality, and negotiating for a fair price. Josiah was in on every part of the process.

Josiah went with me to purchase the things we needed to outfit the trailer for our customized needs, like a hanging clothes bar.

We Enjoy our Noble Family Fellowship

The men at Noble Family Fellowship are a great support to my family. We hold each other accountable in our relationships with our wives and families and with God. Many of us meet on Monday mornings in my upper room which is above my garage for discipleship. Eddie King and his wife Diana have been a great joy to our fellowship this past year, he has taken over much of the teaching on Sundays with each of us adding a word of wisdom or a spiritual song. One of the conditions for joing Noble Family Fellowship is that a couple gives one another the freedom to call another couple of their choice to help them work through the stages of nobility in marriage. We also ask every man to lead his family in communion on a weekly basis during the fellowship time. Our men are growing mighty in the scriptures, fervent in spirit, and noble in character.

April 30 Stop in Springfield, MO. to Visit Our Mentors

Ginny and Alec Wade mentored us as a young couple and taught us how to turn our home into a ministry center. They now live in Springfield, MO. and have purchased the Finley River Ranch. They have started a 501C3 organization for the purpose of helping leaders be restored, renewed, and equipped. They are a true source of refreshing to our family.

May 2 The ATI Big Sandy Conference

Josiah enjoyed his days in the Alert Cadet program that is designed to teach character and life skills. It is a great joy to see Josiah becoming a man and getting the opportunity to try new things each year as he goes through this unique training.

Gary Smalley shared two wonderful messages about transforming scripture into beliefs by meditating daily on key passages of God’s Word. Bill and Gary pray together for the opportunity to spread this message of gaining success God’s way.

The little children learned new skills in the camp ground each night as families would enjoy a special fellowship at one another’s camp sites.

May 5 We visit the Wades for some more horseback riding lessons and gun safety training

The children enjoyed watching the saddle bred horse of John Whalen, who is a well known trainer throughout the U.S. He gave them lessons one evening from 10:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. and again in the morning. They truly enjoyed and appreciated the expertise of a true horse trainer.

Josiah and Emily got the chance to learn gun safety from Alec who is a fire-arms specialist. Alec is now retired from the F.B.I. and enjoys training children in the art and skill of fire-arms. They were able to hit the mark after taking the time to learn the basics.

May 7 Arrive Home Safely

Posted by Chris Hogan on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 22:18 PM