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Old Boys Clubs

Steve Penny — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:40:20 +0000

I had the honour of playing on one of Brisbanes elite golf courses the other day. I had to play with a member as it is a very private course.
Tell you what I noticed.
A. It is very hard to get into the club and also very expensive. A two year waiting list.
B. You can’t get in unless a number of members recommend you.
C. Clergy are given special rates and have no waiting time.
D. The facilities were quite run down and showing their age.
E. There were no paths to follow and so we had to rely on local knowledge and traditions.
F. The coffee shop was closed and a volunteer lady was manning the upstairs bar and could only provide hot water for a cup of tea.
G. The one thing they did have was a heavenly view which seemed to help the members overlook all the other realities.
Sounds like some churches I know.
We must make sure that we stay connected to the now generation and be inclusive of all people.
A view of heaven is not sufficient to get people into the Kingsom of God – we have to bring heaven to earth and help people play the course well – called the journey of life.

Women in Leadership

Steve Penny — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:47:19 +0000

I want to confess that I have caught a fresh revelation of how awesome women are as leaders and are a huge resource for the Church.
Let me suggest some reasons:
1. Women easily catch the cause
2. Women are better team players
3. Women have less ambition than men – but not less vision.
4. Women are better with details
5. Women are more protective of their leaders
6. Women are usually more generous
7. Women have better people skills
8. Women are spiritually more discerning
9. Women are far better at multi-tasking
10. Women are better communicators and share their feelings more openly.
11. Women have more inate strength and take less time off.
12. Women lead more people to Christ
Women make up well over 50% of the church but under 20% of it’s leadership.
I personally don’t think it is either male or female when it comes to leadership – but both working together with mutual respect and honour.
Males are often great visionary leaders whereas women are often great collective and gathering leaders.
Together we make a great team.
SJP

FAREWELL MICHAEL JACKSON

Steve Penny — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:51:21 +0000

Sadly the world has lost one of its truly great POP stars.

The legacy left by Michael Jackson’s music is immense and appreciated by millions worldwide.

Jackson made moves that have now become mainstream in so many music stars routines.

His music helped shape a generation who now mourn his loss with genuine heartfelt sorrow.

IT IS THE PROPER time right now for the world to honour one of the truly creative legends of our current era.

NOW IS NOT the time to delve into Jackson’s dark side which has been widely published across the world’s media for years.

NOW IS NOT the time to look for smoking guns in the cause and process of the stars death.

NOW IS NOT the time to unearth hidden rumours and stories of a life not perfectly lived.

IT IS THE PROPER TIME to mourn with the family and feel the pain of the passing of another human being into the forever realm.

IT NOW BECOMES GOD’S TIME to judge and reward accordingly, irrespective of the world’s view and response to Michael Jackson’s life.

IT NOW ALL BECOMES CLEAR to Michael Jackson.

We are created for eternity with God and the way into Heaven is through believing in Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour.

MY PRAYER for many years has been that Michael Jackson would find Christ as His saviour and friend, and if so, will now be welcomed into God’s amazing heaven with open and loving arms.

NO ONE WILL know what took place in the last hours of Jackson’s life – only God.

IN THE MEAN time let’s continue to pray for the living – the family members and fans – that they may be comforted in this time of loss, and turn to a God who loves them completely, and who wants them to spend eternity with Him in heaven forever.

Farewell Michael Jackson.

Steve Penny

HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE

Steve Penny — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:06:55 +0000

HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS A GIFT FROM GOD

A. They ACCEPT it – with all its difficulties and challenges

B. They ADAPT to it – rather than complain and become a victim

C. They ADJUST to it – Hoping for better things in the future

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS A SERIES OF OPPORTUNITIES
1. They maintain a positive outlook on life
2. They look for the good in others and in life
3. They live expecting another good opportunity

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE THROUGH MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
1. They believe they achieve their best in cooperation with others
2. They are considerate and respectful of others
3. They live to bring the best out in others

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE WITH DIRECTION AND PURPOSE
1. They know their primary objective and purpose in life
2. They know where they are going and set goals to get there
3. They know how to overcome obstacles and disappointments

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS A LEARNING CURVE
1. They see continual learning as a joy not a job
2. They are continually attempting new things
3. They are committed to continue growing and increasing

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS A CALL TO ACTION
1. They love to work hard to get things done
2. They use their time wisely to achieve their goals
3. They do not allow themselves the luxury of defeat

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS A CHARACTER SHAPING SCHOOL
1. They know the value of integrity and maintain high standards in their personal conduct
2. They know the value of a good name and prize it above reputation
3. They place humility above honour and position

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE SOMETHING FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
1. They easily commit to magnificent causes
2. They make commitments and follow through on them
3. They inspire others to join the cause with them

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE VIEW LIFE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE
1. They never allow contentment to become a selfish word
2. They believe there is more than enough of everything for everyone
3. They want more
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LIFE CONFERENCE NZ

Steve Penny — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:37:53 +0000

The LIFE conference in Auckland NZ commenced tonight with Chris Caine as guest speaker. Paul & Marie DeJong are the Senior Pastors of LIFE which is an awesome church spread across five locations in and around Auckland. Their conference is growing every year and is now one of the most significant Christian events in NZ. I consider it a great honour to be able to join with the LIFE team for this years conference.

Hey please join me in prayer for a few things.

A. Steve Kennedy as he ministers across the United Kingdom.

B. Pastor Alun Davies daughter Karen, who is still very ill with a mystery brain illness.

C. For Japan as we watch and wait to see what God is doing in this great nation. I think I will have to go there soon to connect and see what God is doing.

D. For the Hillsong Conference coming up in just over seven weeks time. An awesome God occasion.

E. For all the valiant people who have embarked on our 70 days to excel. Keep stretching for the prize.

F. For our friends James and Sam MacPherson who are now Senior Pastors of the Calvary Church in Townsville. They are seeing amazing things happen so pray the momentum will continue to increase.

MIXING WITH GREAT PEOPLE

Steve Penny — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:16:35 +0000

I had the privilege of speaking on Tuesday at the Hillsong Staff Camp in the Blue Mountains. It was an awesome experience and I have returned to KINGS so inspired from seeing a team of 400 staff in love & unity together. I felt as though I had been planted amongst greatness. And yet there is such a humility amongst the team and a recognition that God has graced them to have influence and to be a blessing to the global church.

I have a few observations from my short visit with them.

1. There is a definite sense of passion and expectation for the future.

2. There is a willingness to go forward and change to keep growing in God.

3. There is a culture of honour among them that causes all to rise to greater levels of effectiveness and influence.

4. There is a willingness to follow and support Godly leadership – and to stand as one man together.

Something awesome is happening at Hillsong and just I think this years Hillsong Conference will be the best we have ever experienced.

VOLUNTEERS ARE VALUABLE

Steve Penny — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:50:11 +0000

This coming week in Australia is Volunteers Week when we honour those who serve in our communities. Australia has such a strong volunteer spirit which I guess comes from our Aussie spirit of mateship. We have masses of volunteers who make so many of the great events run smoothly, and who assist with people management in so many organisations, and who also shoulder the load of caring for those less fortunate in our world. Without these amazing people our Governments would be broke, our hospitals would be sterile institutions without a caring soul, and our schools would be unable to operate on present budgets. We certainly need our volunteers to stay committed to the cause.

Truth be known, many of these wonderful volunteers are actually people who have been helped and inspired in the local churches across our land, and who then give up so much to make life better for the people who make up their world. It’s what Jesus told us to do. To love our neighbor as ourself. So don’t forget to honor those amazing people we call volunteers.