From the Gospel Station Network and CEO of The Great Passion Play

A leader is committed to helping people be all they can be.

Church on the Hill welcomed Singer, Song Writer, Evangelist James Payne

Mark 10:44

Leadership is a process, NOT an event.

Leadership is all about balance.

We sometimes confuse leadership with entitlement

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45 NIV)

1. The Importance of Us

2. The Importance of Participation

3. The Importance of Attitude

Nick and Lucy Della Valle - Missionaries to America & Storytellers for Christ. They have done three 3,300 mile walks across America for CHRIST. As they walk the road of America, they pray for the people, the crops, the livestock and the land. Most importantly, they share the love of GOD and the grace of JESUS CHRIST.

If your life has been ruined by sin, the Word of God offers you hope to hang on to.

How do I develop hope?

1. Temporary

* Every problem we face is temporary.

* Problems have a way of appearing permanent.

2. Eventually

* Hope doesn't mean that you expect immediately.

* It means that you expect the best eventually.

* "Being optimistic after you've got everything you want doesn't count."

3. Longevity

* The longer you stay in a situation, the stronger your hope will become.

* Our endurance is inspired by hope.

* Our hope is strengthened by our endurance.

* If you take your hope to work, expressed in a commitment to stay through the hard times -- your boss will notice.

* Endure in your responsibilities and endure in your opportunities.

1. Put on the Face of Optimism

2. Look For Others to Come Your Way.

3. You'll have all you need at the right time.

How do we get beyond the level if barely getting by to the next level of victory that God promises for his people.