Randy’s September 2009 Update “There is no deep knowing of God without a deep knowing of self and no deep knowing of self without a deep knowing of God.” – John Calvin “A humble self knowledge is a surer way to God than a search after deep learning.” – Thomas a Kempis “Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee.” - Augustine Free Assessments: This month’s update is designed to point you toward some free assessments … [Read more...]
Melanie in OK
Randy’s August 2009 Update God Opens Doors: When I first stepped out of my comfort zone into this Legacy Shepherding ministry adventure, I had no idea what doors God would open. All I knew was that I had to step out. I felt confident that God would do something amazing. Not because I’m “all that”, but because I sensed God wanted to do something beautiful, something he’d been preparing me for my whole life, and God can do anything … [Read more...]
Eric’s Discovery
Randy’s July 2009 Update Eric's Story: “In the past six months, I moved from the role of associate pastor to interim senior pastor. I am currently a candidate to become the permanent senior pastor of the church I serve. “Though we’ve been presented with a series of unique challenges, I’ve found a great deal of joy in my role. “I attribute this to time spent on an inner journey over the past couple years. What might have produced … [Read more...]
Justin the Nomad
Randy’s June 2009 Update Where In The World Is Justin? Justin Vorel, age 28, considers himself a nomad. He spent two years in Afghanistan. Two years in Taiwan. And he spent a year riding his bicycle from Oklahoma to the southern tip of Chile (approximately 12,000 miles). My butt hurts just thinking about it! Then he ventured to cold and snowy Chicago, where … [Read more...]
Prague Trip with 20somethings
Randy’s May 2009 Update Prague, The Czech Republic The Prague mission trip went well. It's probably best to tell through pictures. Prague is beautiful. And...the Czech Republic has one of the least religious populations in all of Europe. During the 40 years of Communist rule, religion was virtually outlawed, and churchgoing was strongly discouraged. Today, the majority of Czechs classify themselves … [Read more...]
Book Recommendations
Randy’s April 2009 Update Book Recommendations: This month, I’m adding to my book recommendations list (for those of you who are reading along). If I could only pick four books (outside of the Bible) for people to read, currently these would be the four I’d recommend: The Gift of Being Yourself - David Benner This book is a great way to begin on a deeper journey of discovering God and yourself in more experiential and … [Read more...]
Brian’s Coming Alive!
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s March Update “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Gil Bailie Brian Steck has been coming alive in many ways, including in his heart. Brian is a 24-year-old leader of a 20something missional community and a small group of men. We’ve been meeting for just over a year. … [Read more...]
The Transformational Triangle
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s February Update This month I thought I’d share an illustration with you that I share with most of the people I meet with. I’ve found it to be a helpful tool in listening to what God is doing in my life (and in the lives of others), so I may better partner with Him in the transformation He is doing inside of me (and inside of them). It’s called “The Transformational Triangle Illustration.” It’s … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Freedom From Fear
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s December 2008 Update “I don’t want to wear someone else’s despair.” – Ashley Judd, on worldwide slavery “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in an ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Theresa Kelly Peacock has a growing passion for social justice, especially in righting the wrongs in the area of sex … [Read more...]
Mike is passing it on!
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – November 2008 “It’s all about love,” was one of my mentor Sheryl Fleisher’s favorite sayings. Life is ultimately about love – learning how to give and receive love (in relationship with God, others, and ourselves) to ever-deepening degrees, in every hidden layer of our being. As we grow in love, we live more fulfilled lives. As we grow in love, we become more powerful change agents in the … [Read more...]
Scotty in Africa
This month’s Update is a brief snapshot into one of the young leaders we are investing in. For me, hearing people’s stories can be powerful. I hope you will feel as inspired as I did. Scotty is 24 years old. He is currently in Africa on a two-month mission trip, helping develop a school and humanitarian efforts in that country. Here are a couple of updates from Scotty: “Around 5pm every day after work we meet up with all of the neighbor … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions – 2008
Legacy Shepherding Ministries, Inc. – Randy’s September 2008 Update On an annual basis, I like to use one newsletter to answer some questions I get asked about the ministry work I’m doing. Here are some of the more Frequently Asked Questions: How many people do you shepherd/disciple/mentor/develop? I regularly meet one-on-one with between 25-30 next-generation … [Read more...]