S6.E6 - Staying Humble

What’s Going On? | The Backstory with Pastor Daniel

We are back with Episode 6 of Leadership Lessons. Pastor Daniel explains all the things that have been happening in his life and ministry, Big changes. God has called him to a new lead pastor position. You will hear the whole amazing story of God’s hand working behind the scenes. 

Leadership Lesson | God is Doing a New Thing with Jason Sanchez

Jason Sanchez shares the story of how God worked to build The House of Blessing, a non-profit ministry in Bachiniva, Mexico from its beginning 12 years ago as a children’s home to today, as a Christian school for kids from kindergarten to high school. God has revealed Himself through His word to be the source of it all. It is God doing the work. You can learn more about HOB at thehouseofblessing.org or email Jason directly: jason@thehouseofblessing.org

One Piece of Advice | with Brian Brookins 

Brian Brookins from Riverside Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL shares timely advice. God establishes you if God calls you. You can reach Brian through the Riverside Church website at 954church.com. 

PATREON Interview Excerpt | Benefits of Community with Brian Brookins

What is the role of community in spiritual development? “It’s beautiful.”You can reach Brian through the Riverside Church website at 954church.com. Full interview available on our Patreon page ➡️ patreon.com/user?u=82297914

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S3.E6 - The Way God Works

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 6 - The Way God Works

Jason Sanchez, Director of House of Blessing Orphanage in Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico shares the story of how God called his family to this ministry seven years ago. They went by faith in obedience to the Lord, not knowing much else at the time. Philippians 4:6-7 has become a life verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Taking encouragement from Paul’s somewhat bumpy journey described in Acts 16, Jason talks about the way God works through life’s rollercoaster experiences in ministry. You can read more about Jason and this ministry online at www.thehouseofblessing.org

QUOTES:

“Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything.” -Jason Sanchez

“When God calls us to places, hopefully we can be a disturbance, in a good way, because God is doing something through us.” -Jason Sanchez

“There have been times in Mexico when I thought I had made the worst mistake of my life. That is the time when we need to be worshipping and praying.” -Jason Sanchez

“Even though we think God may have forsaken us, God is using those pits and valleys to mold us and shape us.” -Jason Sanchez

‘What seemed to be game-changing, life-ending, painful difficulty was only one more step to a greater and better thing that God had done.” -Jason Sanchez

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

God Will Direct Your Path by Chuck Lind | Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

RECOMMENDED BOOK OF THE MONTH: On Being A Servant of God by Warren Wiersbe

LINKS:

The House of Blessing Orphanage: https://www.thehouseofblessing.org

The House of Blessing Golf Tournament | May 16: https://www.hobgolf.org

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

Refresh Conference 2018 | Session 2 - Jason Sanchez

Season II is coming Monday, March 4 with all new episodes!!! But we didn’t want to wait to give you some great content until then so we are releasing the teaching sessions of the Refresh Conference we hosted back in November, 2018.

The Refresh Conference is an event designed to ENCOURAGE and EQUIP the servants of Jesus in the local church in our community.

This year's theme was: GOD IS. We looked closely at God’s goodness and character with guest speakers Pastor David Guzik and Orphanage director Jason Sanchez.

This is session 2 with Jason Sanchez.

S1.E24 - Spiritual Warfare

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Season 1 Episode 24 - Spiritual Warfare

It’s the final episode of EE Leaders Season 1! (Don’t worry, Season 2 is coming up.) It’s been a great first season, and as Pastor Daniel says, “It’s all been by God’s grace.” If you haven’t heard all the episodes, they are available now to watch or listen to and share with your friends in ministry (see link below). In this episode, Pastor Daniel talks in depth with his dad, Pastor Joe Williams, Calvary Chapel of Tacoma (Washington) about spiritual warfare, what it is and how it affects the daily life of every Christian on earth. What does the Bible say about demonic activity? Every person who lives for God is going to face opposition. But Satan is a defeated foe. God has given us the tools to fight to defeat him. As Christians, we need to learn to use the weapons of spiritual warfare that God has given us. Knowing the word of God, spending time in prayer with Him, and gathering together with other believers to stand united against the enemy. Pastor Joe gives us a great encouragement to walk in the power of the name of Jesus Christ. You’ll be blessed!

In this week’s One Piece of Advice, Jason Sanchez, Director of House of Blessing Orphanage in Bachiniva, Mexico shares his advice about the importance of humility.

One Piece of Advice | Humility

Jason Sanchez, Director of House of Blessing, Bachiniva, Mexico, shares his advice to stay humble. “Humility is crucial for leaders and pastors because it is our human nature, especially in a position of leadership and power where people look up to you…to naturally, in our flesh, let that puff us up.” We end up thinking we’re something we’re not and somehow we reach a status where we’re not so reliant on the Lord. James 4:10 instructs us: Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. This is the great lesson the Lord taught Jason when he and his wife moved from Washington to Mexico to start an orphanage. The move put him in an unfamiliar position of receiving praise and applause not only from believers but especially from unbelievers in the local communities. “Directing an orphanage, working with orphans, draws the attention and admiration of everyone—the affirmation from unbelievers put me in a scary spot. That’s when the Lord brought it to my attention, to stay humble.” Jason talks about how you can do that.  “Put checks and balances in your life where you can humble yourself. Sweep a floor. Take the trash out. Keep it in the forefront of your mind.” You can follow Jason at thehouseofblessing.org

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Quotes:

“The devil is real…Whatever you do for the kingdom of God, he is going to try to stop you.” -Joe Williams

“Wherever the gospel is preached, there’s always been opposition. You will have opposition.” -Joe Williams

“Spiritual warfare began when you became a Christian.” -Joe Williams

“God has given us the tools to defeat the enemy.” -Joe Williams

“Don’t walk in fear of the devil. Fight spiritual warfare in the power of the Spirit and the word of God.” -Joe Williams

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Links:

Links: Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S1.E9 - Being Flexible

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Season 1: Episode 9 - Being Flexible

It’s no surprise to any of us. Things don’t always go as we planned. And so we have to be flexible. In this week’s episode, Pastor Daniel talks with his good friend Jason Sanchez, Director of House of Blessing Orphanage in Bachiniva, Mexico—a man well acquainted with the need to be flexible. Jason and his wife Jackie moved with their daughter Ayantu to Bachiniva in 2012 to start an orphanage, House of Blessing, where they are co-directors, along with a staff of four and interns and volunteers who serve short-term. They currently have 15 children in the orphanage, 5 boys and 10 girls, ranging in age from 3 to 16 years. How has he seen his plans not go according to plan in his ministry there? “My plans never go according to plan, especially in Mexico…Even now, five years later, it is still hard to get used to.” So how did being flexible work with that, how did you deal with it? Jason describes the process of first trying to fix it, to change the way it was and seeing his efforts prove to be futile, then crying out to God for help in getting done what God had clearly called them to do. Most of us know Proverbs 16:9: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. We can quote it, but then when it actually happens that our plans don’t work out, we don’t like dealing with it. But you have to be flexible. God is the one in control. Where does planning fit in being flexible? Looking to Jesus as our example, we see that He knew where He was going, He was headed in a certain direction, but He stopped for people and gave them His time and attention, even when it was difficult or inconvenient. Jesus dealt with interruptions and distractions as opportunities to fulfill the Father’s plan. We need to know that God has the final say. And work on not stressing out when things don’t go the way you planned. …do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6) Some final words of encouragement from Jason: If you really want to grow in this area of flexibility, look for an opportunity for a cross-cultural experience. Go on a missions trip. You can reach Jason at thehouseofblessing.org on FB as Bachiniva Orphanage. This week’s One Piece of Advice fits right in with this idea of learning to handle stress—don’t freak out. God is in control.

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One Piece of Advice | Don’t Freak Out

Pastor Adam Parsons, Orlando, shares his advice on not freaking out when you experience what the Bible calls tribulations. “Things going wrong? That’s like my field; that’s what I can talk about!” Jesus has told us not to worry about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34). And in Romans 5:3, Paul encourages us to actually exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance. We are meant to rejoice in our sufferings. “It is just the reality of life. Suffering is not the result of God being angry with us or God pushing us away. Try to think about suffering in another light. “We think of God working through us in ministry. God wants to work in us through ministry." Pastor Adam gives us 4 Ps to help us remember what to do when we’re tempted to freak out in suffering: Pray: Talk to God about what is going on. Preach to yourself: Remind yourself what God has said in His word about suffering. Press forward: Trust in the sovereignty of God. “Anything that has come into my life or your life, God has a unique purpose for.” And finally, Promise: Remember that God has promised to bless us when we are faithful. We can count on Him.

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Coming up…Refresh Conference | Hosted by Redemption Church

November 9 & 10, 2018 | Veteran’s Day Weekend

Cost: $50 includes lunch on Saturday

Guest Speakers: Pastor David Guzik (enduringword.com) & Jason Sanchez (thehouseofblessing.org)

Register: www.redemptiondb.com/conference

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Quotes: 

“God, if we’re really going to live down here and do this, then you’ve got to change me, personally, in how to adapt to this. Because it was very hard and very, very frustrating.” -Jason Sanchez

“In America, we go, go, go. We do, do, do. Maybe it’s planning your schedule to allow for some flex time.” -Jason Sanchez

“Pray: ‘God, give me the spirit of flexibility.’ Pray for openness. ‘Lord, I literally want my plan to go according to your way.’” -Jason Sanchez

“We think of God working through us in ministry. God wants to work in us through ministry." -Adam Parsons

“Anything that has come into my life or your life, God has a unique purpose for.” -Adam Parsons

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Links:

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

Refresh Conference: www.redemptiondb.com/conference