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Guiding Principles:
1.Transparency, Respect, and Honor with Wisdom.
2.Marriage is ordained by God. It has the highest
value.
Who Can Attend?
1.Pastors, BDA Board Members, and their Spouses**.
2.Voting Members**. Attend anytime, without
invitation.
3.Non-Voting Members**. Attend with invitation by
Pastors.
**No voting. No voice unless called upon.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Who can attend BDA Board Meetings?
Guiding Principles:
1.Four-Eyes Principle. First person counts. Second
person verifies.
2.Trust and Verify.
3.Start and Finish Reconciliation. Do numbers match?
What do you do?
1.Cash/Check in envelope with your name. Always.
Who is Counting?
1.Joanna has the key to the box.
2.Joanna and Nancy are counters.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Financial Controls
ENCOURAGEMENT · 01
"Everything is going to be
alright."
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand.
—Isaiah 41:10
If you’re always available, you have no boundaries.
If you have too many boundaries, you are not available.
Find your Balance: Available
Always Available Not Available
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No Boundaries Too many Boundaries
Paul’s Letters
Apostle Paul wrote 13 letters to churches and individuals
First group is 9 letters to the churches.
Second group is 4 letters to individuals.
The letters are listed in canonical order by length.
Paul’s Letters to the Churches and Individuals
Listed in Canonical Order by Length
LETTERS TO CHURCHES LETTERS TO INDIVIDUALS
Romans 7,111 words 1 Timothy 2,269 words
1 Corinthians 6,830 2 Timothy 1,238
2 Corinthians 4,477 Titus 659
Galatians 2,230 Philemon 335
Ephesians 2,422
Philippians 1,629
Colossians 1,586
1 Thessalonians 1,475
2 Thessalonians 823
Galatians AD 48-49 Philippians AD 60-62
1 Thessalonians AD 50-51 Colossians AD 60-62
2 Thessalonians AD 51-52 Philemon AD 60-62
1 Corinthians AD 54-55 1 Timothy AD 62-64
2 Corinthians AD 55-56 Titus AD 63-65
Romans AD 56-57 2 Timothy AD 66-67
Ephesians AD 60-62
Approximately a span of 17-19 years writing letters
Paul’s Letters to the Churches and Individuals
Listed in Chronological Order
After 1st Missionary Journey
Galatians AD 48-49 Antioch (Syria)
During 2nd Missionary Journey
1 Thessalonians AD 50-51 Corinth
2 Thessalonians AD 51-52 Corinth
During 3rd Missionary Journey
1 Corinthians AD 54-55 Ephesus
2 Corinthians AD 55-56 Philippi or Thessalonica
Romans AD 56-57 Corinth
Paul’s Letters to the Churches and Individuals
Listed in Chronological Order
Paul’s first Roman imprisonment
Ephesians AD 60-62 Rome (prison)
Philippians AD 60-62 Rome (prison)
Colossians AD 60-62 Rome (prison)
Philemon AD 60-62 Rome (prison)
After Paul’s release from Roman imprisonment
1 Timothy AD 62-64 Region of Macedonia
Titus AD 63-65 Ephesus or Nicopolis
2 Timothy AD 66-67 Rome (prison)
Paul’s Letters to the Churches and Individuals
Listed in Chronological Order
Galatians 1:1 NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any
group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ
himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.
I’m an apostle appointed by Jesus Christ himself.
Strong. Confident. Authoritative.
How does Paul describe himself?
1 Corinthians 15:9 NLT
9 For I am the least of all the apostles. In fact, I’m not even worthy to
be called an apostle after the way I persecuted God’s church.
5-7 years later. He’s less bold.
Still an Apostle, but the LEAST of all the Apostles.
How does Paul describe himself?
Ephesians 3:8 NLT
8 Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously
gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless
treasures available to them in Christ.
5-7 years later. He’s not comparing himself to other Apostles. He’s
comparing himself to all believers.
And he’s the least of them.
How does Paul describe himself?
1 Timothy 1:15 NLT
15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of
them all.
Near the end of his life.
He’s no longer comparing himself to Apostles or Believers.
He’s comparing himself to sinners, and he’s the worst sinner.
How does Paul describe himself?
1 Peter 5:6 NLT
6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the
right time he will lift you up in honor.
Philippians 2:3-4 NLT
3Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of
others as better than yourselves.
4Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in
others, too.
Numbers 12:3 NLT
3 Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other
person on earth.
God’s favor on your life requires deep humility.
Colossians 3:12 NLT
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must
clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience.
Do your friends describe you with these 5 words?
Tender Mercy
Kindness
Humility
Gentleness
Patience
Easy to say you are humble.
Scripture says you should be humble.
But, are you pretending to be humble?
Only you know the answer.
Take 5 minutes for self-reflection.
How do you describe yourself?
