http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:48:41 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Jacksonville Chapel http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/kings-cross-and-rediscovering-jesus/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/kings-cross-and-rediscovering-jesus/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:48:41 GMT As many of you know we are in the middle of a wonderful series we are calling Rediscover Jesus, a time where we are asking the congregation to immerse themselves in the Gospels of Christ, and rediscover who Jesus is and what He means for our ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/halloween-to-trick-or-treat-or-to-not-trick-or-treat/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/halloween-to-trick-or-treat-or-to-not-trick-or-treat/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:18:59 GMT I have a friend who is the pastor at a very progressive in Fort Worth. He wrote the following letter to his people, and I thought I would share it in its entirety here. (The name of the Church is: The City)   “I am no ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/dont-judge-too-quickly/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/dont-judge-too-quickly/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:08:50 GMT As part of the Sermon on the Mount series, we discussed judging this past Sunday, and I think small groups could use a little levit... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/was-paul-wealthy/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/was-paul-wealthy/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:39:34 GMT Would you change your opinion if you knew that Paul is a wealthy man? This last week the sermon covered Matthew 6:19 through 24, which talks about the heart of giving and our attitude towards money. I think in United States we get trapped ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/family--small-group-identity/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/family--small-group-identity/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:55:13 GMT One of my major focuses this year is challenging the small group leaders to think about our identity in Christ and how that identity impacts the small group they lead. The three major identities I see in a small group is being a learner, being a ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/identity/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/identity/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:36:57 GMT I said in an earlier blog that the Vision Summit was incredible, and I am still looking back on that event with a smile on my face. At the Summit, we spoke about our identity in Christ and how it affects our groups and our lives. Here is our ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/on-the-hearts-of-leaders/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/on-the-hearts-of-leaders/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:51:26 GMT This past weekend I have the privilege of spending time with some incredible people who are very dedicated and faithful to the small group ministry at Jacksonville Chapel.  The Vision Summit was awesome. The energy was electrifying. I can ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/studying-matthew-jesus-as-king/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/studying-matthew-jesus-as-king/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:30:58 GMT I have been studying Matthew recently in preparation for the Sermon on the Mount series (Common Ground begins Sept 18th) and an upcoming sermon where I go over chapter 4:17-23. It struck me how much Matthew is attempting to reveal Jesus as king ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-you-are-missing-if-you-are-not-doing-online-training/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-you-are-missing-if-you-are-not-doing-online-training/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:33:39 GMT For about two months now we have been providing online training for our small group leaders, which means over 150 people were invited to participate in this incredible tool. We have targeted all 4 people in the small group that hold a role, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/10th-anniversary-of-9-11/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/10th-anniversary-of-9-11/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:50:10 GMT It a beautiful day, in the 70s and I am sitting in the office reading about tragedy, despair, and oppression. (We are going through the book of Judges as a sermon series). But it reminds me, even as I sit in comfort and lack any outward or ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/online-training/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/online-training/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:41:04 GMT I know you are busy.  In fact, most of the small group leaders are drowning in over commitment and demanding expectations. I also know you have a heart to see people look like Christ. You committed to being part of this ministry, the Loving ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/june-12th--care-meeting/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/june-12th--care-meeting/ Tue, 24 May 2011 13:55:42 GMT Dear Small Group Leader,  As the Lord continues to grow and stretch Jacksonville Chapel, and as we continue to engage with the communities around us, we recognize that the Care Ministry plays an integral role in living out the gospel ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/road-blocks-to-faith/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/road-blocks-to-faith/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:29:59 GMT This weekend, we begin a series on Road Blocks to Faith, where we will cover controversial topics like, Hell, Exclusivity, Suffering, and the Bible.  We begin with the Bible and one of the frequent questions I get is about how we got the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/perfect-timing/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/perfect-timing/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:38:35 GMT There are so many God size collisions going on, I just have to share. This weekend, we begin a group called Community Impact talking about what it means to go into the community as a people of faith. How do we take our love for Jesus, and for ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-9/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-9/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:18:38 GMT I said this in an earlier blog, but let me reiterate that if you are impacted by something WRITE IT DOWN. I want to tell you about one of the women who really impacted me in Colombia. Her name is Santy Medina, and she was amazing.  Even ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-8/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-8/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:34:09 GMT Well, I have not written about Colombia or anything else in a long while. I am sorry about that because I have wanted to finish the stories that impacted me on this short-term mission trip, but before I dive back into the people I met and what ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/service-training-this-sunday/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/service-training-this-sunday/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:50:32 GMT This Sunday at 9 am, 10:15 am, and 11:30 am in room 113, we will be leading a discussion on how to make an impact in the community with all small group leaders and the service coordinater from each group.  Paul Rittinger ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-7/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-7/ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:32:58 GMT On the heels of the awkward situation I described I blog #6, we moved on down the street.  We knocked on another door and allowed the nationals to share with a lady who was nursing and Omar and I went down the street to a house selling ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-6/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-6/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:06:39 GMT I hate it when missionaries, pastors, evangelists, etc... only share their successes, so let me tell you of a really awkward moment that never resolved itself.After we left Wendy (see blog #4), we walked around the corner and found a woman ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-5/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-5/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:03:34 GMT Let this be a lesson to all, when you have something significant to say, write it down quickly or the details will get jumbled in your mind.  So I want to relate a story that is significant to me but some of the details are difficult too ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-4/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-4/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:57:10 GMT I want to introduce you to Wendy.  Wendy was one of many highlights from my trip in Colombia because of her joy in a difficult situation.  This was one of the first people we met in a new barrio. This neighborhood was a little ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-3/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-3/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:39:58 GMT I'm at the point where I can finally share some actual stories about Columbia.  Columbia was an exciting trip and I really appreciated not only the people that I went with from Jacksonville Chapel but I also appreciated the people that I ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-2/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-2/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:03:03 GMT I want to continue to share my insights from Colombia and tell you what God has been teaching me. In the next couple of posts, I want to dive deeper into specific stories from the “field” and how God worked through the team.  ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-1/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/colombia-stm-1/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:26:45 GMT Blog #1 I am reminded how good intentions and sincerity of desire actually add up to nothing.  I returned from Colombia over three weeks ago with the honest intention and sincere belief that I would spend the next week writing my blog as a ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yuen-3/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yuen-3/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:32:07 GMT Dying Rooms Scripture Reading: John 1:12, Ephesians 1:5   In 1996 a group of filmmakers entered China posing as American orphanage workers and what they exposed was the horrific practices that were done in the orphanages there.  ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/success-and-health/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/success-and-health/ Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:14:17 GMT Someone sent me an email asking how do they know if their small group is successful, so I thought I would share my repsonse with everyone. I hope you find it helpful in keeping your group growing in health. To answer your question, let me first ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yuen-2/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yuen-2/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:30:13 GMT The Greener Lawn Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:17-40  You’ve heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side”, right?  Well, there’s plenty of reality to that.  In fact, have you ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yeun/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/guest-blogger-dave-yeun/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:57:22 GMT The Crueler Master Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20  According to a Focus on the Family poll from October 2003, “47% percent of families said pornography is a problem in their home”.  Nowadays, with the internet ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/grace-/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/grace-/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:48:03 GMT What I have been thinking about A LOT lately is grace and highly religious areas.  Religious areas that have heard the name of Jesus before but may believe that salvation is beliefs plus works.  They have wrongly assumed that being a ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/heart-examine/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/heart-examine/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:08:58 GMT I hope you have been enjoying the idol of the heart series.  I know I have and it’s led to some very interesting and thought provoking conversations.  It’s also fascinating to see God’s hand in so many different ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/success-game/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/success-game/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:42:27 GMT This comes from one of our newer small group leaders, Bill Stone, try it out!  The SUCCESS GAME Prep             16 Envelopes (1 per each group member)  &nbsp... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-is-an-idol/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-is-an-idol/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:31:03 GMT I hope you are enjoying the Common Ground Idols of the Heart Series.  I find myself discussing the issue of idols over and over again in a variety of conversations.  Obviously, most conversations stem from my small group discussions, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sermon-based-questions/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sermon-based-questions/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:34:01 GMT I gleaned this blog post from several different locations, but leaned heaviest on North Coast and Larry Osborne.  I would love to hear your thoughts on SBQs, but most interesting to me would be how many sermon based questions you actually ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/thank-you-devotional-writers/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/thank-you-devotional-writers/ Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:42:05 GMT Thank You! We hope you are enjoying the devotionals as part of your Common Ground experience.  There was a lot of hard work, preparation and perspiration put in behind the scenes to make this happen and our hope is that they are being used ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/small-group-sign-up/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/small-group-sign-up/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:45:19 GMT ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/obligation/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/obligation/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:59:04 GMT This past Sunday I had the privilege of preaching on Matt 11:25-30.  Sometimes because of time constraints or wanting to be focused, you don’t get to say everything you wanted to say. Here is something I wish I had time to unpack in ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/acts-to-idolatry-bridge/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/acts-to-idolatry-bridge/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:57 GMT This weekend I get the rare privilege of preaching at Lincoln Park.  As I was given the date (Labor Day weekend) I began praying about a passage that would build a bridge from the series we did on Acts, where we spent 21 weeks in that book, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/lawn-mower-application/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/lawn-mower-application/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:44:00 GMT One of the keys I find to spiritual growth is listening to the Lord on a daily basis and looking for e lessons He is trying to teach you.  Even in the seemingly mundane, day to day junk we have to deal with, the Lord is speaking and it is ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/the-mouth-vs-the-heart/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/the-mouth-vs-the-heart/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:43:45 GMT Not sure if you have been following the Tony Dungy, Rex Ryan debate but I thought I would point out the obvious.  First, a recap.  Rex Ryan and the Jets are on an HBO show called “Hard Knocks” that takes an inside look at ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/team-work/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/team-work/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:53:11 GMT As football season approaches (my favorite time of year), I keep thinking about teams and team work.  Also as someone who loves small groups and investing in the lives of small group leaders, I can't help but relate sports and leadership. I ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/vision-summit-registration/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/vision-summit-registration/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:38:50 GMT If you are a leader at th eLincoln Park Cmapus, by now you have received and hopefully read the letter inviting you to register for the vision Summit on August 27th and 28th. I have included the link here to make it easy: REGISTRATION. I really ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/vision-summit-2010-step-up/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/vision-summit-2010-step-up/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:58:18 GMT There is a letter in the mail today that invites all the disciple makers of the Lincoln Park Campus to join us for the Vision Summit on August 27th and 28th.  In the letter, it says you will receive an email next week with a link to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2010-idols/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2010-idols/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:08:14 GMT Common Ground is almost here, again!  If you did not participate last year (or can remember last year), we had 1239 people involved in 99 different discipleship groups at Lincoln Park.  This is amazing but numerical growth is not what ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/picnic-volunteers-/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/picnic-volunteers-/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:15:32 GMT The Church Picnic is coming July 25th and we need your help! We need 36 people to serve for only one hour during the picnic. The time slots are: 12noon to 1pm,  1pm to 2pm, or 2pm to 3pm.    Click Here to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/smoking-part-deux/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/smoking-part-deux/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:40:30 GMT I posed the question last week, what can we learn from the cultural shift (or view) of tobacco, specifically smoking?  My angle was more about how do we change culture for the positive.  Here are my thoughts (but I encourage you to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/smoking/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/smoking/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:14:43 GMT Two weeks ago, we had skills training for disciplemakers.  We discussed the two most important things we can do as leaders, influence values and challenge perceptions.  Here is an intresting point of discussion. How did America change ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/tribute/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/tribute/ Mon, 31 May 2010 16:49:44 GMT Last fall, one of the uncles of Andy Wubbenhorst passed away.  His name was Frank Rowan, and his son Zack wrote this love note about his Dad.  Frank was an amazing man, and Zack’s note beautifully tells it all. Another ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/memorial-day-prep-thoughts/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/memorial-day-prep-thoughts/ Wed, 26 May 2010 18:24:08 GMT As we look forward to Memorial Day this weekend, I have been thinking a lot about what it means to lead a significant life.  I have also been reading a book on creativity called THE WAR OF ART by Steven Pressfield.  I found this quote ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-and-who-impacted-you/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/what-and-who-impacted-you/ Wed, 12 May 2010 13:19:35 GMT As we prepare for the Leader’s Training on May 23rd in room 113 at 9 am, 10:15 am, or 11:30 am I wanted to ask you two questions: What impacted your spiritual growth the MOST?  And who stands out above all the rest that helped you ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/weight-loss-and-spiritual-transformation/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/weight-loss-and-spiritual-transformation/ Sun, 02 May 2010 17:25:38 GMT I haven’t written a traditional blog in a while so I thought I would talk about what many of you have noticed in my life. I recently lost about 40 lbs, which was my goal. (I still want to lose more, so I am now lowering the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2010/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2010/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:26:04 GMT This past Sunday, Dave mentioned Common Ground in his sermon, so I thought I would give you some particulars.  In general, Common Ground is a time where all ages, all ministries, and all campuses focus on the same theme for a period of ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/farewell/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/farewell/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:04:22 GMT I wanted to publically thank Cindy Rinaldi for her service at Jacksonville Chapel and specifically for her leadership in Women’s LIFE.  As I write this, it is so hard to collect thoughts and form them into words that will truly ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/prodigal-series/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/prodigal-series/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:21:31 GMT How did the Prodigal Series go for you?  Where you part of a group where the series was discussed? Any stories of impact you can share? How do you like having these mini-Common Grounds? I love the idea of taking the sermons and going ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/walk-your-talk/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/walk-your-talk/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:26 GMT For the last two days I have been in several neighborhoods who were hit HARD by the flood.  I am learning something I want to pass on to you.  What people really want to do right now, is have someone listen. They just want to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/real-life-esther-story--elias-pinto/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/real-life-esther-story--elias-pinto/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:32:43 GMT I asked Elias to share his full story here. I think it realtes well to what Esther must have felt and experienced. This is the story about how God has been faithful to my new little family and me; through the desert of tough career and life ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/prodigal/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/prodigal/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:33:30 GMT I am VERY EXCITED about the upcoming Prodigal Series.  I think this is one of those series that has the potential to have a tremendous impact. That is what I am so thankful that many of the small groups will be following along either ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/football-breakfast-for-dads/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/football-breakfast-for-dads/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:16:31 GMT Advance! Men’s Breakfast: Saturday February 6th, Ministry Center South, 8:30am to 11:30am. Join us for a Pre Super Bowl time of Christian fellowship with NFL greats Bill Neill and Ryan Neill. The cost is $5 person and includes a ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/big-things-are-coming/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/big-things-are-coming/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:22:02 GMT If you missed Sunday’s incredible Skills Training, you also missed 2 very exciting opportunities coming up. I wanted to make sure you did not miss out, so here they are: #1 On March 7th, we begin a sermon series on Luke 15.  As many ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/welcome-brunch-this-sunday/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/welcome-brunch-this-sunday/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:20:59 GMT Do you know someone visiting Jacksonville Chapel? Is there someone you would like to introduce to the Chapel? Are you new and unsure of what to do next? We would love to talk to you at our special Sunday Welcome Brunch where you can learn more ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/your-time-is-valuable/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/your-time-is-valuable/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:28:19 GMT Today, we had a lesson in frustration in the office.  We were trying to coordinate 4 pastors, the Chairman of the Elder Board, and 6 volunteers to have a 2 hour meeting.  Nothing major, just Elder orientation and videos for next ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/make-a-memory/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/make-a-memory/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:25:55 GMT The other day, I was driving my son to a birthday party. He was excited because the party was at a friend’s house and all they were going to do was play Wii.   We began talking about his birthday parties and what we had done for ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/conflict-resolution/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/conflict-resolution/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:25:25 GMT I hope during this Christmas season, as you take time to be thankful to our Lord Jesus Christ, I hope you will reflect on the blessing that your small group is in your life.  Speaking for myself, I know a discipleship community is where I ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/bible-reading/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/bible-reading/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:06:23 GMT It’s December and it’s this time of year when I start thinking about New Year commitments, goals, and starting fresh.  I like to use December as a planning month in order to hit the ground running in January.  I want to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/annual-report-preview-2/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/annual-report-preview-2/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:41 GMT Last week, I wrote what I would have said given 2 pages instead of one, here is the second page. A major initiative in 2009 was Common Ground, something we hope to provide again in the future. Common Ground is a time where all 3 campuses, all ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/annual-report-preview-1/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/annual-report-preview-1/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:11 GMT The annual report is due this week so it can be printed in January.  Unfortunately, we are limited in space, so here is part 1 of 2 of what I wanted to say in 450 words. God wants to be known.  Our conscience, creation and the Bible ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/dj-online/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/dj-online/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:45 GMT Looking for resources, look here: Search the Pray! and Discipleship Journal Archives! Select Magazine: Pray! Discipleship Journal ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/if-jesus-led-your-small-group/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/if-jesus-led-your-small-group/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:30:55 GMT I receive a monthly newsletter with insightful ideas and tips for small groups. I thought this was intresting. If Jesus Led Your Small Group What would it be like to be a part of a small-group meeting led by Jesus? Until recently, I never ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/survey/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/survey/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:22:25 GMT As we wrap up Common Ground, I really wanted to hear from all of you who participated by being involved in a discipleship community.  We wanted to see how this has impacted your life and how we should move forward. So, I sent an email to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/praying-aloud/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/praying-aloud/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:19:35 GMT I get a monthly newsletter about small groups and this month's addition had this to say: Ideas for Helping Others Pray Aloud Your Bible study group may pray together, but does everyone feel comfortable participating? Here are a few ways to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/piper-quote/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/piper-quote/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:30:33 GMT Both Pastors quoted John Piper, in case you want to refer to it in yoru small group, here it is: I will tell you that you are listening to a sinner.  A man who must crucify the love of praise ever day; who struggles with the same ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/disaster-relief/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/disaster-relief/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:20:30 GMT As you have probably all heard in the news, the Philippines have recently been devastated by a typhoon.  Jacksonville Chapel supports missionaries in that area and has personal connections with the people who live there.  We want to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/pray-with-authority/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/pray-with-authority/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:57:03 GMT Its amazing that when you have your eyes open and your heart in tune with the Lord, that He continually show you things you need to see.  The last couple of weeks I have been studying prayer along with everyone else, and my in box for ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/piper-on-small-groups/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/piper-on-small-groups/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:03:40 GMT Thanks to Nancy Baker who sent me John Piper's comments on Small Groups.  He could have been speaking inthe JVC pulpit with these words! http://www.desiringgod.org/ 7 Reasons We Need Small Groups He has given pastors to the church ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/single-moms-and-prayer/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/single-moms-and-prayer/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:30:06 GMT This came across my desk the other day.  It caught my eye because we are studying the Lord's prayer and this organization (which I know nothign about) is asking you join them in prayer on September 21st to pray for the single moms. The ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/week-2-rough-draft-lords-prayer/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/week-2-rough-draft-lords-prayer/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:08:11 GMT Hallowed Be Your name Rough Draft Matt 6:9 This week’s will discuss how the intimacy of approaching God as Father is balanced with the awesomeness of knowing He is holy. What does it mean that something is holy?[1]   How is God ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/ideas-for-new-groups/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/ideas-for-new-groups/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:31 GMT I got this from a NavPress email.  NavPress you to publish Disicpleship Journal.  Getting-to-Know You Exercises 1.  Distribute sheets of paper and tell group members to write their first name vertically down the left side of the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/week-1-rough-draft-lords-prayer/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/week-1-rough-draft-lords-prayer/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:36:24 GMT This idea comes from Ryan Baitzel.  Read Matt 6:5-8, and if you get a good idea, share it so we can interact on it. We are looking for questions that will help us dive deeper into God's Word and into the lives of the people who are in our ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/lords-prayer-challenge/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/lords-prayer-challenge/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:51:06 GMT I have a challenge for you. Read Matt 6:5-15 in 10 different versions of the Bible. You can find more than enough at http://www.biblegateway.com. I think this is important because for most of us, this ground we have walked over again and again. ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-vision-on-video/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-vision-on-video/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:50:23 GMT I posted this video several months ago, but it so captures the vision and heart for Common Ground, I had to repost it. It takes about 5 minutes, but if you have never watched it, please do so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cYOtZzIzNY   ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/god-is-working/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/god-is-working/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:30:30 GMT Blog There are some many exciting things going on, my head is swimming.  I see God’s hand all over the place.  When we decided to have a congregational meeting in August, I was worried about a quorum, and we crushed it.  ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/pictures-are-great-tools-for-learning/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/pictures-are-great-tools-for-learning/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:38:41 GMT I just finished reading a pretty good book called The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam.  (There is a great summary of the book at BNET)  Basically, the book helps business solve problems by visually thinking through data.  So, you ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-redemption/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-redemption/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:07:35 GMT I had another thought on Nehemiah.  Nehemiah is part of what we consider the historical books.  In other words, the Old Testament actually falls into categories.  The first 5 books are the Pentateuch, then the historical books, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/another-random-thought-on-nehemiah/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/another-random-thought-on-nehemiah/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:20:03 GMT I was looking up stuff that happened in 1869.  Why? Because the Jerusalem wall was in shambles for 140 years and Nehemiah still had a broken heart because of it.  SO I asked myself, what happened 140 years ago that is still happening ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/esther-and-nehemiah/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/esther-and-nehemiah/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:26:48 GMT I find this interesting about Nehemiah, but it will not make it into the sermon.   Did you know that Nehemiah has connections to Esther, Ezra, and Malachi?  Malachi speaks out against the atrocities of the people and the opposition ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-leadership-observations/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-leadership-observations/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:33:43 GMT I took a class where we looked at Nehemiah 1 and observed all the leadership qualities found in it. It was just as fun as it sounds. Neh 1:1 Nehemiah was in the capitol city of the pagan oppressive nation.  No matter what kind of ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-prayer/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-prayer/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:04:46 GMT If I knew where I got this, I would give them credit, but I don't.  Enjoy. CHART:        HOW NEHEMIAH USED PRAYER   Neh.   Occasion Summary of his Prayer What Prayer ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-the-bible/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/nehemiah-and-the-bible/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:50:40 GMT Many times I have gotten questions about how do we know the Bible is true? Over and over again, the validity of the Biblical story is confirmed through its internal truth, through archeology, and through external evidence.  Here is another ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/spiritual-leadership-and-risk/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/spiritual-leadership-and-risk/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:44:08 GMT So, I had some thought on discipleship, like a week ago, and never had time to write them down. I would love to say I mulled them over, peculated then to the perfect degree, and am now ready to spew forth wisdom.  Unfortunately not ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/email-sent-to-leaders/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/email-sent-to-leaders/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:06:57 GMT I had some thoughts on discipleship I wanted to share, about taking a risk and mentoring, and the like.  However, I sent an email out to all the leaders of small groups and the stupide email program reformatted everything, so it looked like ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/interesting-email/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/interesting-email/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:48:21 GMT I was sent this pretty interesting email and decided to post it as a blog anonymously. Enjoy.   Subject: Lesson Learned Never a dull moment and never ending.  Somewhat recently I received a revelation to 'answer call September ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-vision-video/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-vision-video/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:27:04 GMT I placed a short video (less than 5 minutes) on the vision of Common Ground. It comes from the Q and A time this past Sunday.  I encourage you to watch and share it. I will try to post the questions there also. http://www... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-4-of-4/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-4-of-4/ Tue, 26 May 2009 15:38:35 GMT What is the breakdown of the weekly messages? The Lord’s Prayer – Matthew 6:5-15 Week 1: 6:5-8 Intro—How Not to Pray Private Prayer Life Week 2: 6:9 “Hallowed be Your ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-3-of-4/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-3-of-4/ Tue, 19 May 2009 14:30:48 GMT What do we hope to accomplish through this? Finding 50-100 new small group facilitators COMMUNITY-Get people not in community, in community where they are known, cared for, and have a safe place RETENTION- where people feel connected and ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2-of-4/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-2-of-4/ Thu, 14 May 2009 15:50:34 GMT What are we asking from the existing groups? To study the same topic as the sermon during this time. To meet weekly during this time. To help us identify and encourage anyone form their group who could facilitate a group for 6 weeks. To ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-1-of-4/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-1-of-4/ Wed, 06 May 2009 15:56:41 GMT I am begining a series of blog posts concerning Common Ground.  I want to make sure we are answering all your questions, so please if you have one, make a comment. What is it?  Common Ground is a time where all 3 campuses, all ages ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/demon-possession-questions-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/demon-possession-questions-david-fuquay/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:08:49 GMT After preaching on Mark 9, I got a couple of excellent questions that I would like to respond to publically, so that others can benefit from them.  Please, if you have thoughts or questions, do not hesitate to contact us. I pray these ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/for-the-birds-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/for-the-birds-david-fuquay/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:09:02 GMT I recently returned on a trip from Arkansas where I was visiting my parents.  Every morning, I would sit in their kitchenette and drink coffee while watching one of their many bird feeders.  All kinds of birds would come and visit, the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/serving-opportunities-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/serving-opportunities-david-fuquay/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:09:19 GMT Mothers Day” Service Project:  This year we are celebrating Motherhood in a new way. The Chapel partners with two crisis pregnancy centers: First Choice and Turning Point. We want to encourage new mothers who have chosen life by ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/serving-needs-asap-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/serving-needs-asap-david-fuquay/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:09:57 GMT We have two urgent service needs, and one inspirational story at the end.  Please read through this blog and then ACT on what the Lord lays on your heart.  God bless. Dear Dave, We have an urgent request for physical help with the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/stem-cell-research--david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/stem-cell-research--david-fuquay/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:10:31 GMT I am taking a detour from my normal discipleship pushing to discuss a hot political issue.  I hope by taking this short divergence, you will grow in your walk and in the integration of your faith and life.   What is wrong with stem ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-preview--david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/common-ground-preview--david-fuquay/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:10:42 GMT ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/first-responders--david-fuquay-/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/first-responders--david-fuquay-/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:11:07 GMT As I was reading through chapter one of Ruth, preparing for the upcoming sermon series, I was amazed at the tragedy Naomi suffers.  Famine, new country, husband dies, sons die, left to care for daughter in laws of a foreign background, no ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/ruth-series--david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/ruth-series--david-fuquay/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:11:39 GMT The book of Ruth is a wonderful story of love, devotion, and faithfulness.  It is a testament to hard working women who remain faithful even when all of life comes crashing down around them.  It reminds us that God is in control, and ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/we-need-you--spiritual-development/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/we-need-you--spiritual-development/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:11:58 GMT Many of you know Joe Drosdick personally.  He sent me a longer version of this letter as an appeal for help.  I am passing it on to all of you hoping that as small groups, you will get invovled.  The need come squickly, Feb 18th. ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sneak-peak-part-2-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sneak-peak-part-2-david-fuquay/ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:12:11 GMT      This is what I originally was goign to say at the Annual Meeting on January 25th concerning Intentional Discipleship.  If you were there, you know I shortened it quite a bit.  I.  &... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sneak-peek-david-fuquay/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/david-fuquays-blog/sneak-peek-david-fuquay/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:39:11 GMT The Annual Meeting is quickly approaching and I wanted to give you a sneak peak of what I will be talking about, the written report, and some information concerning small groups.  However before I do that, let me encourage you to ...