Over the next several months, I continued to connect resources from the United States with the need in Haiti. Simply put, unity is an absolute must in the spiritual lifea non-negotiable necessity. When I was twelve, I felt this heightened sense of the reality that God existed. The congregation responded enthusiastically with a standing ovation upon hearing the news that Doug Sauder was named as the new senior pastor Even before it. In part two of "The Good Life," Pastor Doug dives into the spiritual habits of prayer and rest. That means you're sending out messages whether you mean to or not. Learn all about spiritual gifts, how we receive them from God, how we use them, and how each and every member of God's family is vital and valued in the work of God to save people. Including on social media. My life was a wreck, Jenn explains. For the Christian, you can literally say, Its all good!. And, he said, everyone needed to be praying for America. All CAFO administration is covered by sponsors, membership, and other sources, so 100% of your donations go to fuel CAFO initiatives that grow and guide effective care for children. You know what Im talking about? Sauder continued, as attendees laughed. I also felt the sting of always having to earn my salvation, Lisa shares. Doug Sauder serves as Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale.. For the past fifteen years, Pastor Doug has served the church in a variety of pastoral roles, while also serving as President of 4KIDS of South Florida Doug is also the author of The One Factor, which explores the biblical truth and powerful stories of the amazing things that happen when one caring person loves a . Today, Honor leads a class at Calvary Chapel called Unmasking Anxiety. After a few one-on-one sessions, Jenn realized her symptoms were a thought-driven spiritual battle. What you say to your kids about your kids is going to shape their identity. We are all created to do something in the body of Christ, but I wasnt sure of my role., The Next StepIt would take a 2007 newspaper article on the heartbreaking conditions in Haiti to reveal Gods next step to Glenn. He had to be the one consuming my thoughtsnot my husband, my kids, or my fears. I was blessed to be born to Christian parents who love God and were faithful to teach me about the Lord. Pastor pastor@stpetershuron.org 419.433.5725 Ext. I wanted to reclaim my life, so I began seeking help from doctors and counselors, but the only answer they could offer was medication., Brads relationship with the Lord deteriorated, and before long he was using alcohol, Adderall, and Xanax to escape the symptoms of his anxiety. At least, thats what swing state pastors are praying. Somebody dance! Now it was time to put them into practice, Jen explains. I knew I needed to work, but I arrived with no friends and no business, Glenn says. [6], In October 2003, CCFL sued Broward County for $1 for its initial refusal to allow the church to display a large cross and sign reading "Jesus is the reason for the season" in a 2-mile (3.2km) holiday lights attraction at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, which drew around 250,000 visitors each year. Before we left, Americans were being told not to come or if they were already in Haiti, to get out because of the violent food riots. Glenn shares. First published on May 7, 2014 / 11:10 PM. We are happy you joined us! We're here to walk with you as you grow in your faith in Jesus. My son looks at me and says, I dont even know whats the point, I might as well not even vote. And thats one of typical responses when you look at the mess, because this whole political season is probably the worst Ive seen in my lifetime. As Pastor Doug Sauder assumes the role of lead pastor and president of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, we are energized by what God is doing. Thank You Jesus for Your great love and favor always and continued prayers for reconciling our loved ones an I am beyond blessed with my wife (Stacy), children (Nate - 16 and Lucy 12), parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin (yes, just one cousin) and all those who who've become family . He started a foster parent program and said he. But notice the spiritual fallout revealed in the parallel account from Matthews Gospel; And when the ten heard it, they were greatly displeased with the two brothers. There are young girls who get pregnant who are desperately lonely and scared and afraid, who need somebody to say God has a plan, God can redeem this. $769.99. Maybe youre saying the right things but your face may be saying something different. I had done something dumb and a teacher screamed at me in front of the entire class. We want to provide an environment where you can tune out the cares of life and focus on our great God. Lenard grew up in a Christian home and knew a lot about the Bible. I want to see it, I want to understand it, and I want to talk to them about it. Those efforts began a partnership that led to us opening an orphanage in Gonaves, Glenn explains. It conveys something that stands out in a life-defining way for them. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Good evening blessings and love Calvary Family and a Happy Blessed Birthday to our Pastor Doug Sauder! I spend a lot of time looking at my children and working on two or three areas so that they dont have those deficits when they get married. As simple as that step was, Glenn had no idea the impact it would make for customers around the world, especially in countries where there was little witness to Gods love. Maybe it guided you to become the person you are today. I was choosing to do anxiety by allowing my thoughts to go down a path of fear instead of hope, Jenn says. Other times, however, . Sauder ready-to-assemble . the Hartford Institute for Religion Research says. Because of his anxiety, however, he was forced to withdraw. I had to learn that the Lord is in control of my life. Learn More. Lets discuss:If you desire to unmask the anxiety in your life and experience Gods freedom, call 954-453-9230 or e-mail HonorW@CalvaryFTL.org. We are indeed a blessed congregation to have him., Pastor Bob Coy resigned April 3 under circumstances that church leaders only would define as a moral failing. That was clarified nearly two weeks later, on April 16, when another pastor told a congregation during a 78-minute service that Coy had committed adultery and committed sexual immorality, habitually, through pornography.. What Glenn and Maureen were learning at the weekly Bible studies started to change the way Glenn viewed his business. How many of you believe you could find a dollar a week, a dollar, a week, every 7 days you could find a dollarwell if you could do that youd save a life.. Sauder, a married father of three, has been a minister since 2004 and on staff at Calvary for 14 years, according to the church's website. Learn More. Now, theyre divided into the ten and the the two. Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL) is an evangelical, charismatic megachurch in Florida, with over 20,000 worshipers attending on average. Lisa is not the only Web Campus volunteer who is also involved in a local church. God is doing a fresh, new work at Calvary Chapel, yet the mission of our church remains the sameto make disciples. Learn More. Youve felt it. Privacy Policy, Doug Sauder has served as the lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale and its regional campuses since May 2014. Glenn met and married Maureen, and they had a daughter. How can it cultivate Christs compassion, forgiveness, trust, and the list goes on and on (and dont forget the Holy Spirit is there to provide all these things when we ask for it). "He's a great guy, great character and a good family man so he's a great foundation for him to have as a pastor here," said church member Cullen Montgomery. This is our way of indirectly investing in the entire body of Christ, says Pastor Dan. As president of 4KIDS, Ive been able to work with a network of churches, organizations, and government agencies both locally and around the state as we build a culture of orphan care in an effort to impact our community, our state, and our country. I learned that anxiety didnt just happen to me. Its amazing to see people logging in from places like Italy, Scotland, Korea, and Bahrain, says Pastor Dan. Arent there some things in this life that are hopelessly and irredeemably bad? Even now, youre probably thinking of some things youve experienced during your stay on earth that cant possibly have a good result. In the Old Testament, God sent prophets to deliver messages to His people. For the past fifteen years, Pastor Doug has served the church in a variety of pastoral roles, while also serving as President of4KIDS of South Florida Doug is also the author ofThe One Factor,which explores the biblical truth and powerful stories of the amazing things that happen when one caring person loves a single child in need. Sauder has been a member of Calvary Chapel staff for 14 years. Although the internet audience is a diverse demographic, the bond of Christ unites unlikely people. Its a place where we can interact with people, build relationships, trust, pray, and ask questions.. The Phoenix New Times has a story by Stephen Lemons and Lance Williams about Doug Ducey's family, making a case that he's left in his past a family with deep connections to organized crime in Ohio . She embarrassed me in front of all of my friends. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Eventually my heart cooled, I stopped praying, and I became more of an agnostic. Seeing the passion and dedication of the Calvary staff has compelled me to apply that same passion and fire in my local fellowship, Lenard explains. Arent His plans truly perfect and made to prosper us? Thats why, when Pastor Doug was recently asked by The American Bible Challenge to do a short intro on their program, he gladly accepted. On Sunday morning, Doug Sauder sounded chagrined. If the Christians in our world would spend more time praying than posting, then this might be a different season, it might be a different place, he said, as the crowd clapped. Because of the confidence she gained by serving online, Lisa and her husband took the leap and became more involved in their local church. The decision to resign as a deacon was difficult, but God has shown me how I can take what Im learning at church and apply it to my area of influence. We value every generation. On Sunday morning, Doug Sauder sounded chagrined. May we find our collective unity as a Church Family by prioritizing our individual intimacy with Jesusour Great Unifier. He and Maureen also led a couples Bible study. Doug and his wife have been a real blessing to myself, my foster children, and countless other foster families in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, Carol Abramchik, 62, of Coconut Creek and a parishioner at Calvary since 2000, told the Sun Sentinel on Thursday. That night in 1989, my life changed forever! Lenard says. And at First Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina (1,000 weekly attendees according to its pastor), Mark Harris led a service that was buttoned-up and theologically sober. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Calvary Chapel pastor Bob Coy resigns over 'moral failing', "Church suit accuses county of censorship", "Florida church can display Jesus sign in county park", "Megachurch pastor resigns, citing 'moral failing', "Vaccine divides religious groups - Evangelicals among most likely to reject COVID-19 shots - CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK", "Case Detail - Public State: State of Florida vs. Thomas, Rodger Allen. Our mission statement is based on Matthew 28:19-20. When I pressed Go on my computer, thats when the Holy Spirit pressed GO in my spiritual life!. I want to be involved in the spiritual relationship that my sons have with the Lord. See them as Gods tools through which He molds us into His Sons image and remember that is His definition of good. 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