Wednesday - Leaders Corner

1). Song of the Day: KB - ♫ Zone Out ♫

2). Blog Entry: Leaders Corner

- The last night of Ministers Winter Retreat, our secretary treasurer had the presbyters stand up. We prayed over them as our leaders. It was one of the first moments I could remember specifically praying for them in such a way since I've been the DYD of NE.

- The role of a Presbyter is significant, but often times misunderstood. They are the governing body for our district. They work in close relationship with our executive officers, and especially Pastor Dwight. They help to keep him accountable and enforce his vision for Nebraska. They represent all 11 geographical sections of NE, voted upon by their peers in their respective areas. They are pastors that are ordained and recognized as leaders. They help decide which business comes to the district council for the entire body of pastors to vote upon. They assist in credentialing and disciplining ministers for our state. They provide leadership to district

affiliated churches in their sections. They also serve as a communication piece, both from the pastors to the district leaders and from the district leaders to the ministers.

- As you can see, this is an important, powerful leadership position in our state. I encourage you to pray for your presbyters. If you are struggling with district items, go to them and talk about it. If you need help with a situation in your local ministry, ask them. If you have something in the district that has benefitted you, let them know. They are there for you!

3). Ministry of the Day: PK Network - Help your pastors kids interact with other pastors kids from across the nation

4). Link of the Day: Free Icons - The icons come in 12 different colors and are available in PSD, PNG, JPG and GIF formats.

5). Quote of the Day: 'Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.' - Henry Ford

6). Miscellaneous: Today is World Leprosy Day. It is also the birthday of Andy Korenak (pastor in Blair), a distinction he shares with Steve Mason (Alabama DYD) and Charles Curtist, 31st Vice President of the US, in 1860. Finally, it is the anniversary of the day that the Battle of the Bulge ended in World War II in 1945.

Steve Warriner, Presbyter of the Tri-Cities Section, playing bass at Ministers Retreat