I often muse and express “it’s the most important” until I self real- ize that I say that a lot - about practically everything - simply because I feel details matter. I seem to have a million “it’s the most important” expression to others as I explain what I mean. Lack of intention and not attention to details is generally the unwind- ing of important plans or tasks that need maximum focus. If we don’t intend on doing the best job we possibly can then attention to detail means little in the whole scheme of things. We have one job to do. First we have to love God, which is the Genesis for all that follows through Jesus our Savior. Next, we then have another “one job to do,” which is being a good son or daughter. Agood father or mother. Agood parent or grandparent, best employee or employer, the best neighbor or member of an organization and do the BEST “one job to do” you possibly can. Intention to com- plete the mission; not just show up. Focus and intention. We have “one job to do” so make it the best job you can. Hold yourself accountable. Every minute, every day, every time. Enjoy this special December Christmas Holiday issue of Good News with our 3rd annual “Leading FAITH LEADERS,” our audience of peers featuring Senior and Lead Pastors who accepted our invitation to appear on our Holiday cover. I want to express our sincerest appreciation to First Baptist Fort Lauderdale for being our location cover shoot. The GN was blessed to have the enthusiastic willingness of Pastor David Fitzgerald, who provided expert lighting design, and Anna King for hospitality providing the Pastor breakfast feast and greeting that everyone loved. We were addi- tionally blessed to have First Baptist Fort Lauderdale Lead Pastor James Welch welcome and greet all Pastors and prayed over all those who attended. Merry Christmas! PUBLISHER 4 DECEMBER 2019 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition South Florida Edition • Good News • December 2019 • Volume 21, Issue 9 - Leslie J. Feldman - On the Cover You have one job to do. First Baptist Fort Lauderdale hosted 2019 – 2020 Faith Leaders in their grand sanctuary located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Pictured Top Row From Left: Brian Quigley , Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel North Lauderdale; Vidalis Lopez , Pastor, First Church Coral Springs; Germil Agenor , Pastor, Jubilee Church; David Hall , Lead Pastor, Reveal Fellowship; Robert Barron , Pastor, Two Rivers Church; 2 nd Row: Dr. David Donnally , Senior Pastor, Legacy Church; Rev. Dr. O’Neal Dozier , Founder & Senior Pastor, The Worldwide Christian Center; Jeremy McKeen , Lead Pastor, Truth Point Church; Trevor R. Wallace , Senior Pastor, Jesus Team Ministries; Patrick Thurman , Elder, Hope For All Nations ; Bishop Dr. Preston Williams, II , Senior Pastor, Gateway Church; 3 rd Row: Eddy Jones , Lead Pastor, First Christian Church of Pompano; Ken Kerrigan , Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Pompano Beach; Rob Taylor , Pastor, First Baptist Church of Boca Raton; Larry Lacy , Senior Pastor, The Answer Church; Danny Slavich , Pastor, Cross United Church; Arthur Connor, Jr. , Lead Pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church; Daniel Williams , Lead Pastor, Redemption Church; 4 th Row: Raymond L. Mas , Pastor, The Bridge Church; Steve Daigle , Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland; Alex Umole , Campus Pastor, Christian Life Center Sunrise; Casey Cleve- land , Lead Pastor, The Avenue Church; Douglas Lidwell , Pastor/Director, Faith Farm Ministries; Dr. Ronny A. Bramos, Senior Pastor, Victory Life Church; Duane Roberts , Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Boynton Beach; John Houmes , Lead Pastor, New City Fellowship; 5 th Row: Brian Burkholder , Senior Pastor, Hollywood Community Church; Monique McBride , Pastor, Christ Church United Methodist; Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley , Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale; Joe Vitkus , Senior Rabbi, Temple Aron HaKodesh; Dr. Jason H. Jackson , Overseer & Senior Pastor, The Lion’s Den Missions Base; Gavin Felix , Pastor, New Springs Church; Major Connie Long , Area Commander, The Salvation Army; 6 th Row: Rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes , Pastor, First Baptist Church Piney Grove; Eddie Bevill , Pastor, Parkridge Church; Fidel Gomez , Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Hollywood; Tommy Boland , Pastor, Cross Community Church; Thomas Manning , Senior Pastor, Christian Life Center Fort Lauderdale; Alan Platt , Global Leader, Doxa Deo/City Changers; Front Row: Dr. Bob Barnes , CEO, Sheridan House Family Ministries; James Welch , Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale; Rob Pacienza , Lead Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church; Stephan Tchividjian , President, National Christian Foundation South Florida. Photography by Justus Martin. www.justusmartinphoto.com PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The Wrong Ticket – by Stephan Tchividjian INSIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Occupying Digital – by Rob Hoskins and Ishmael Macharia CHURCH UNITED . . . . . .10 Followership vs. Leadership – by Edwin Copeland VILLAGE HYMNS . . . . . . .12 Christmas and Rest – by Adam Pizarro YOU ASKWHY? . . . . . . . .14 Listen to Linus – by Tommy Boland LIVE THE LIFE . . . . . . . . . . 16 Give the Gift of Love – by Lisa May PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Origin of My Best Christmas – by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts LIFEPOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 What Makes Christianity So Special? – by Dr. Gary Hewins GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . . . . . . . .24 - 26 What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again? GOOD NEWS CELEBRATES 2019 – 2020 FAITH LEADERS . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 41 ENGAGE . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 44 What Is True Religion? – by Warren Gage CALENDAR . . . . . . . . .64- 65 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . .70 - 71 Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman
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