Category: Marriage

OUR NEED FOR IDENTITY………Who Am I?

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Leadership, Marriage, Mentoring

A few years ago, I preached a sermon on a special occasion in a church where I invited all of my family to attend – and the sermon was entitled, “WHY I AM A CHRISTIAN.” I wonder how you would answer the question if someone asked you, “Why are you a Christian?”
My answer was as follows….
I am a Christian

Because I am a sinner in need of a Saviour
Because one day I am going to die
Because of who Jesus is
Because of my deepest needs

In particular, it is only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that my deepest needs for IDENTITY can be …

OUR STORY…….following the prompts and walking by faith. Chapter 1

Rod Denton in Discipleship, Leadership, Marriage, Mentoring

On Saturday 7^th April 1979 we were married, ten years after we first met.
Never could we have imagined the unfolding plans that God had for us as we felt certain that Sue would continue her career as a dental hygienist and Rod as project manager of a large new housing and recreational development along the coast of Adelaide, South Australia.

We made an interesting contact on our honeymoon plane flight when the person sitting alongside of us introduced himself. His name was Rowland Croucher, and he was the Lead Pastor of the largest Baptist church in Australia. We had a pleasant conversation with him but never thought any …

WORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE (51 – 60)

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Marriage, Mentoring, Mission

(51) “FINISH WELL”

“…. I consider my life worth nothing to me; MY ONLY AIM IS TO FINISH THE RACE and COMPLETE THE TASK the Lord Jesus has given me.” Acts 20:24
Unlike leaders today where it is reported that only one in three finish well, the Apostle Paul was prepared to complete the task the Lord had given him even though “the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardship are facing me.” Retirement never was an option for him. And neither it should be for us.
So why should we finish well?
1. LIFE IS A GIFT – I am entrusted. All of my life is a gift …

LEADERS’ MARRIAGES – A PRIORITY OF HIGHEST ORDER

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage, Mentoring

All of life is a learning experience.
Throughout the course of my life I have participated in learning experiences that have been of a formal, non-formal and informal nature.

Some of my best learning opportunities have occurred in the less intentional informal moments in the school of life. In these experiences, learning has taken place through observing people who unexpectedly created a teachable moment for me in the high calling of married life.

Three memorable encounters that occurred in earlier years of my ministry brought to my attention the importance of Leaders’ Marriages – A Priority of Highest Order.

INFORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE 1 – DONALD McGAVRAN
Donald McGavran was …