We just finished up our first worship service at Open Baptist Church. Tonight was youth night and I preached on Empowering the Vision by Running the Race. Norman and Gabi are wonderful and I will be staying with them throughout the conference. It is nice and warm here. I hear we have snow in Louisville. Please be careful. God bless you and I will try and give updates in the days ahead. Blessings from Gaborone, Pastor Joel
I am only one,
But still I am one.
I cannot do everything;
but still I can do something;
and because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two “Wolves” inside us all.
Read more...Luke 14:25-35
25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said:
Don’t Sink Your Success by Ignoring Relationships
John Paul Jones is regarded as The Father of the American Navy, and rightly so given his heroic courage in battle and his devotion to America’s struggle for independence. Yet sadly, Jones alienated himself from the country he loved, dying penniless and alone in France at the age of 45. Why did the war hero’s story end so dismally? The answer is simple: John Paul Jones never valued relationships.
Read more...The Influence Question: Will You Grow or Plateau?
Seldom does someone consciously choose to stop growing. Yet we all know people whose influence has leveled off or gone into decline. Why do hard-working, well-intentioned leaders plateau? How can people ascend the levels of influence throughout their careers, but then suddenly stop climbing?
Read more...It gives me great joy to share with you that our love offering for Haiti exceeded $30,000.00!!! YOU have made a difference in the lives of others. God bless you church family! PJ
I can’t wait to share with you what the Lord has laid on my heart for us this coming Sunday. As we complete our series on MISSIONS, EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP, let’s be prepared for the next part of our journey. Don’t forget to prayerfully consider our LIFEGROUPS to get plugged in to a SMALL GROUP so you can be encouraged!!!!
Love you church family, Pastor Joel
Joel Carwile came to Valley View Church as Senior Pastor in . Previously, he served at Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 13 years. On January 29, 2010, Pastor Joel celebrated his 21st year in the ministry. He and his wife, Jo, have one son: Zeke. Pastor Joel and Jo celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary on December 19th, 2009.