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CrossFellowship.org   The lengthy discussion explores the concept of happiness, particularly from a Christian perspective. It highlights that happiness is deeper than mere feelings of joy or contentment. Instead, it stems from having peace, communion with God, maintaining loving relationships with others, accepting life's duality of good and bad, and pursuing godly goals. The steps to achieving a happier life integrate biblical teachings and focus on personal growth, character development, and spiritual alignment. Highlights: 🌟 Definition of happiness goes beyond feeling contentment or temporary joy. ✨ Happiness involves a deep sense of well-being stemming from a relationship with God. 😃 Steps to happiness include peace with God, peace with others, acceptance of life's challenges, personal growth, assurance in God's love, financial contentment, and purposeful goals. Key Insights: 🙏 Peace and Communion with God: Establishing a close relationship with God adds to one's sense of happiness. 👥 Peace with Others: Walking in love and mercy with fellow humans enhances happiness. ⚖️ Acceptance: Embracing both good and bad situations is key to sustained happiness. 🧘‍♂️ Becoming More Like Jesus: Happiness is found in sanctification and personal growth. 🏦 Financial Contentment: Trusting in God rather than material wealth for happiness. 🎯 Purpose & Goals: Having praiseworthy and godly goals raises life's satisfaction. 🕊️ Inherent Value: Knowing the best things in life, like God's love, cannot be lost. This comprehensive discussion encourages personal introspection and spiritual commitment towards a more fulfilled and joyful life.

No Other Doctrine Cross Over Episode. NOD is another one of pastor Scott's podcasts. What is a mentor? What are three things mentors help you with?   Special interview with two of pastor Scott's mentors.  You will love this.   CrossFellowship.org

Exciting Update - New Podcast   Pastor Scott has a new powerful discipleship podcast called Navigating Life From The Cross. Listen to this podcast to discover the true power of discipleship and how it can transform your life.   YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBtjjHqzN4TeMgFKyCBk_A/videos Blog Posts: NavigatingLifeFromTheCross.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=navigating%20life%20from%20the%20cross Or any podcast application.  Search for Navigating Life From The Cross with Pastor Scott Thom.   CrossFellowship.org CCFcollege.com   Blessed Wishes, Pastor Scott

Would you ever say to God that you don't believe what He said but you believe in Him? There are places in Scripture that are hard to reconcile God's words with His character. Let me give you two examples that will blow your mind. These are such learning experiences for people in the Bible. There are not contradictory but reveal a subtle action of God to draw us into a deeper relationship or test us. CrossFellowship.org CCFcollege.com

052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing Ministry is not what you probably thought. Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills.  Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.   Website Address http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/podcast   http://leadershipfromthecross.com    Feed successfully saved! Here is your feed's web address: http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/rss     Feedburner feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeadershipFromTheCross  

052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing Ministry is not what you probably thought. Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills.  Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.   Website Address http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/podcast   http://leadershipfromthecross.com    Feed successfully saved! Here is your feed's web address: http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/rss     Feedburner feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeadershipFromTheCross  

Planning is what is a necessity for leaders, but so is seeing the plan come to completion. This can often be a struggle, but it can be made easier. Pastor Scott Thom has four simple steps to help you in working a fulfilling plan. CrossFellowship.org NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromtheCross.com CCFCollege.com

As a leader you most likely have not gone into your field blind. You probably have a plan or several plans, but do you know how to implement them? Pastor Scott Thom shares some great insights on just how to successfully achieve your plan. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Great leaders live by a creed that they learn and then follow. It models how they live, work and interact with others. It would be similar to those of old. Pastor Scott Thom has a creed that he desires to share for the leaders of today. Will you learn and heed it? NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

There are so many different ministries that you can be a leader of. One in particular is going to gain our attention today as it has been in the spotlight quite often lately and needs some time under the microscope. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with the basics and pitfalls of leading worship. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

In the role of leadership there will be many things that draw on your attention and time. Not all things are worthy of the same amount of attention and time. So how do you determine what things need both from you. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with seven things that don't need your attention and time. Seven things that successful leaders should ignore. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom has 10 things that as a leader, you should be vigilant to perceive in those who are following you in ministry. They are pitfalls that could ensnare your ministry and take it down. So take a listen and watch for them in your labors of love. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org  

To continue as a strong leader you need strong people around you. You are not always blessed with those people when you first start or when you have been going for a while. Strong leaders know that they can help build strong people from those whom God has given them. That is done by passing on your core values. Pastor Scott Thom chimes in with this point and how to accomplish it. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

It is time for another special guest. Pastor Scott Thom has brought on another pastor that has completed the Shepherd School and has gone out to start his own church. Today Pastor Jason David is on with his experiences and wisdom for you that he has gained from going out and planting his church. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

As you are on our way to becoming a better leader you will most likely come across a number of bad leaders along the way. When you find them you normally don't want to stay around them for very long and Pastor Scott Thom has the identifiable reasons why. Here are a five characteristics of a bad leader that you should be avoiding. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org