Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder What is already has been; and what was shall be (Eccl. 1:9). It is my experience that the majority of Christian interactions can be summarized into one of at least three categories: 1) What was; 2) What is (normative); and 3) …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Definition: The need for affiliation in Christianity refers to the God-given desire for relational belonging that shapes spiritual growth, discipleship, and participation in the mission of the church. Human beings possess a deep and persistent desire to belong. This reality, …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder The goals of a Christian Leader are: 1) To help others discover and develop their gifts 2) To guide others to a heart of service The leader (in any organization) should be a facilitator. One who empowers others to reach their …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Intrinsic rewards are the experiences of satisfaction after the internal drive toward specific goals. In other words, they are rewards (such as personal development, or achievement) linked to performing job functions (Mahaney & Lederer, 2006). Report Michael Maccoby (2010) is the …
Dead End in Life By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder It seems reasonable to say that people typically have goals, dreams, and aspirations. Such is often noted as being the driving force behind mankind’s search for purpose. When life is lived without these qualities people tend to …
People Will Not Follow Ministers Who Do Not Grow By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Personal growth in ministry is a major part of the human experience; although some people experience much more than others. Growth without change is inconceivable; therefore, it follows that both are a …
Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder After ordination into ministry, one of the most common questions ministers ask is: “How do I reach people?” My natural response is to ask them, “Have you asked God for people to reach?” After all, Jesus clearly said “Ask, …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Consider the following scripture: Mar 6:4-6 (4) But Jesus told them, “The only place a prophet isn’t honored is in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house.” (5) He couldn’t work any miracles there except to lay his …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder The looking glass self is the concept by C. Cooley that describes how we as humans use others as the standard of making judgments of ourselves. There are generally three steps in the process: 1) We form assumptions of how …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder More is More In Matthew 25:14-29, and Luke 16:1-2, Jesus tells two different parables that both have the same meaning. In Matthew 25 He speaks of an investor who diversified his wealth among several account managers. In the end the …