Build Trust by Extending Trust

Gaps happen in ministry relationships . . . gaps between our expectations of people and their actual performance.  This is true of formal supervisory relationships as well as with informal cooperative relationships.  My pastor, David Carothers, introduced me to Andy Stanley's presentation called "Trust vs. Suspicion."  Leaders can choose to fill the gap between expectation and performance with either trust or suspicion.  Filling gaps with trust is best.  Trust is built through quality fulfillment of clear expectations over time. People we lead tend to live up, or down, to the expectations that we communicate to them.  Extending trust sets a high standard fosters a culture of trust in the system.  Trust and high expectations become the norm, and gaps become the aberration.  How we as leaders address gaps says as much about us as leaders as it does about the gap itself.   Andy Stanley offers several commitments that leaders make to those they lead.  Practicing these commitments will solidify a culture of trust on a ministry team: ELEVATE:  I will believe the best about you. DEFEND:  When other people assume the worst about you, I will come to your defense. CONFRONT:  If what I experience begins to erode my trust, I will come directly to you to talk about it. COMMUNICATE/RENEGOTIATE: When I am convinced I will not be able to deliver on a promise, I will come to you ahead of time. CONFESS:  When you confront me about the gaps I have created, I will tell you the truth.  Questions for church leaders to consider: Am I a trustworthy person? Do I proactively address gaps that I create?  When others create gaps, do I typically extend trust or cast suspicion? --Rich Johnstone

News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association Newsletter                                                      August 4, 2011 In This Issue Church News Prayer Requests Feeding Those Who Feed Us Special Evangelistic Trailer Pastor Connection Meetings Leadership Center Pastors Fellowship Ministers' Wives Fellowship     NOTE: The meeting for August 13 will be held at Sarah McCullough's home, 2673 E. Solar Ave, Fresno 93720, 10:30 am.    Ministers' Wives meet the second Saturday of each month at Joseph's Java Junction, 4141 N. Fresno Street, 10:30 am.  Our desire is to fellowship, pray, and support  each other as we serve the Lord in our various ministries of Mid-Valley Association.  Mid-Valley 4th Annual  Golf Tournament It's time to mark your calendar for the annual Mid-Valley Golf Tournament, September 17, 2011.  Get your foursome ready for a day or golf, fellowship and good food!  Cost is $40/person.  Call Rita at the Mid-Valley  office 297-5550 to reigster.  Those who register before September 1st will receive a monogrammed hand towel.   Contact Us mvsba@yahoo.com     www.midvalleybaptists.com    Ph: 559-297-5550    Mid-Valley Mission Statement Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association exists to assist partner churches to effectively fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.  We are a cooperative partnership of Southern Baptist Churches in Fresno and surrounding three counties. Church News  Trinity Southern Baptist Church Fresno will host "The Respone: A Call to Prayer for a Nation in Crisis".  A local gathering will join with Texas Governor Rick Perry on Saturday, August 6, 9am - Noon to fast and pray for the church, city, state and nation.  We will stand in unity with those gathered at Reliant Stadium in Houston and with thousands that answer this call to  2 Chronicles 7:14 response around our nation.  Location: 4890 E. Holland Ave, Fresno 93726.   Hmong Baptist Church in Fresno is hosting a Love & Respect Marriage Conference by video on Saturday, September 17, 9am - 6:30 pm, cost is $15/person (includes book), lunch on your own.  The conference will take place at Baptist Temple, 4141 N. Fresno St, Fresno 93726.  Register here.  If you have questions you may contact David Fang at 559-260-0501.   Crosspoint Church will be hosting a Walk Thru the Bible Training, Old Testament, with Pastor Larry Dotson on Saturday, September 24, 9am - 5pm.  The cost will be $35/person (includes registration, material, lunch, snacks).  The second training, Walk Thru the Bible, New Testament, will be Saturday, October 8.    The 5th Annual Christian Bikers Rally is sponsored by First Southern Baptist Church Madera Motorcycle Ministry.  This event will take place Saturday, October 1, 9am-3pm at the Madra Fairgrounds.     Prayer Requests  Please keep the following people in your prayers: Pastor Frank Sanchez and Pastor Carlos Ortiz and their families.  Frank's wife Linda (who is Carlos' mother) passed away earlier this week. Ruth Duke, wife of Jack Duke.  as she recovers from surgery. Andrea Sims, wife of Pastor Tom Sims, as she recovers from surgery.   Feeding Those Who Feed Us   MV Churches Mobilize for Migrant Center Ministries Last week many helped with VBS and other events at the Maldonado Migrant Center in Firebaugh.  Two children and 1 adult made professions of faith. Pictures.     Special Evangelistic Events Trailer  The Special Evangelisitc Events Trailer (SEET) assist Mid-Vlley churches in building gospel bridges in their communities, developing relationships with people, andintroducing them to Christ and His church.  SEET is available to al MV churches on a first come first served basis.  If you would like to reserve the block party trailer for an upcoming event at your church click here to view all information and necessary forms.  Listed below are churches who will be using the trailer in the next few weeks: Woodward Park Community, July 30 First So. Baptist Church Chowchilla, August 13 Sierra Heights Baptist Church, September 3 Cornelia Avenue So. Baptist, Sept 17 St. Matthew Baptist Church, October 15 FSBC Reedley, October 26 Cornelia Avenue So. Baptist, October 31   Pastor Connection Meetings  Rich Johnstone and Ron Climer will be meeting with small groups of Mid-Valley pastors and church leaders.  The pastors and leaders can choose from a number of dates and locations.  Rich and Ron will be sharing about how our Association can more effectively focus on our core mission: assist churches in fulfilling the Great Commission.  They will also dialogue about the challenges and opportunities of our churches in coming days.  Meeting locations/dates:   Immanuel Community Church, Fresno, August 9, 6:00 pm El Encino Baptist Church, Fresno, August 18, 7:00 pm (Hispanic) Crosspoint Church, Fresno, August 25, 7:00 pm Valley Chinese Baptist, Clovis, September 12, 6:30 pm       Mid-Valley Leadership Center  The mission of the Mid-Valley Leadership Center is to help sister churches train and deploy mission-focused leaders.  Students earn the MVLC Certificate by successfully completing eight seminars.  The format is accessible to bi-vocational ministers, potential church leaders, and growing followers of Christ.  MVLC is biblical, accessible, accelerated, cost-effective, and relational. Classes coming in the Fall: Knowing God, taught by Pastor Randy Brannon.  Register for this class. Strategic Leadership, taught by Pastor Mike Lacaze. Register for this class.  Pastors Fellowship Breakfast  Each Tuesday morning, 8:00 am, Country Waffles, Dakota/Blackstone.  Pastors are invited to join us for breakfast, fellowship and learning. Guest speakers coming:

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5th Sunday Sing in Madera - July 31, 2011

Several MV were among the churches participating in their quarterly worship and fellowship time. Included were FSBC Kerman, FBC Mendota, FBC Firebaugh, FSBC Madera, and Bethel Church in Madera.

Weekly Update from Mid-Valley - July 28, 2011

Here's the latest weekly update from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association.

News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association Newsletter                                                      July 14, 2011 In This Issue Church News Church to Church Missions World Changers Update Special Evangelistic Trailer Missions Upcoming events Pastors Fellowship Ministers' Wives Fellowship     NOTE: The meeting for August 13 will be held at Sarah McCullough's home, 2673 E. Solar Ave, Fresno 93720, 10:30 am.    Ministers' Wives meet the second Saturday of each month at Joseph's Java Junction, 4141 N. Fresno Street, 10:30 am.  Our desire is to fellowship, pray, and support  each other as we serve the Lord in our various ministries of Mid-Valley Association.  Mid-Valley Annual  Golf Tournament It's time to mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Mid-Valley Golf Tournament, September 17, 2011.  Get your foursome ready for a day or golf, fellowship and good food!   Contact Us mvsba@yahoo.com     www.midvalleybaptists.com    Ph: 559-297-5550    Mid-Valley Mission Statement Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association exists to assist partner churches to effectively fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.  We are a cooperative partnership of Southern Baptist Churches in Fresno and surrounding three counties. Church News  Please be in prayer for Pastor Terry Glover of First Southern Baptist Church Coalinga as he had back surgery earlier this week.  First Southern Baptist Church Selma hosted a great VBS in June....look at picutres here.  Clovis Hills Community Church is sending a short-term mission team of seventeen youth and two adults to minister alongside believers in the Philippines.  This project is part of a long-term partnership between Clovis Hills and their partners in the Philippines.  The team will be assisting and leading in a variety of evangelistic events including a crusade/concert for youth.  Pray for Florente Torres and Kimberly MacNeill as they lead the team. Crosspoint Church will be hosting a Walk Thru the Bible Training, Old Testament, with Pastor Larry Dotson on Saturday, September 24, 9am - 5pm.  The cost will be $35/person (includes registation, material, lunch, snacks).  The second training, Walk Thru the Bible, New Testament, will be Saturday, October 8. Grace Community Church Madera requests prayer for  the Czech Republic Mission team and the New Mexico Mission Team as they  minister to the lost, encourage believers, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.  A local roofing company has provided all materials needed to replace the roof of St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Fresno.  Praise God for this much needed provision!  This job can be done only after the old roof is removed and a skilled roofer and team are willing to put on the new roof.  If you can help please contact Mike Leydig at 908-8958 or the church office at 266-0245. Church to Church Missions  Is your church or small group planning a mission project?  Sister Mid-Valley churches want to help.  Let us know about your mission effort here OR call the MV office at 297-5550 or email information to mvsba@yahoo.com.  The MV Association will then help spread the word to sister churches and small groups.   Working together MV churches can maximize the impact of each church.  Connecting churches for local mission projects is a great opportunity for your youth, high school age, college age, or adult small group to come alongside another MV church with a need for help in a local missions project.  Listed below are request(s) for assistance.  If your church or group can meet one of the needs, please contact that church directly and advise the MV Association office. First So. Baptist Church Kerman - English Language Outreach to Punjabi People in Kerman area World Changers   Students from throughout the US have been in Clovis this week serving 23 low-income Clovis homeowners in the name of Jesus by refurbishing their homes.  The following Mid-Valley churches have been feeding the work crews:  Soma Christian Church, FSBC Sanger, Clovis Hills Community Church,  Lifeway Baptist Church, Sierra Heights Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  See pictures here. Special Evangelistic Events Trailer  The Special Evangelisitc Events Trailer (SEET) assist Mid-Vlley churches in building gospel bridges in their communities, developing relationships with people, andintroducing them to Christ and His church.  SEET is available to al MV churches on a first come first served basis.  If you would like to reserve the block party trailer for an upcoming event at your church click here to view all information and necessary forms.  Listed below are churches who will be using the trailer in the next few weeks: FBC Oakhurst, July 16 Trinity Southern Baptist Church, July 23 Woodward Park Community, July 30 Sierra Heights Baptist Church, September 3 Cornelia Avenue So. Baptist, Sept 17 St. Matthew Baptist Church, October 15 FSBC Reedley, October 26 Cornelia Avenue So. Baptist, October 31 Missions  Please pray for Terry Maldonado as she moves to East Asia to facilitate a Community Transformation Center. As the International Relations Director, Terry will organize a Community Transformation Center (CTC) that fosters life transformation by way of Medical Clinics, Social Services, Business Developemnt and Humanitarian Aid in India.  You can see Terry's prayer request and post encouragement notes at serve@clovishills.com and join the "Friends of India" group on MyCLovisHills.  Terry's blog link:  http://blogs.clovishills.com/terrymaldonado/    Upcoming Events Ministers/Staff Compensation Planning, August 22, 7-8:30 pm, Ministry Resource Center, 678 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno.  Support ministers and staff with a solid compensation plan.Information. Children's Music Series has undergone a lot of changes this year.  Free online training July 30.  Pastors Fellowship Breakfast  Each Tuesday morning, 8:00 am, Country Waffles, Dakota/Blackstone.  Pastors are invited to join us for breakfast, fellowship and learning. Guest speakers coming: July 26: KC Dickie, New Covenant Church Men's Prayer Group Leader August 2:  Derek C,