Author Archives: Bob Bouwer

Fathers are…

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Bob Bouwer

This weekend is Father’s Day. Since I’ve been a father for over 25 years, I’m going to share my two “cents”. I hope it makes “sense”. Fathers are… A Role – This may mean role model, rolling in the grass, … …Read More

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Faithful Grounds

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bob Bouwer
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Faithful Grounds is the name our coffee shop at Faith Church. It’s not just a coffee shop, it’s a ministry that has been around for about 8 years. I’d like to share their story and mission with you because it … …Read More

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Pastoral Shark Tank

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Bob Bouwer
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Our Campus Pastor Leadership Training Residency cohort is coming to the end of their school year. Dave Weemhoff, Director of Multisites, asked me, Pastor Charlie and Pastor Brad to join him in being the “sharks” for our version of a … …Read More

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Excuses, Excuses, Excuses!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Bob Bouwer
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I believe Christian maturity and discipleship happens when people stop living out of their excuses. Isn’t it true? We all have excuses in our back pocket ready to pull out like a credit card at the store; it’s quick and … …Read More

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Conflict Well

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Bob Bouwer
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Recently I attended a conflict resolution seminar with students in our Leadership Training Residency Program. The seminar included a hodgepodge of other leaders as well. It was a beneficial morning and I couldn’t help thinking how our world would be … …Read More

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