Mario Villella

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Moving Forward

Moving Forward

October 4, 2016
by Mario Villella

A couple of weeks ago, I sent out a message. Since then, I’ve received many responses. Some people have already made suggestions regarding someone they feel would make a great assistant pastor. Other people gave words of encouragement. Thank you all for your responses.
A New Leader

A New Leader

November 9, 2016
by Mario Villella

While our nation is discussing the process of bringing on a new leader, I suppose this is an especially appropriate day to let you know that Lance Powers is the newest elder at Good News Church.
Our Search for an Associate Pastor is Complete!

Our Search for an Associate Pastor is Complete!

November 17, 2016
by Mario Villella

We are pleased to announce that Good News Church has hired Isaac Johnson (pictured with his family) to be our Pastor of Congregational Care! All of the elders of GNC have interviewed him personally, and he was approved unanimously. After spending time with him, we all believe he will fit into the life of our church very well.
Two Reasons Why I Must Bring Up Money Every Now and Again
Over the past six years, several people have told me that they are happy that we don‘t “talk about money” at Good News Church! While that is not literally true, I‘m quite sure I know what they are talking about.
Will You Play Basketball With Us? (not an article on literal basketball)
One time I heard a pastor describe church like this: When you are first planting a new church, being in leadership is like being a triathlete. You need to have skills in multiple areas, because you are mostly doing everything by yourself. But eventually, as the church grows it becomes more like a golfing foursome. There are several people doing ministry and leadership. None of them is too particularly specialized, but it's a team and you are working together. Eventually, the church grows more and becomes like a basketball team.
Bringing Two New Elders Onto The Governing Board

Bringing Two New Elders Onto The Governing Board

January 26, 2017
by Mario Villella

The point of this article is to let you know that Adam Lusk and Charles Chazal have been nominated to serve on the board of Good News Church as elders. Let me fill you in on the details...
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