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So, so, so good and true! Brother, something has been (or someone) against us developing this relationship. We need to get in serous fellowship!  If this fits, let's wear it. Love you, Willie On Friday, April 8, 2016, Walter Smith < pureinheart@att.net > wrote:

In 2016 & beyond, a "New Metric for Ministry Effectiveness" will be highlighted by the Spirit of Grace that is powerfully shifting God's people from flesh-driven escapades, messiah-complexes, and profit-motives in a dramatic and purposeful fashion. A "metric", from a Kingdom business perspective (since we're to "OCCUPY"), is "a type of measurement used to gauge some quantifiable component of our performance in light of the Great Commission", such as a healthy return (disciples) on His investment (ROI), accountability for the use of revenues (this is BIG!), and so on. "The Refiner" (Jesus Christ) has been closely monitoring the applications, approaches and methodologies of His five-fold ministry gifts, who've been charged with fostering the maturation of the Body of Christ. For far too long, we've left unchecked the misguided focus of many well-meaning leaders. We've excused ignorance, winked at incompetenc...