Florida Church of God Ministries, Inc.  Constant Comment Newsletter

 

June 29, 2009

 

 

 

Lessons From Starbucks

By Dr. Greg Wiens

 

 

On Father's Day, I received a Starbucks gift card from my sister-in-law.  I can tell she knows me well and has studied my habits!  This morning, when I went to buy a "Grande, no water, no foam, Soy Chai, 165 degrees", I realized why I enjoy the Starbucks experience (as do millions of others around the world).  I walked into my favorite Starbucks and, as I began to say my order, the barista said, "Hi there, I know what you want."  They know exactly what I like!  In fact, they have a card with my name on it and my favorite order written on it, in case there is a new barista who doesn't know me.

 

As I waited for the familiar faces behind the steaming black machines to bring forth my favorite froth, I realized I feel special here.  They demonstrate they value me as an individual.  When I come in, they truly know my face, name and my unique tastes.  I also nod to Jay (a chef), sitting in his usual chair in the corner reading his newspaper. I see him there quite often and he and I know each other.  We each make it a point to welcome the other.  We also have a mutual friend named Ken.  

 

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Church Extension will close in 30 days!

 

Please refer to this communication for more information.

 

"AN OPEN CONVERSATION: PRACTICAL HANDLES IN  EQ (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE) DEVELOPMENT"

WITH THE HGC TEAM: GREG WIENS, MAX STROTHER, KEN LOVE & SUSAN HOAK

 

CONFERENCE CALL: AUGUST 4TH,  2009  AT 11:00 A.M.(EST)

 COACHING IS AS CLOSE AS THE PHONE

 

This one hour conference call will focus on practical handles in developing EQ.  EQ unlike IQ can develop and grow.  Additionally, EQ is said to be an important indicator of successful leadership.  EQ is best developed in the context of trust and transparent relationships.

 

The call will center around the "how questions" of EQ such as:

 

á    How do I know my EQ?

á    How do I read emotions in myself or others?

á    How do we lead our staff in EQ development?

á    How do we build trust so we can work on EQ?

á    How do I manage emotions not control them?

á    How do I leverage EQ in relationship management?

á    How do I process EQ with my spouse?

á    How do I know what I am feeling?

 

The first step in EQ development is to know what your EQ is.  If you desire to take the HGC online tool for EQ, we are making it available to those on the previous call for $10 each.  If you have staff members who were not on the call or someone you think would benefit from our follow-up call, they too can access the online tool for $15 each. This call is free to covenant churches or if you were on the previous call.  Otherwise, this call costs $10.

 

We would like to integrate your questions for the call.  In order to do that, please email your questions here.

 

To register, click here for the call and to take the HGC EQ tool.  If you have additional questions, email Susan.

 

Please send checks to:

Florida Church of God Ministries, Inc. Attn: Conference Call

5826 Hoffner Ave. #1001

Orlando, FL 32822

 

To pay by PayPal, please go to www.flcog.org and scroll down to use the PayPal donate button and select "Mike Brookins" and reference "EQ Call" in the memo line.

 

 

Join us on September 18-19, 2009!

FMI Session Scheduled

 

Friday, September 18:

 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm     103   Spiritual Formation

                                              Rev. Phil Woody

                                      204  Worship

                                              Rev. Ken Love

 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm       102   Doctrine of COG Rev.

                                              Joe DeHart

                                      107  Finances for Ministers

                                              Nigel Parker

 

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm       106   Congregational Health

                                               Dr. Gregory Wiens

 

Saturday, September 19:

 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm       101  Theology

                                                Rev. Woody Adkins

                                       202   New Testament Survey

                                                Rev. Dawn Meadows

 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm         201   Old Testament Survey

                                                Rev. Woody Adkins

 

The cost for each course is $35.00.  This fee includes lunch and refreshments.

 

Deadline to submit registrations will be Friday, September 4th, 2009.  NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

 

 Click here to download the registration brochure.

 

 

 

 

 

Intercessory Prayer

 

 

A group gathers weekly on Mondays @ the FLCOG Ministries Resource Center for a time of prayer for our pastors and churches. If you are interested in joining us for this time, we will begin @ 10:30 AM and go until 11:30 AM. If you have specific prayer requests for your church or pastor, please email those to prayer@flcog.org.

 

Join us this week wherever you are as we pray for the following "churches of the week":

 

á   All People Community COG, Jacksonville

á   Beverly Hills COG, Jacksonville

á   Faith Chapel, Jacksonville

 

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