The PF Women Team at our Annual Team Retreat ~ 2018 Today on Seth Godin's blog, he said: It's tempting to decide to make a profit first, then invest in training, people, facilities, promotion, customer service and most of all, doing important work. In general, though, it goes the other way. Yes, it does. If you are waiting to make a profit before you do these things, in my experience you're not going to make a profit. So many organizations, ministries and churches are struggling with financial issues. I know your pain. As anyone who follows our story knows, our ministry was in a ton of debt four years ago when I came on as director. Since that time, we've gotten out of debt and turned a profit every year. God has done amazing things through out team, for which we give Him the glory! I find that what Seth is saying here is absolutely true, with one disclaimer. For Christian leaders, spiritual disciplines must always be first. Before we started i...
Larry and I have told the congregation countless times how much we appreciate the Mackleys so much because they have been our most loyal staff members, EVER. I cannot underscore that enough. Look up "loyal staffer" in the dictionary and their picture is there. :) Finding folks like them is like finding a needle in a haystack and we could not be more grateful for five wonderful years they gave us. They know that Larry and I can be counted on to help them with anything in the future, in helping with whatever they need in life or ministry in exchange for the wonderful trust they have built with us and the way they were so honorable with our people. (That's not to be taken lightly - we don't extend that to everyone, only those who deserve it.) Not only did my husband and I never have to worry that they were ever doing anything inappropriate or disloyal with our people, but we knew they were always going the extra mile to speak well of us and carry our vision in their hearts and out their mouths! Needless to say, we love them immensely. 
After the service yesterday we had their farewell reception and many people shared what the Mackleys mean to them, and how sorely they will be missed. Thankfully they are still in the state of Florida, although way up north, they are still just a few hours car drive away and it's a path that will become familiar. My family will miss them most on the holidays. For the past five years we've spent them all together. Since their family is in Missouri, we became their family here and spent all the holidays in our home together. They won't be able to do that anymore as they are required to work every holiday in their new job. They do, however, plan to visit a lot otherwise. And I'm sure we'll make a trip or two to Tallahassee! Thankfully we can also talk on the phone as much as we like (unlimited long distance). 
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