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Practical Steps for Anger and Conflict Resolution: Focus on what I can do to correct it Strive to understand the other person’s perspective Encourage open discussion, allow both parties to express their feelings First admit that I am part of the problem Recognize I cannot do anything to change the other person (only Christ can)  Continue Reading »

At Creekside, we’ve recently been going through a process of interviewing some select men from our congregation to serve as an Elder. The process is by no means a short one; it involves four phases once they get to the current eldership’s interviews and there is a process of vetting that happens before to ensure  Continue Reading »

When I started at Creekside the elders asked me what I was excepting out of the “laying on of the hands of the Elders” to install me into the office of pastor and Elder. I said, “My main expectation is that is done biblically.” I said this because the act is not just an element  Continue Reading »

At Creekside, we take Eldership very seriously – because the Bible takes it very seriously. Following the example we see in scripture, our church is led by a group of qualified men. Together they make decisions for the body that will honor the Lord and look out for the betterment of all the individuals involved.  Continue Reading »