Author: George Yates

Church Revitalization
George Yates

Is Knowledge Power?

Sir Francis Bacon is credited for coining the phrase, “Knowledge is power.” Many in today’s world have latched on to this illusion – get knowledge, knowledge brings power, and with

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

Who Is Your Pitcher Pouring Into?

Who Is Your Pitcher Pouring Into? “Hey Kentucky!” A voice called out from behind. Being from Kentucky, Willie spun around quickly to see who was calling out. His eyes locked

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

Get the Buy-in

When you want to be successful in a new venture or making a change, it is wise to get those traveling your journey with you to understand and agree with

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

You have a Special Gift Mix

Often in the church – and other organizations – we recruit to fill an empty slot with any warm body, the first warm body to say yes. That is all

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

Brokenness and God’s Power

We use the terms, “I’m at my lowest point. I’m broken,” or “He’s simply broken.” Have you ever pondered the question, “What is brokenness?” In the dictionary for a person,

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

Praying Scripture – like that?

“I have heard people talk about that for years, but no one ever showed me how.” The first time I heard this was from a retired widow in her seventies.

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Church Revitalization
George Yates

How Rote is Your Prayer Life?

Sitting in a church worship service as a guest, I was not surprised at the prayers being lifted up. In all honesty, the same prayers were being lifted in churches

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