Shall We Obey God or The State?
“Then the herald loudly proclaimed, ‘Nations and peoples of every language, this is what you are commanded to do: ……
Reclaiming Organic Discipleship
Happy 4th of July!
Founding Father Elias Boudinot saw a correlation between the account in Exodus 13 and the American experience. The fact that Boudinot…
Our Country – Month of July
For the month of July, I will be writing about what some of our Founding Fathers believed and said in regard…
Degrees of Punishment in Hell?
“But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of…
The Floodlight Ministry of the Spirit
“He [The Holy Spirit] will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.” –…
Playing it Safe
“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; –…
Fully Alive
“Some said, ‘He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?’” – John 10:20 NLT…
Where are The Trustworthy?
“But select capable men from all the people–men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain–and appoint them as…
5 Points in Sharing our Faith
In Acts 17, when the Apostle Paul addressed the Stoics, Epicureans, and Greek philosophers on Mars Hill, where did he begin?…
Law or Grace? What’s the Relationship?
One of the most profound truths that I have learned in the last four years is the fact that the…
God’s Standards and Teachings Convict of Sin
Scripture tells us that even Gentiles who were not raised under the teaching of the Law understand in their hearts…
Prayer is Directed TO God, Not Directing God
“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in…
Believing God for Amazing Things
“Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they…
Feel Better But Don’t Become Better?
“Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live,” –…
As shrewd as…?
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”…
Fellowship or Followership?
“And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] Immediately they left their…
We Can’t Read the Bible and Be Lazy
“No man can read the Bible and be lazy. Christianity increases a man’s wants, and therefore increases his capacity for…
Prayer is Getting God’s Will Done on Earth
“ …your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” – Matthew 6:10 NIV Prayer…
ABOUT DALE AND LINDA
Dale and Linda have been a team in ministry and in marriage for over 54 years. They were each very active in college campus ministries before they met each other … Dale at Oregon State and Linda at Oklahoma State University. Linda taught elementary school two years while Dale finished his graduate three year Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary, having finished the first year at Dallas Theological Seminary. during this period of time he was Youth Pastor over four years at a church in San Clemente, California. Establishing Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, Oregon, in 1978, Dale led the church as Senior Pastor for over 31 years, retiring in 2009 as Pastor Emeritus. Dale and Linda have been teaching discipleship groups the Bible, mentoring and consulting pastors since then in Dale Ebel Ministries. They have three married children and thirteen grandchildren. They are pleased and give God praise that all three of their children are making an impact for Christ in this world as well as are several of their grown grandkids.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Clark, Rick Hennessy and Dale Ebel form the Board of Directors for Dale Ebel Ministries. Mike and Rick are business owners. Proverbs 20:18 (NLT) says, “Plans succeed through good counsel . . .” Godly wisdom, common sense, critically important skills, and clarity of spiritual instruction have been invaluable in what these men offer in advising our ministry. We are eternally grateful for them, and Dale Ebel Ministries is thriving, in large part, to the commitment of these men.