Obedience is the Virtue-Making Virtue
“Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Obey…
Reclaiming Organic Discipleship
Virtue in the Ordinary
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good…
Wealthy in Righteousness
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.” – Psalm 33:12 Let not the nation count wealth as wealth;…
Thanksgiving
“… Proclaim liberty throughout all the land to all its inhabitants…” – Leviticus 25:10 NKJV The Pilgrims, in their quest…
Unleash His Kingdom
“Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10 NIV Embrace our…
Worthy Leadership Flows out of Faithful Followership
The clearest job description for Christ followers is found in Matthew 4:19 – “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I…
Pastors from the Pulpits
One of the greatest tragedies in modern evangelicalism is the compartmentalization of truth. Sadly, we have narrowed where we believe…
The First Presidential Oath
The Nation’s first Chief Executive took his oath of office on April 30th, 1789 in New York City on the…
The Courageous Patrick Henry
When was the last time you heard an evangelical pastor teach about the command that Jesus gave to His disciples…
George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights
By Rick Hunt and Dale Ebel “So they called the apostles back in and commanded them never again to…
Christopher Columbus: Christ Bearer to the Islands of the Sea
“He [Christ the Messiah] will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the…
An American Patriot: Henry Lee
In Deuteronomy 9:4, Moses tells the Israelites that their enemies will not be driven out because of their righteousness, but…
Separation of Church and State: Its Original Intent
The Biblical principle of separation of Church and State is found in 2 Chronicles: 16 “But when he [king Uzziah…
The Brave Actions of Paul Revere
As we have seen in Scripture, God has called some of our best known men in history only to be…
A True Story About Thomas Jefferson
“It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out” –…
James Madison & His Epilepsy
By Rick Hennessy “…Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,” – Leviticus 25:10. This verse was…
John Adams: A God-Fearing Founder
“For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land of flowing streams and pools of water, with…
The Father of the American Revolution: Samuel Adams
By Rick Hunt Founding Father Samuel Adams was a man of strength and resolve. In 1780 he wrote an article…
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.