Worthy Leadership = Faithful Followership
The clearest job description for Christ-followers is seen here in Matthew 4:19. We read…“’Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I…
Reclaiming Organic Discipleship
Alternative Kingdoms
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” –…
The Grittiness of Faith
“I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger…
A Life of Worship
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart…
Love & Suffering
“For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to…
How is Jesus Asking You to be Obedient Today?
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does…
Give a Sincere Compliment Today!
“A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in settings of silver.” – Proverbs 25:11 NKJV “I can live…
Stepping Boldly Into The Present
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot…
The Great Mission of God
“Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all…
49 Years Ago
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the…
Pressing On…
“(12) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on…
What Does is Really Mean to Live by Faith?
“These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned…
Love is a Choice
“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT…
To Encounter God is To Change
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the…
Fathers & Church Leaders
“Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I…
The Power of Small Encounters
“For who has despised the day of small things?” – Zechariah 4:10 In the context of Zechariah 4:10 the new…
A Strange Jesus
A Strange Jesus Popular culture often creates the impression that Jesus was a softy. We are all familiar with the…
How is Jesus Changing Your Mind?
“…for we have the mind of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 2:16b “Do not conformto the pattern of this world,but be…
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.