Author Archives: mikewindley

About mikewindley

Mike Windley is Lead Pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Morrisville, NC.

One Thing

Posted on February 19, 2019 by mikewindley

So this morning I was praying and thinking, “I have so many people in my church that could use my pastoral care right now. I have so many people in my church that could use my leadership in growing be … Continue reading →

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The Way of Blessing

Posted on January 2, 2019 by mikewindley

“Blessed is the man…(who’s) delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ What a promise! Do you want to experience God’s blessing? Then make His Word your delight … Continue reading →

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Starting Off 2019 with a Song

Posted on January 1, 2019 by mikewindley

I somehow stumbled on http://www.davidhorner.org yesterday. David was the founding pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. I’m looking forward to learning more from him. His most recent post was this great song to start off the new year. … Continue reading →

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New Testament Challenge Reading Plan

Posted on January 17, 2018 by mikewindley

Welcome to the New Testament Challenge!  Have you actually ever read the New Testament?  Most people haven’t.  This is your big chance to read it through and learn more about your faith than ever before! Over the 9-weeks, beginning January … Continue reading →

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Courting Courtney

Posted on December 20, 2017 by mikewindley

I recently shared in one of my sermons at Friendship (new website in 2018, I promise!) about how I “kissed dating goodbye” and surrendered my relational status to God. Instead of dating, I began to employ a version of courtship … Continue reading →

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Accountability Questions for Men

Posted on December 20, 2017 by mikewindley

Gene Getz has a great book about church leadership structure/governance called “Elders and Leaders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church.” In it he provides a chapter that includes some accountability questions he suggests for use with your church staff. Any … Continue reading →

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On losing your soul 

Posted on March 28, 2017 by mikewindley

“Losing your soul is sort of like losing a credit card. You think it it’s in your wallet so you don’t give it much thought until one day you reach for it and can’t find it. The minute you realize … Continue reading →

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Helpful Parenting Books

Posted on March 9, 2017 by mikewindley

Here is a list of recommended parenting books I got from the Father/Son retreat at Camp Willow Springs. Jeremy Berger, a student pastor at The Summit, was the camp speaker and provided the list. Next step: buy one of these … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus Had to Die

Posted on February 22, 2017 by mikewindley

I’ve gotten the question over the years, “Why did Jesus have to die and take our sin? How does his his death absolve MY sin?” Pastor Greear’s short explanation/illustration here helps.

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Everyone is Called

Posted on February 7, 2017 by mikewindley

“Every Christian is called into full-time ministry. Once we step over the line and begin to follow Jesus, everything we do is suppose to be done in his name, representing him, with the goal of advancing his kingdom.” – Larry … Continue reading →

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