Daniel Conner

Daniel Conner spoke in services this weekend and really brought it! If you don't know him, you should take the time to get to know him. I have the privilege to watch him grow and mature as a pastor. My office is right next to his. Like a lot of us, he began in student ministry. Not that God had bigger plans, but God had other plans (I don't view Student Ministry as a stepping stone to becoming a "real" pastor - If you work with children or students, it doens't get any more "real" than that!). Daniel now oversees our care/compassions ministries here at Palm Valley Church. He is also leading us in our missions and outreach. It's fun to watch the energy, vision, and passion that he brings. I am excited to see where these ministries grow to under his leadership.

This weekend he spoke on serving and did great. I don't know if he has preached much, but it was obvious that he was letting God speak through him (especially during the 9:00 service this morning).

I remember my first sermon. It was in Mexico on a mission trip. I was in high school. I was so nervous I though I would be sick to my stomache. My youth pastor told me something that I will never forget. He said that when I am not nervous to handle God's Word is when I shouldn't speak. He was talking about the heart attitude and the power of God's Word. I also like what I heard from Greg, that when ego walks onto the stage, God walks off. That is so true! Speaking and teaching God's Word is humbling. This weekend, I heard and saw daniel and I could tell that ego wasn't on stage.

Way to go Daniel!