Kevin G Ford

An attentive heart to God means intentionally seeking Him, quieting the noise, and focusing on His voice, Word, and presence. As we cultivate attentiveness, we connect with God and understand His plans for our lives.

Memories of Billy's funeral - March 2, 2018 3. My Jeanie, softly quoting the old hymn, "Heaven came down & glory filled my soul," and then she said, "And I know he would want me to say, when heaven comes down for you may you be ready." @BillyGraham @TheBGLibrary

Memories of Billy's funeral - March 2, 2018 2. The cross shining on Billy's casket (see my picture)! @BillyGraham @TheBGLibrary

Memories of Billy's funeral - March 2, 2018 1. The crowds who lined the roads & bridges, waiting as his body passed on the way to Charlotte to call out his name with great respect & love. @BillyGraham @TheBGLibrary

My brother-in-law, Billy Graham, was laid to rest three years ago today in the garden of the @TheBGLibrary. Of all the memories of that day, 3 stay with me:

Next week, 25 veteran pastors & ministry leaders will join LFM at @Chetola_Resort to listen, pray, and explore opportunities for new mentoring communities for US pastors. At this pivotal time, the Church needs more healthy leaders equipped to lead thriving ministries!

SUNDAY EXTRA: The biggest thing is never big enough if not done for the Glory of God. The smallest thing is always big enough if done for the Glory of God. Whatever it is that God has given to us, let it be for the Glory of God. #BibleStudy VIDEO: vimeo.com/468989280

This past week, I addressed the @CBMCCHARLOTTE Queen City Leader Summit. I asked those Christian business leaders, and I'm asking you today, is there someone 10 years younger that you're mentoring? Encouraging? Listening to them? WATCH VIDEO: vimeo.com/467367167

Please join us in welcoming Dave McKechnie to the LFM Board of Directors! The very active but retired Senior Pastor of @HoustonsGrace, he helped launch the Houston campus of @fullerseminary and has a passion for educating and mentoring young pastors.

SUNDAY EXTRA: As a Christian, what makes your life distinctive? How are you different from your non-Christian neighbors or colleagues at work? @GordonConwell Associate Professor Jim Singleton shares Part 2 of his series "Growing in Times of Exile" - leightonfordministries.org/s…

SUNDAY EXTRA: ". . . but they have rejected me from being king over them" (1 Samuel 8:7). Pastor Bryan Kim of EKKO Church says too often, we want a human king to buffer US from God. He asks "what would it be like if we wanted God as king?" SERMON: vimeo.com/452365463

SUNDAY EXTRA: In times of trouble, where do you seek shelter? My friend Elizabeth Archer Klein reminds us that where we dwell impacts our identity - and we're invited to dwell with God Almighty! Join me in watching this week's Sunday Extra on Psalm 91: vimeo.com/445568066

How about some good news, for a change? This week on Sunday Extra, my friend Josh Moody will share from Ephesians 3 on how to not just "get through" these troubled times, but to grow thru it as we are related deeply to Christ and His love. PREVIEW: vimeo.com/443257697

Now you can support the mentoring of young missional leaders while shopping from your couch! What will they think of next? Please consider supporting LFM's mentoing ministry via AmazonSmile . . . and learn more in this brief video: vimeo.com/440443709

SUNDAY EXTRA: So many voices! Loud voices! Which one to listen to? This week, my friend Zack Eswine takes us to Proverbs to learn to discern the voices of the Naive, Foolish, Scoffer, and Wounded, and discern the Wisdom Voice of Jesus: vimeo.com/440057681

In the midst of all that's going on in our world, it's easy to be discouraged. Me too! On Monday, I joined @TCTTV for a conversation on encouragement, including a reading of God's great promise in Isaiah 55. Watch the full interview here: tct.tv/watch-tct/on-demand-p…

LEIGHTON ON LEADERSHIP: "There are a lot of great leaders we think about who are great speakers. How many do we know that are great listeners?" Learn more in my conversation with the Atlas Leadership Podcast: apple.co/3drSnw4 @SilentImages @carmelbaptist

"The very phrase, to speak about Jesus in Hong Kong, means to talk about nonsense. So how do you present Jesus when what we are thinking about Jesus is that it represents nonsense?" - Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Peter Chao : vimeo.com/394503488