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About dkoop

Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

You are What You Do

Posted on June 3, 2011 by dkoop

“Do well in school!  Behave yourself!  Do your best.  Eat your vegetables.”  Did you hear statements like that?   Did you believe, “if I perform well then I have value?”   I did.  This lie affected me for years.     I felt … Continue reading →

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You Cannot Change

Posted on May 25, 2011 by dkoop

This series has caused much discussion.  It’s great to see God at work!    Here’s a recap from week 1: Have you ever said, “I’ll never get out of debt?”  “I can’t lose this extra weight!”  “My marriage will always be bad.”  … Continue reading →

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Pastor Statistics (US)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dkoop

Here are the statistics on pastors that I refer to from time to time.  There is much reason to be concerned based on this information.  Personally I feel God has called me to be a pastor for life and to … Continue reading →

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Church Decline Statistics (US)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by dkoop

• Approximately 4,000 churches close their doors every year while only 1,000 new churches are opened! 16% of churches received no new members. 13% even reported having no children as members!   HALF the churches in the US did not reach … Continue reading →

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