Prayer can be a powerful tool to bring about healing in our lives. As Christians, we are called to pray for one another and believe God will answer those prayers. So, how do you go about praying for someone who is sick or injured? Here are four steps you can take to make sure your …
Our modern culture often pressures us to look and act a certain way or to keep up with the latest trends. But God calls us to something deeper and more meaningful. We should strive to be in the world but not of the world. To do this, we must reject the values of our culture …
Planting churches in non-traditional locations Some church planters are focusing on planting churches in locations that are not typically associated with traditional churches, such as coffee shops, breweries, or coworking spaces. Here is a question to ask yourself: Where would a non-believer go and not feel intimidated by their presuppositions about church? Using technology to …
If you feel a calling to start a church, you are in for an incredible spiritual adventure. Too often, people are swept up in the excitement of their church planting experience, become overwhelmed by all the moving parts, or fail to conduct all of the necessary research to ensure success. Church planters need to come …
Eighty-two percent of the population in the United States had a social networking profile as of 2021, representing a two percent increase from the 80 percent usage reach in the previous year. Undoubtedly, social media has become a massive part of our life in America. It’s an effective way of sharing memories and educational content, bringing awareness, and, if you are …
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Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it’s a list of what I’m watching, listening to, pondering and exploring. What I’m watching Night Sky – on Amazon Prime Irene and Franklin York, a retired couple, have a secret: a Chamber buried in their backyard that miraculously leads to a strange, …
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“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.” – Matthew 14:22-23, NIV As pastors and leaders, we deal with many things within the ministry. …
There is a lot to consider when it comes to bi-vocational ministry. It would behoove us to count the cost before venturing out. If you are called to plant a church, God will open up doors and pave the way. The question really is: are you willing to take a pragmatic approach to church planting …
God has downloaded something unique into each of His followers. He has given you a dream and a purpose. Pursuing goals does not go against our Christian faith unless you have ungodly motives or selfish ambition. If it is a “God-given” dream, He wants you to go for it with all your heart! Consider these …
Growing up, I often heard of people discussing IQ scores. (IQ = cognitive intelligence) Then I saw a TV show that traced the life of several people with genius-level IQs. Most of the results were not great. In turn, they looked at those who had an average IQ but had what they called a high …
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. For example: Reach – Teach – Send Empowered by God to reach others for Christ. What we need is more clarity on the sending and reaching. Are we building the local church or God’s kingdom? What …
Dictionary.com defines replanting: “To plant (something) again or in a new place…” With regards to a church replant, a church avoids permanent closure by recognizing it will cease to exist unless conditions are drastically changed to facilitate growth. Here are some facts about churches in the USA that most pastors and church planters have …