From the series: Empowered — Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts There’s a particular kind of frustration that settles into a church over time. It’s not the frustration of conflict or crisis. It’s quieter than […]
Category: Bible Teaching
The Enemy is After Your Confidence
A while back I came across a statistic that stopped me in my tracks. A leadership conference speaker mentioned that seven out of ten pastors in America were looking for other work. When I dug […]
Here Comes the Team Again part 6
Sent, Not Self-Sent Paul was sent, he didn’t commission himself. That’s worth sitting with for a moment, because it challenges an image many of us carry without realising it — Paul the maverick, the lone […]
Here Comes the Team Again part 5
The Women on Paul’s Team Open Romans 16 and start counting. Of the twenty-six-plus individuals Paul greets by name, at least nine are women. Not wives mentioned in passing. Not silent supporters. Women Paul names […]
Here Comes the Team Again part 4
When Teams Break If apostolic teams were only ever a story of triumph, we’d have reason to be suspicious. The New Testament is too honest for that. The previous posts in this series have painted […]
Here Comes the Team Again part 3
How Apostolic Teams Form Nobody applied for a job on Paul’s team. There was no recruitment drive, no interview process, no job description circulated around the churches of Asia Minor. And yet Paul assembled one […]
Here Comes the Team Again
Apostolic teams today Open almost any letter the Apostle Paul wrote and you’ll notice something immediately: he rarely writes alone. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother” […]
The wait is over “Empowered” is here
The Wait is Over: “Empowered” is Here!I can hardly contain my excitement as I write these words: “Empowered – Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts” is finally here! After months of writing, editing, and anticipating […]
Prophecy: a spiritual gift that builds the church
In the vibrant world of Pentecostal and charismatic churches, prophecy stands out as one of the most prevalent and impactful spiritual gifts. As a “power gift,” it operates dynamically, providing timely guidance as the Holy […]
Living with Spiritual Power: Embracing a Biblical View and Overcoming Evil
Why Power? In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus speaks to Peter about building His church and the authority given to His followers:“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my […]
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