In the journey of faith, understanding spiritual gifts is paramount. These divine endowments are bestowed upon every follower of Jesus, each serving as a unique instrument for the fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth. As […]
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Building a culture of celebration
In our busy and often challenging lives, it’s easy to get caught up in negativity and forget to celebrate the good things. But cultivating a culture of celebration is essential for our well-being and the […]
Builders with Jesus of His Church
Introduction In the book of Hebrews, it is written, “For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.” (Hebrews 11:10 ESV) This passage highlights the divine role of […]
why i tithe, and i think you should too
In the world of finances and giving, the concept of tithing holds a significant place. Derived from the word “tithe,” which simply means a tenth, tithing involves giving back 10 percent of one’s income. This […]
Embracing the Warmth: The Benefits of Summer Christian Festivals
Introduction As the sun’s golden rays usher in the season of warmth and growth (we hope), a sense of excitement fills the hearts of Christians around the world. Summer isn’t just a time for vacations […]
8 signs that a “Who’s Next” culture is missing.
As a church we are continually striving to have a “who’s next” culture, to empower the next generation and continually raise up new leaders. Here are 10 signs of that culture being missing. 1. You […]
Bowling Alone: The Rise of Individualism and Its Impact on Community
In his book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam notes that while more people in the United States are going ten-pin bowling than ever before, fewer than ever are joining teams. This phenomenon, which he […]
A few recent messages
Over the last month, I’ve enjoyed bringing three messages into the life of our church, Ikon church. I thought I’d like to share the links with you here as many of you connect with them […]
Remote Workers Need Small Talk
At the beginning of this pandemic in March 2020 we decided that Our workers needed Smalltalk as well as needing remote meetings for productivity and planning. So we organised zoom meeting every Tuesday at 11 […]
Why would 7 out of 10 Pastors be looking for other work
Scott Sauls Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville recently said that 7 out of 10 pastors in America are looking for other work. He mentioned this statistic was brought to him by a staff […]
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