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 […]
Category: culture
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 […]
Needed: Apostolic Resource Churches
Why We Desperately Need Apostolic Resource Churches Today Imagine a church that pulses with life: apostles teach with fire, miracles happen in the streets, and believers sell their homes to fund a mission that’s unstoppable. […]
How the early church changed the world
Culturally we are experiencing the rise of neo paganism. What will the church do? Perhaps what we did 2000 years ago in a pagan world. Tim Keller, 2017 In November we looked at two new […]
Spiritual Gifts: Word Gifts part 2
In our journey through the spiritual gifts, we’ve come to understand that these divine endowments are crucial for continuing the ministry of Jesus. Spiritual gifts, given to us by the Holy Spirit, empower us to […]
Principles before Practices
In the realm of leadership and church growth, there’s a recurring issue: many are eager to adopt the latest strategies and practices without understanding the foundational principles that underpin them. This trend, especially prevalent among […]
The ego is a black hole
In the bustling city of Corinth, the early church found itself divided by factions, driven by personal pride and the desire for status. Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians, addresses this root problem—ego. Ego, […]
The power of atmosphere 
Atmosphere – it’s not just a layer of gases surrounding our planet. It’s an environment, a mood, a setting that deeply impacts our daily lives. The atmosphere sets the tone for our experiences, emotions and […]
The Power and Necessity of Friendship
In the complexities and trials of life, nothing stands as a pillar of support quite like a true friend. A friend, in the purest sense, is not just a companion. They are a confidante, a […]
Mirror Mirror, how social media enslaves everyone in a trap of comparison
In an era dominated by social media, where platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter connect us instantly with a vast digital community, the allure of comparison is more prevalent than ever. While these platforms offer […]
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