Category: culture
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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 of the most effective missionary teams in history. How? The answer matters because it challenges almost every assumption we bring…
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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. Picture a diverse crew of people fasting together, launching missionaries to uncharted lands, while another hub in a bustling city…
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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 books by scholar Larry Hurtado, Destroyer of the gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World (Baylor University Press, 2016) and Why on…
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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 serve and build up the church. As we delve deeper into the specific categories of these gifts, today we focus…
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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 younger leaders, often leads to frustration and failure when the adopted practices do not yield the expected results. Principles, Patterns,…
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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, our sense of self-esteem, can become a black hole, an insatiable void that consumes everything around it and yet is…
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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 interactions. It’s a powerful element that both reflects and shapes the culture of a community, and it’s something we should…
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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 source of comfort, and a beacon of hope during the darkest times. But what does it mean to be a…
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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 a space for self-expression and connection, they also create a trap – the comparison trap. Social media enslaves individuals in…
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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 health of our communities. It not only uplifts our spirits but also strengthens our resilience and brings us closer together.…
