The Holy Spirit has always played a pivotal role in the life of believers, for the last 2000 years he has been guiding them, comforting them, and empowering them to live out their faith in […]
Category: discipleship
Spiritual gifts, part one-love gifts
Spiritual Gifts: Part One – The Love Gifts Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom. These gifts are […]
Formation: the path to becoming like Jesus
Introduction In our journey of faith, the concept of formation plays a crucial role. It is not a passive process, nor does it occur by accident. Rather, it is an intentional, active pursuit of becoming […]
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 […]
4 Attitudes of transformation
In the journey of life, we all seek transformation—change that makes us better, stronger, and more aligned with our true purpose. As Christians, our transformation is deeply rooted in our faith and our relationship with […]
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 […]
The difference between leadership and discipleship
Leadership and Discipleship: Understanding the Distinct Paths to Growth and Success Introduction: Leadership and discipleship are two essential concepts that play significant roles in personal growth and success. Both involve guidance and learning, yet they […]
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 […]
Paul Benger 