Category: discipleship
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Raising up young leaders is one of the most important responsibilities of any church or organisation. The next generation of leaders needs more than just skills and knowledge—they need confidence. Without confidence, their potential remains untapped, their influence is limited, and their ability to lead others effectively is hindered. But confidence is not something that…
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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 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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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 meaningful ways. In this blog we delve deep into understanding the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives…
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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 essential tools that equip us to serve others and fulfill our unique roles in the Body of Christ. In this…
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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 more like Jesus Christ. We are all being formed into something, whether we realise it or not. The challenge lies…
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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 God as the ultimate designer and builder. As believers, we have the privilege of partnering with Jesus to build His…
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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 God. Four attitudes play a crucial role in this process: Repentance, Confession, Forgiveness, and Humility. 1. Repentance: Continual Change of…
