Category: growth
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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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Follow the link below for a shot (5 min) guide on one way to pray the Psalms Praying the psalms
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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 the heart of Florence stands the majestic cathedral, a colossal structure spanning three city blocks, its dome visible throughout Tuscany. This architectural marvel, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, is often hailed as “the greatest architectural feat in the western world.” Brunelleschi’s visionary approach transformed an unfinished project into a masterpiece, defying the conventional methods of…
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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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In the book of Acts, Luke opens by referencing his former work, the Gospel of Luke, where he detailed “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” This phrase—”began”—signals that Jesus’ ministry continues, and spiritual gifts are the means by which the church continues the ministry of Jesus The New Testament identifies around 20 spiritual…
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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…
