There’s a quiet assumption running through much of the Western church that goes something like this: spiritual gifts are for a certain kind of Christian. The upfront ones. The confident ones. The ones who seem […]
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The Enemy is After Your Confidence
A while back I came across a statistic that stopped me in my tracks. A leadership conference speaker mentioned that seven out of ten pastors in America were looking for other work. When I dug […]
The wait is over “Empowered” is here
The Wait is Over: “Empowered” is Here!I can hardly contain my excitement as I write these words: “Empowered – Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts” is finally here! After months of writing, editing, and anticipating […]
Form, Fill, Function: Unlocking Your God-Given Purpose
By Paul Benger We live in a world obsessed with outcomes. Show us the metrics. Give us the results. What’s the function? But in the Kingdom of God, function isn’t the starting point—it’s the result […]
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 […]
Prophecy: a spiritual gift that builds the church
In the vibrant world of Pentecostal and charismatic churches, prophecy stands out as one of the most prevalent and impactful spiritual gifts. As a “power gift,” it operates dynamically, providing timely guidance as the Holy […]
Living with Spiritual Power: Embracing a Biblical View and Overcoming Evil
Why Power? In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus speaks to Peter about building His church and the authority given to His followers:“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my […]
Unveiling God’s Active Presence: Healing and Miracles
spiritual gifts: power gifts, part two, healing and miracles In our previous discussions, we’ve delved into the significance and nature of spiritual gifts. Today, we focus on two powerful gifts that demonstrate God’s active presence: […]
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 […]
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