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“The business world told us to build the brand first and figure out the substance later. That strategy has quietly crept into church leadership — and it is costing us more than we realise.”
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I have to be honest with you. I don’t have the gift of hospitality. I know that’s a strange confession for a pastor to make. But it’s true. If you knock on my door unannounced, I will welcome you. I’ll make you a cup of tea. I’ll be warm, I’ll be kind, I’ll be genuinely…
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From the series: Empowered — Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts Let me name the elephant in the room. When most Christians hear the phrase “spiritual gifts,” they’re broadly fine — until the conversation gets to the gifts that involve healing, miracles, prophecy and tongues. That’s when the room shifts. Eyes drop. People who were…
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From the series: Empowered — Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts There’s a pattern I’ve noticed in churches over the years. You walk through the door, spend a few weeks in the services, and fairly quickly you start to sense what the community values most. For some churches it’s the teaching — careful, expository, scholarly.…
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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 of a deeper, more intentional process. Before God ever asks us to do anything, He forms us. Then He fills…
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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: healing and miracles. These gifts serve as vital tools for continuing the ministry of Jesus, bringing the kingdom of God…
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In a world bustling with constant activity and endless distractions, it’s easy to overlook the importance of beginnings and endings. Whether it’s a project, a relationship, or a personal goal, the way we start and finish things can significantly impact our experiences and outcomes. The adage “first impressions last” holds true, but let’s not forget…
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Scott Sauls Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville recently said that 7 out of 10 pastors in America are looking for other work. He mentioned this statistic was brought to him by a staff member and by recollection thought it could be from Barna or Lifeway. I’ve searched for the specific research for a…
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Co-Pilot.Have you got one?Who is it? As a kid I loved watching Rally Driversto me they were the best.My infatuation lead me to understand,their skill, though immense, was exponentially enhanced by having a great co-pilot Co Pilots are co-driversThey navigate,they set the pace, they anticipate what’s ahead.The turns, the sharpness of the bends, the camberand…
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Yesterday I spoke a message entitled God is my source and in it I spoke about the atmosphere of your life and the need to be able to shift an atmosphere on Mondays as well as Sundays. So many people tell me how worshipping together in Church helps them and changes their thinking, their spirit…
