Tag Archives: Training

Church Planting and the Apostles’ Doctrine

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Immediately after the birth of the New Testament Church on the Day of Pentecost, we read where the believers gathered together to form a community of fellowship, prayer and doctrinal instruction. (Acts 2:42) I’ve been thinking about this for a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Waste Your Sorrows

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Suffering and affliction is inevitable in this life. It proves the truth of the Bible that we live in a fallen world. Sooner or later suffering will land on our doorsteps; it will visit our life. As Christians, we are … Continue reading →

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ReThinking Church, Part 8 – Church Planting is NOT the Mission

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Now, before you have a stroke, let me explain. Of course church planting is part of the overall strategy of evangelism and the spread of the Gospel. However, if we count the establishing or planting of a church as the … Continue reading →

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Does Man Have Free Will?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Extreme Calvinists say “no” and extreme Arminians worship free will. As always, there is a great need for balance! There are pitfalls as a result of the logical conclusions we will arrive at if we embrace either extreme. The greatest … Continue reading →

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Church Planters Conference – November 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Here is a report concerning the PROJECT INDIA Church Planters Conference held in November in rural India. Many great testimonies are coming in regarding the work the Lord did and is doing from this conference. I’ll be sharing some of … Continue reading →

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ReThinking Church, Part 6 – God Uses the Wrong People

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

As we continue investigating the New Testament model of ‘church,’ the next thing which stands out is how the Lord uses all the ‘wrong people.’ Of course, I say this tongue in cheek as only the Lord can make a … Continue reading →

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Pray Big…Think Small

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Yes, you read the title correctly; Pray Big… Think Small. After spending a lot of time with various people throughout many years of ministry, I find these two reversed in people’s life. Instead they are always thinking big, promoting big … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Leaders Are We Creating?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

I’m finding a very sad pattern emerging. I have been blogging and tweeting fairly regularly since March of 2011. Since that time, I have friended and followed many leaders and pastors, including very young ones. Now, I love the excitement … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Question

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The best disciples are made when those in training are really free to question the positions and beliefs of their teachers. Depending upon how secure the teacher is to receive such questioning will determine its fruitfulness. However, the freedom to … Continue reading →

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3 Questions Good Leaders Ask

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

During the first part of the 1980′s, while spending several years in preparation for ministry, I worked in sales. During this time I found I had a keen interest in the personalities and decisions which shaped my older clients. My … Continue reading →

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Learning From Pirates

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Buccaneers and Swashbucklers offer a romantic view of life on the seven seas. Imagining a free lifestyle of no responsibility or accountability strikes the common chord of harmony with most in the west. Freelance movements and adventure are the actions … Continue reading →

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Fire Shut Up In My Bones!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

It was 28 years ago, but I can still remember the text. (Jer. 20:9) I also remember the flame of the Holy Spirit in my inner man. I knew very little. In fact, I was unqualified to even be speaking but circumstances … Continue reading →

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