Prior to the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, “the ministry” was delegated to a small percentage of people. These included Levites, Priests, Prophets, and a few other leaders in Israel. The cross of Christ, however, changed that. The ministry responsibility was expanded exponentially- to every believer in Christ. Believers are a volunteer army thatContinue reading “The Cross Changed “the Ministry” (The Grammatically Correct Church Series)”
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Haunted by a Fallacy (The Grammatically-Correct Church)
“Church” is not a verb (something done to people), nor is it an adjective (a kind of formal clothes). It is a noun that describes neither a place nor a thing (a building or an organization). Likewise, ministry is neither a profession and ministers are not merely paid professions (and I am being paid toContinue reading “Haunted by a Fallacy (The Grammatically-Correct Church)”
Poll: What is the role of church leaders?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “That’s our job as pastors and teachers, not to do works of service for people, but rather to prepare, to train, to empower God’s people for works of service.” – from Me to We by Alan Nelson (48) Note- Anyone can vote in this poll, even ifContinue reading “Poll: What is the role of church leaders?”
The Greatest Thing You Could Ever Do (Greater Works Series)
Last November, I celebrated by 37th birthday and it was nothing monumental. But out of curiosity, I researched some of the great accomplishments people have achieved before their 37th birthday. Michelangelo finished painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Robert Jarvik invented a pneumatically powered heart. Frederic William Herschel invented the contact lens. Francis ScottContinue reading “The Greatest Thing You Could Ever Do (Greater Works Series)”
Shepherding Well 