What The Stocks Falling Can Teach Us
“Not again!” I could not believe what I saw for the second day in a row, the plummeting of our cherished economy. I am not an economist or a financial guy, but I thought I would weigh in on the state of the US economy in recent days and what it can teach us as…
Read MoreFive Things I Once Was…
Today, as I was enjoying some good Chicago pizza with an ole’ friend downtown- some things jumped into my mind. During our talk I was reminded of who I was when I first started ministry. I know it is easy for us as Christians to confess our past before Christ, but sometimes we give the…
Read MoreThe Cost of Discipleship
I just got back from our Southeast Asian Mission Trip. We were in northern and southern India and in Nepal. Plus, we had our leader from Pakistan join us in Nepal. After our meetings and training times we have reported over 200 churches and 110 pastors in these areas. This was the most fruitful 14…
Read More"Five Things Leadership Books/Blogs Wont Do For You!"
I have spent the last four years earning a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Liberty “Cemetery,” excuse me… I mean, “Seminary.” During this time I was introduced to leadership books, blogs, and the like. I must say that coming from a Pentecostal “the Holy Ghost will lead background,” I have been blessed by many…
Read MoreOnce Was Young… but Now I’m Older!
As I was getting ready this morning for a weekend of reaching youth with the Gospel and the call of full time ministry I was struck by the thought of “getting older.” I was first called to preach the Gospel in a nursing home at 18 years old and I have always had a powerful…
Read More"Cross-Cultural Church Planting"
INTRODUCTION: Planting the Church of Jesus Christ Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail.” The word church in the Greek, “ekklesia,” means “all who are called by and to Christ in the fellowship of His salvation.”[1] Thus, Jesus was declaring upon Peter and his…
Read MoreBook Review of "Cross-Cultural Servanthood"
Overview: True Servanthood is a Must for All Ministers “Cross-Cultural Servanthood,” by Duane Elmer is a powerful life changing book that is a must read for all those in ministry! The book centers on the context of ministering to different cultures and most of the examples come from the foreign mission field; however, the principles…
Read MoreWhy Does God Send People to Hell?
I address the recent issues with Rob Bell, “Love Wins” and those who question the character of the God of the Bible- who sends sinners to hell forever.
Read MoreDoes God Really Love the Whole World?
I would like to choose one main passage from both the Old and New Testament to show the heart of God for the salvation of the nations. Old Testament Jonah 4:11, “And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people…
Read MoreIs Heaven Boring?
“Your heaven is boring! We have multiple books the size of your Bible called the ‘Vedas,’ which tell countless adventures in the heavens, beautiful descriptions of the gods who live there, and the endless pleasures that are enjoyed,” spoke the young Hari Krishna while we were debating about Jesus and the need for the cross.…
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