Church Leadership
Top Twelve Excuses Why Christians Don’t Go to Church!
After a full house and a well attended day at church this Sunday, I thought I would make a list of the main excuses I have heard over the years as to why Christians “do not” come to church. Thus, this is not meant to be a list for “non-believers” or “non-Christians.” However, my hope…
Read MoreDiscipleship is a Command, Not an Option!
I would like to share some important things about the command of discipleship and why it is the only real option for you and your church. (Note: I will be quoting some from Stephen Lim and his article found here.) The Command of Discipleship Jesus clear said in Matthew 28:16-20, “16 Then the eleven disciples went to…
Read MoreTop 14 Reasons Why People Love/Hate Metro Praise
Top 14 Reasons People Hate Metro Praise: 14. A radical, contagious, uncompromising love for God and people. All disciples are expected to Love God defined as “passionate worship and obeying His commands,” and Love People defined as, “helping them in their times of need and preaching the full Gospel to see their soul saved!” 13.…
Read MoreWhy Elders and Deacons are So Important
I would like to share why Metro Praise International believes it is so important to have a strong church built on the two main church offices (elders/deacons) and the five-fold ministry gifts (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, & teacher). MPI Church believes in restoring the biblical form of government back to the modern church, namely the…
Read MoreSix Types of "Christians" to Avoid
Many people think we as Christians should never say to someone, “You should not come to church.” However, Paul in 1 Corinthians 5 actually teaches us when we should say to people, “you are not welcome.” Please read the passage and then check the post out: 1 Corinthians 5:11-12, “But now I am writing to…
Read MoreThree Marks of a Prideful Church/Group of Disciples
I have been motivated lately by my own personal tests in ministry to sincerely read the Scriptures and let them speak to me. Thus, in my study of 1 Corinthians 4 I have been deeply impacted by how Paul viewed the church he had planted. And how the disciples turned away from his leadership and…
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 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 MoreSix Things to Do After a Powerful Event!
I felt led to write about how to respond after a tremendous event like we just had over the last weekend at our “2011 Winter Retreat” and “Fire in the Winter Service!” Sometimes the devil, fatigue, trials, and confusion come to make us forget the experience or doubt its validity. Therefore, here are “Six Things…
Read MoreSuccessful Strategic Planning in the Church
Definition of Strategic Planning Strategic planning in the church is “the art of devising or employing plans or stratagems toward a goal” (Webster). It is clear from the Bible God loves using strategic plans to accomplish His goals, for example: Creating the universe in six days, Building the nation of Israel, Worship in the…
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