A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church creates and utilizes a plan to involve each Nazarene (of any age group) in discipleship and ministry on the local and/or district level. I had been a missionary for two full years and was traveling to many different countries preaching and teaching. One of the things I spoke... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong A Genesis Church is one that serves as a continual presence in its community through the practice of compassion. There are certain things in life that should be turned on and off. Let me name a few: a lamp, an alarm clock, a fan, a television, a cell phone, a vehicle. ... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A GENESIS CHURCH WEEKLY CELEBRATES SERVICES THAT ARE RELEVANT TO AND TRANSFORMATIONAL FOR ITS COMMUNITY. What time is it?” I asked the man on the street as I was hurrying to run errands. “Where are you from?” he asked me back in rapid Dominican Spanish. “The U.S. But do you know... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong In his lecture on the Apostle’s Creed, Dr. H. Ray Dunning says this regarding the Communion of Saints: “The Church is a congregation of real flesh-and-blood people. This fact is both the glory of the Church and one of its dangers. C.S. Lewis suggests that one way the devil can tempt... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verse: “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7 NIV Did you know that 4.4 billion people around the world live in cities? By... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong Key Verses: “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong *The following is an excerpt from a recording of the radio ministry Showers of Blessing. These words from Jarrette Aycock were aired on that show in 1945 and come from his sermon, “The Triumph of the Cross.” Freed from alcohol addiction, Aycock served as an evangelist for 30 years. He also was... Continue Reading →
Eleven years ago, a group of passionate Caribbean leaders came together with a shared mission to serve others. From this vision, the "Called to Serve" opportunity was born: a unique combination of the 'Youth in Missions' concept and a 'Maximum Mission' approach. For the past decade, this two-week mission has provided a platform for people... Continue Reading →
By: Abner Gutiérrez Rivera From February 8 to 13, 2024, a retreat for Missions Mobilization coordinators in the Mesoamerica Region was held in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. 14 mobilizers and coordinators from the five fields attended and enjoyed a time of learning, planning, prayer, and relaxation. During the rest and training days, God moved through... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently the 2024 World Surfing Games were held in Arecibo, on the north coast of Puerto Rico. The local reef break is one of the most powerful waves near the island. In a nod to the upcoming Olympic competition that surfers were trying to qualify for, Margara is one of the... Continue Reading →
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