A blog designed to develop missional leaders
Material obtained from The Joshua Project The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia approximately between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude. The 10/40 Window is often called "The Resistant Belt" and includes the majority of the world's Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. The original 10/40 Window... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong I imagine the readers of this blog have heard the big news, but just in case… During 21 years of ministry, God has greatly blessed us by being able to help many people discover their missionary calling. We’ve seen times of blessing where little by little we have been able to harvest... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong THE TENTH CHARACTERISTIC OF A GENESIS CHURCH IS THAT IT SELF-EVALUATES AND COMMUNICATES RESULTS TO VARIOUS LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP (LOCAL, DISTRICT, ETC.), MAKING CHANGES WHEN INDICATED. “Again!” he said, squealing with delight. Pulling the blanket back to my side, I heard him burst out into an expectation-filled laughter that filled the... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church generously provides economic resources to finance the mission in their city, their district and the world. A few years ago my kids, wife, and I gathered together and talked about different hopes and dreams that we had for the next decade. One of the goals that we set... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church involves everyone in the congregation in interceding for the needs of its community and the world. Let’s play a game. What do the following things have in common? Aunt Edna’s big toe A sick cat A fourth luxury car Destruction of a boss A big-screen plasma TV A hurricane... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong A Genesis Church assures the entire congregation and all ministries work within a team and collaborate with a unified mission to make disciples. “He’s tired, Em. He’s ready to go home to be with Jesus. We have called in hospice to care for him during the last few days of his... Continue Reading →
A Genesis Church intentionally identifies, develops and sends out pastors, missionaries and new church planters, with a focus on the educational strategy of the denomination. By: Rev. Emily Armstrong “Here, this is for you!” “Thanks…I think,” I said, skeptically eyeing the gallon-sized Ziplock bag that my friend had just placed in my hand. You would... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church preaches holiness regularly and practices holiness daily. It had been a long day at the office. I had some conflicts with some co-workers and a misunderstanding with my boss. Several unplanned interruptions had caused me to never get into a rhythm with the huge tasks on my to-do... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong A Genesis church is actively involved in the planting of a new congregation in the urban center. “Let’s make them blue,” she said. “Blue cupcakes? Do you really think people want to eat blue cupcakes?” I asked. “Of course they do! Blue cupcakes with sprinkles,” she replied. She quickly went over... Continue Reading →
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 →
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