A blog designed to develop missional leaders
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 →
The following is part of an article written by Mark Silvers at crossworld.org. In the previous entry, Silvers noted 8 reasons we should pray for global impact, and today he shares 10 great ways we can pray for the nations. Find a way to make prayer for the nations part of your regular life. When... Continue Reading →
Many times, I hear pastors and leaders who admit to struggling with why and how to intercede for the world. It seems like such a big task. Where do we start? And will our prayers truly make a difference? In the next two entries, I will share an article written by Mark Silvers at crossworld.org,... Continue Reading →
From the beginning, Nazarene Missions International(NMI) has been praying for the work of the globalchurch. As a global denomination that ministers in 164world areas, we strive to be connected and lift eachother up in prayer.This desire is not unique to the Church of the Nazarene. A heart for missions andthe work of God’s kingdom here... Continue Reading →
When you think of God’s blessing, what do you think of? Good health? Financial stability? Your family’s safety? These are all valid and wonderful things to pray for. They are, indeed, blessings from God! However, what if God “gifted” you with uneasiness? What if his favor resting upon you were to look like a broken... Continue Reading →
I continue to be burdened by the war in the Holy Land. I am discouraged at how many times we have been eager to offer opinions or assign blame, and how seldom we seem moved to intercede for all those affected. To that end, I desire to share the following prayer written and offered by... Continue Reading →
As the GENESIS ministry in the Mesoamerica Region, we have been preparing our annual Prayer Campaign, focused on interceding for the cities of our nations. We deeply thank Carlos Castro and Sugey Barrón, and also a team of translators who have worked hard on this project for several months. This year the reader will notice... Continue Reading →
Starting today, April 19, 2023, Nazarene Missions International in the Mesoamerica Region is calling all Nazarenes to intercede in the next 40 days for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our churches and nations. An overview of the campaign is provided below, and the entire devotional plan can be accessed at the link below.... Continue Reading →
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong Several weeks ago, I gave an overview of what I feel to be – after years of ministry – the job description for a pastor. We discovered from Scripture that God has called the pastor to do four simple things: to pray, to preach, to love and to lead. In today’s... Continue Reading →
By: Cathy Spangler Father, give us eyes to see others as You see them, especially the ones that are different from us with different opinions than us: people we have been ignoring and not “seeing.” Reform and break down our attitudes and the walls we build that devalue human beings that You care for. Help... Continue Reading →
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