A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently, I was recommended a book by Stephen M.R. Covey. Although Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others was written for leaders in all walks of life, I find it interesting that several times the author uses Christian concepts, especially stewardship: “A fundamental belief of a Trust... Continue Reading →
By: Yerys Amador During Discover Missions in Kenya, Africa in June 2024, I heard the testimony of one of our young people exploring a call to missions. He used a phrase that is perhaps understood in many parts of Latin America, but is especially known in the Dominican Republic: he said that he wanted to... Continue Reading →
By: José Samuel Mérida Today I want to continue talking about a crucial aspect of the call to ministry that is often overlooked: the importance of formal education. If we truly feel God's call to serve in pastoral or missionary ministry, we must be willing to invest the time and effort necessary to adequately prepare.... Continue Reading →
The following is the fifth – and final – in a series based on a Reformation lecture by theologian H. Ray Dunning and re-formatted for the Holiness Today podcast. The first article dealt with Martin Luther and his understanding of justification by faith alone. This is the continuation of Part I of Dunning’s lecture on... Continue Reading →
By: José Samuel Mérida First Church of the Nazarene, Guatemala As laypeople and pastors, we often hear about "God's call" to ministry. To many, this sounds like a special privilege, a medal to wear proudly before others. However, we must challenge that perception. From our experience in the local church, we can affirm with certainty... Continue Reading →
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 The following is the fourth in a series based on a Reformation lecture by theologian H. Ray Dunning and re-formatted for the Holiness Today podcast. The first article dealt with Martin Luther and his understanding of justification by faith alone. Most of us are aware that we stand in a theological tradition... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong The following is the third in a series based on a Reformation lecture by theologian H. Ray Dunning and re-formatted for the Holiness Today podcast. The first article dealt with Martin Luther and his understanding of justification by faith alone. John Calvin was the systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation. His name... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong The following is the second in a series based on a Reformation lecture by theologian H. Ray Dunning and re-formatted for the Holiness Today podcast. The first article dealt with Martin Luther and his understanding of justification by faith alone. Martin Luther revolutionized the Christian faith through the concept of the universal... 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 →
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