A blog designed to develop missional leaders
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 →
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 →
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 →
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