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This is a firsthand account from missionary Crystal Gibbons about a week of prayer, teaching, and encouragement for ministers from the Ukraine District. It first appeared on the Eurasia Regional website and was later shared through Nazarene News. Returning to Ukraine after two long years away was a bittersweet journey. The city of Lviv, rich... 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: 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 →
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