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Guatemala and Costa Rica hosted Encuentro June 30 – July 14. It impacted the lives of hundreds of people, from the communities where the teams ministered to the volunteers. Linda Alguera, 26, a doctor from Nicaragua, shared her experience in Guatemala. “ ...My friend and I spoke with our pastor and received help from the... Continue Reading →
Forty-eight Panamanians and 21 people from the Kansas District, USA, joined July 27-29 for an urban Maximum Mission in Panama City. The purpose was to impact the sites where Genesis missionaries are serving. On the first day they served in the Carrasquilla community, which is the area of responsibility for Genesis missionaries Keila Molina and... Continue Reading →
By Karl Vaters The best way to help foster the Fruit of the Spirit in others is not by demanding it of them, but by living it out with them. This generation wants to honor its elders and be mentored by them. That may not feel like it’s true – especially if you, like me,... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 3. Ban Delusional Talk Those of us who resist change are often delusional. I can continue to be rude to my spouse and our marriage will get better. I can slack off at work and get a better performance review. I can get... Continue Reading →
By Carey Nieuwhof I’ve heard it several times this week already this week from different sources. One of the tensions many of us wrestle with as leaders who are trying to navigate change happens when people tell us: I want our church to grow. I just don’t want it to change. Every time I hear... Continue Reading →
This week we have been exploring the characteristics of a holy life as outlined by Dr. Nina Gunter. We have reproduced the introduction and the first part of the body of her sermon “Called unto Holiness.” Now we finish this message by detailing the final five traits of a holiness people. Holistic faith (life) based upon... Continue Reading →
In the previous blog entry, I shared the introduction to a classic holiness message by Dr. Nina Gunter. Today and in the final installment of the week, I am providing the remainder of her sermon. In the 11 pages of the Historical Statement of our Manual, the words holiness and sanctification are referenced more than 70 times.... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, I had the privilege of translating for Dr. Nina Gunter in the Holiness Summit held in San José, Costa Rica. Her message, as many of hers do, had to do with holiness. As I was reflecting on her words anew just days ago, I decided to reproduce her sermon this week, with... Continue Reading →
By Ed Stetzer Many people have slipped into the mindset that evangelism is a gift that some believers have and others do not. The reality is that when someone becomes reconciled to God, He sends them out to reconcile others. That’s not a gift—we all have the responsibility to take Christ to others. Pastoral leadership... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 4 Commitments to Combat Vacation Anxiety I commit to being honest about my vacation anxiety. Some anxiety is appropriate. As the leader, I am responsible for ensuring that leadership is being raised up and trained to do the work of ministry. My husband and... Continue Reading →
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