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On July 7-23, 2017 the communities of Cecara and Banegas in Santiago, Dominican Republic were blessed with the Maximum Mission and “4x4: All-Terrain” Global Mission projects hosted by Genesis missionaries Wendy Rivera, Sugey Barron and Joselyn Garcia. The missionaries were also assisted by brothers and sisters in Christ from the USA, Puerto Rico, Mexico and... Continue Reading →
By Steve Dunmire When I first went into ministry, I was warned that, as a pastor, I would have to deal with difficult people. But I was not prepared for how venomous they could be at times. I have been on the receiving end of vindictive anonymous letters, berating phone calls and accusing rants. I’ve... Continue Reading →
By David A. Gallimore Several years ago I was on a personal journey for more of God. I was hungry for a fresh Word. While reading Psalm 139:23-24 one day, I discovered what I call "5 Dangerous Prayers" that have literally revolutionized my relationship with Jesus Christ. I have prayed these prayers every day for... Continue Reading →
Highlights from the Church of the Nazarene's 29th General Assembly and Conventions, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, in June 2017. For more information on the event, go to ga2017.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYvreD3pPSc
By Howard Culbertson When believers from one culture introduce the “unchanging gospel” to people of another culture, how do they keep the Good News from being dismissed as a foreign import? The short answer is one word: Contextualization. When Christianity moves from one culture to another, there is danger that it will be thought of... Continue Reading →
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 4. Discover Your Calling – Then Be Good at It Every leader and church needs to discover who you are and what you’re called to do. Then, do that and be that! Giving people something worth committing to isn’t a matter of competing... Continue Reading →
By Karl Vaters People who don’t go to church, don’t want to go to church. They’re not rolling out of bed late on Sunday morning wishing they had somewhere more churchy to be. In fact, a growing number of people who do go to church don’t want to go, either. If we don’t give them... Continue Reading →
By Rachel Pieh Jones I get to visit two of our Third Culture Kids in four days. And then in eleven days they will be ‘home’ for thirty days. Life is good. Until forty-five days from now. No, it will be good then too, just quieter and slightly more teary. Part of me hesitates to hit the... Continue Reading →
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. See them as individuals and develop their gifts. People have a deep desire to be known individually—their unique experiences, gifts, and passions. As you spend time with the next generation of leaders, point out what makes them unique and help them identify and develop... Continue Reading →
By Laura Copeland Practical tips for raising up more people in ministry Recently, I started helping with a small group for university students. I’m only a few weeks in, but I’m already in love with them. They’re smart, passionate, kind, creative, and fun to be around. They are crazy about Jesus, and they love the... Continue Reading →
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