When we ‘give our lives to Christ’ we don’t just give him our past sins, we actually die to the old Βίος (Bios) life in order to receive the everlasting Ζωή (Zoe) life!
Helping Your Church Grow In Spiritual Maturity
Tag: wisdom
Church Without Walls – How To Build Missional-Attractional Church That Transforms Communities
The poor, the lost, the hurting, and the broken are not problems to be solved or burdens to be borne; they are gifts to us, because they help us experience God’s grace afresh as we meet Jesus in their faces
Redefining Ministry Success. Stop Hitting The Wrong Target.
The old way Pastors used to brag was how many people I have in my church (newsflash – it’s not yours). The new way in the circles I move in is ‘how many churches I’ve planted….’
But what if the true measure of success in ministry isn’t about numbers or achievements?
LEADING IN A YEAR OF EXPANSION
Heaven’s desire and decree is for 2025 to be a year of EXPANSION as the Lord is calling us to stretch wider, dig deeper, and expand beyond what we have yet experienced or ever imagined.
Here’s how I want this vision to inspire and shape my own leadership in 2025 and I invite you to consider it too.
NOTES for Ivy Talk Sunday 5th January 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Last year was Ivy’s year of _____________________________ Our goal continues: “To be a supernatural community that’s all about ________”. Key Scripture for 2025 Isaiah _________ – God wants to do a bigger work in and through each of us this year. – How do we get ready? “Believe Me and _______________ yourself.” 2025: The Year of __________________________ How? – Go deeper – Stretch wider – Grow generationally We start next week our SHAPE Series. Every believer has a unique SHAPE for ministry 1. S – Spiritual _____________ – What am I gifted to do? – “Each has his own gift from God…” _(1 Corinthians 7:7)_ 2. H – Heart – What do I ___________to do?* – “God works in you to will and to do…” _(Philippians 2:13)_ 3. A – Abilities – What am I able to do? – “Our c___________________ comes from God.” _(2 Corinthians 3:5)_ 4. P – Personality – What am I made to do? (Romans 12:6) 5. E – Experiences – What can I help others to do? – God uses spiritual, educational, and even painful experiences _(2 Corinthians 1:4)_. Take Action in 2025: […]
Three Essentials of a Mission Statement that Works.
This isn’t about what you aspire to do; it’s about what matters so much you’ll perspire to get it done.
Stephen Matthew: TRUST is the Currency of Leadership
Every time someone mentions a name to me, I put them on a matrix of character and competence. Can you be trusted?
New Podcast Episode – “Cop and Robber” where I interview Paul Lloyd
Ex police officer interviews his ex criminal (allegedly) friend.
Rev Jack Shepherd – 5 Marks Of The Apostolic Resource Church
Self evaluate – How are you doing in these 5 vital areas uncovered in his Doctoral research?
Lessons for the Church from Supporting Elite Athletes. Christians In Sport’s Dr Graham Daniels on the Future Church Podcast
Including – God thinks of sport, how the church can connect with people well through it, how vital the church is for elite professionals, the highs and lows of triumph and defeat and how to manage both, the recent Olympics where so many athletes went very public with their faith. This is an incredibly encouraging and insightful interview and you don’t need to be a sports pro or armchair pundit to get a lot from listening!