I may be wrong but I think many of our churches face a clash of two leadership paradigms. One that works well in a centralised hierarchy of power. And another that is diffuse and more like a web. (Just toRead more…
Do You REALLY Believe what You Say About Prayer?
Theoretical beliefs can be stated in “what you say,” but true beliefs are revealed in “what you do.” You have probably mentioned the importance of prayer and its necessity for growth in Christ, God-honoring relationships, and effective ministry. If youRead more…
The Two Greatest Priorities of Life
Two greatest priorities = two greatest commandments. There is no third great priority or third command to “love self.” Our natural love of self does not need to be commanded or increased. In fact, our love of self is aRead more…
What Do You Believe – No, Really
Theoretical beliefs are revealed by “what you say” but true beliefs are revealed by “what you do.” Hopefully, in great challenges, what we say corresponds to what we do. For believers in Christ, true beliefs (what we say and do)Read more…
True Love is Not Based on Feelings
Friendships in families and ministry leadership tend to fragment when the glue holding them together is feeling-based “love.” This type of “love” takes little effort and requires almost no attention, since it is self-oriented and dependent on others for personalRead more…
The Root Cause of Current Economic Troubles
Various factors are listed as contributing to the world-wide economic crisis. What the headlines fail to report is THE root cause behind present financial difficulties. That badge of dishonor actually belongs to the “heart of a person,” an invisible, natural,Read more…
Integrity – Drama – ‘The Story’ – Plenary 3
A drama celebrating God at work in the West. By Alison Siewert; peformed by Daniel Jones, Xolani Ncobeni, Jenny Vaughn Hall; directed by Jerry Mofokeng. (Request a Script) ©2010 Alison Siewert Download Options PC users: Right click a link andRead more…
Integrity – Interview Anatoly Glukhovski and Sergey Rakhuba – Plenary 3
An interview with Anatoly Glukhovski and Sergey Rakhuba from Eurasia share their story. In 1989 at Lausanne II only the Soviet Union was represented, 120 delegates from 12 nations were represent at Lausanne III. Download Options PC users: RightRead more…
Integrity – How to Do Evangelism in the 21st Century – Plenary 3
Nicky Gumbel, developer of the Alpha Course, addresses evangelism in the 21st century. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: Command click and “Save link as” to download file. DownloadRead more…
The Futility of Forgiving Yourself
Forgiving yourself is NOT a biblical perspective. That statement is often surprising in light of the avalanche of material that promotes the “need to forgive yourself.” However, when there is no verse that even hints at the “need to forgiveRead more…