Lord, grand that I may always desire more than I can accomplish
Author: Jay Jones
Original Commission and the Great Commission: a Parallel
From Jason Dulle‘s blog: “So God created man in his own image… And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’” (Genesis… Continue reading Original Commission and the Great Commission: a Parallel
Vision and Work
Vision without work is Visionary. Work without vision is Mercenary. Vision and Work are Missionary.
Quoted: Charles Swindoll on Giving to God
Let’s hold onto everything loosely so that God can remove from our grasp whatever He’d like.
Keys to Attracting a Younger Generation
Here are some ways you can make a positive impact in the critically important area of reaching a younger generation: Seek to create an authentic environment within the church community. One of the biggest church detractors for those 18-30 is when they sense they can’t be real about their struggles and brokenness. Refer to the… Continue reading Keys to Attracting a Younger Generation
Quoted: Jim Elliott on Giving and Keeping
He is a fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.
On Distraction and Ministry
Laurie Beth Jones in “Jesus, CEO” writes: “Jesus knew his mission statement, and he did not deviate from it. He declared that his mission was, in essence, to teach people about a better way of life. He saw himself as a teacher and a healer. An ancient adage says “If you want to defeat them,… Continue reading On Distraction and Ministry
Quoted: J. C. Cole on Building Church(es)
If I had it to do again I would not build a big church in Parkersburg, WV, I’d build several churches in Parkersburg. ~Church Planter J. C. Cole – Parkersburg, WV
World’s Largest Jesus Statue
In November, the Polish town of Swiebodzin near the German border — population of 21,000 —is due to complete the soon-to-be world’s largest Jesus Christ statue. At 33-meters (approx. 100 feet), it will exceed the current world’s record holder in Rio de Janeiro which is 30 meters. [Telegraph.co.uk]
Quoted: Chester L. Tolson on Missions Giving
Statistics show that churches that place greater emphasis on mission dollars going outside the congregation raise more money for their own local mission.