Category: Ministry Development

Articles and video blogs on leadership, preaching and ministry. “The same commit thou to faithful men…”

Enfranchising the Disenfranchised

From time to time, the landscape of generations change, bringing with it an overall “personality”, or feeling… both in the secular world, and in the church world. The feeling may not necessarily be ascribed to by all from that generation, but certainly they are affected by it. Our current generational landscape of young ministers seems… Continue reading Enfranchising the Disenfranchised

Articles Of Faith Of The United Pentecostal Church International

PREAMBLE WE BELIEVE the Bible to be inspired of God; the infallible Word of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is the only God-given authority which man possesses; therefore, all doctrine, faith, hope, and… Continue reading Articles Of Faith Of The United Pentecostal Church International

Biblical Conflict Resolution… a Short Study

Matthew 18:15 1. IF THERE IS CONFLICT 2. YOU 3. GO 4. TO THE PERSON 5. IN PRIVATE 6. AND DISCUSS THE PROBLEM 7. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECONCILIATION …………………………………………………………………….. “If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won… Continue reading Biblical Conflict Resolution… a Short Study

Navigating Change

Recently Rodney Shaw, who is an accomplished author, editor and leader within the Apostolic Pentecostal movement, made the following statement regarding “change”… I wanted to challenge both the establishment and the up-and-comers in a responsible, respectful way. Change is here, and if we don’t realize it, we will shrivel into nothing. On the other hand,… Continue reading Navigating Change

Called to Preach?

I’m always just a little leery of the phrase, “called to preach”. In my estimation, a person is first “called to minister” before they find the distinct area that God is wanting to use them in. I think people get messed up when they pursue some “high calling” without first learning to minister. Often they… Continue reading Called to Preach?

An Insight into Calling vs. Burden

Perhaps every minister desires to be in the will of God for their ministry, and many have given interpretations of exactly how to determine what the will of God is for your life. The purpose of this [article] is to provide a little insight for those who may at this time be seeking a direction… Continue reading An Insight into Calling vs. Burden

Soul winning – A Three Part Process

Psalm 126 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion. we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter. and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen. The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof… Continue reading Soul winning – A Three Part Process

Quoted: Allen Ratta on The Small Church

When you drive by a small church it may look insignificant but things of great eternal import may be happening inside. Furthermore, many small, insignificant-looking churches are destined to become big and have an even greater impact for Christ. God’s Word convinces me, that explosive Kingdom potential exists where just two or three people gather… Continue reading Quoted: Allen Ratta on The Small Church