Building a Powerful Church to Thrive in a Time of Crisis
Crisis and calamity is occurring in every region of the world, and will only intensify as God’s purposes for the earth come to fruition. In the midst of crisis and destabilization, we must be a Church that is strong, stable and unmovable – we must be a Church located within an apostolic and a building context.
15 – Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Word from God? 38 CommentsApril 13, 2011
I began working with a church nearly 10 years ago when it was in transition. The pastor who led the church into the transition eventually chose to leave the church as he felt God was leading him elsewhere, and there was also a massive renovation of next... Read more
14 – Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Word from God? 26 CommentsMarch 9, 2011
In the early 1980s there were few known prophets in the earth, so it was exceptional to be sitting in the living room of one of those who was recognized as a global prophet, and serving in his ministry. I was the newest member of his team. Kathy and... Read more
13 – Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Word from God? 112 CommentsFebruary 1, 2011
I was at a major crossroads in my life at age 22, having been saved the previous year and being faced with major decisions about career and the possibilities of ministry. I was in my last semester of school and had been interviewing with various companies,... Read more
12 – A New Governor, Drought & Building a Powerful Church9 CommentsJanuary 5, 2011
In a few days Nathan Deal will be sworn in as the newly elected Governor of Georgia; his inauguration is scheduled for Monday, January 10th. In Deal’s first speech as Governor-elect, he indicated that among his top priorities will be building more reservoirs... Read more
11 – Physical Campus or Building and Architecture4 CommentsAugust 31, 2010
When people ask you what church you go to two questions usually are at the forefront of their minds: how many people are in your church, and where do you meet / what are your facilities like? Can you imagine Jesus being asked the same questions? View... Read more
10 – Establishing a Culture of Change as a #1 Priority1 CommentJuly 28, 2010
I have to maintain the wood fence that surrounds my back yard, which means power washing it and re-staining it every 5-6 years. This spring it also meant re-building the gates on both sides of the house, which is a very straightforward thing – or at... Read more
09 – Migration and Change2 CommentsJune 23, 2010
I was sitting in 27C, way back in the plane, when I heard the first announcement from the captain: the law governing the airspace around Washington, DC had changed and we would not be allowed to leave our seats once we were within 30 minutes of the airport. View... Read more
08 – The Apostolic: Imparting Spiritual Sight1 CommentMay 20, 2009
When you look at the financial crisis, what do you see? What is your perception of where the global Church is right now in God’s timetable?.. View on your mobile device Read more
07 – The Apostolic: The Ability to Execute1 CommentMay 6, 2009
The proclamation of a prophetic word, though it originated from the mind of God, is by itself an incomplete process. Inseparable from every word from God is the intention that it proceeds to fulfillment… View on your mobile device Read more
06 – The Apostolic: Greater Impartation of Strength in the People1 CommentApril 22, 2009
The apostolic is not about one person’s ministry or a great leader, it is about distributing the grace given to them by God to many through correct relationship… View on your mobile device Read more
05 – The Apostolic: An Integrated and Corporate Church 2Leave a CommentApril 8, 2009
In the last newsletter we looked at the integration and joining of churches through apostolic networking, and we want to apply those principles to the prophetic… View on your mobile device Read more
04 – The Apostolic: An Integrated and Corporate Church 1Leave a CommentMarch 25, 2009
Nations exist in a “balance of power” in which there is a constant ebb and flow of nations growing or declining in power relative to one another. This competition for influence and resources… View on your mobile device Read more
03 – The Apostolic: Building and ArchitectureLeave a CommentMarch 11, 2009
This last week unemployment in the U.S. topped 8%, and the stock market hit lows not seen for decades. Some blue chip stocks have been reduced to ridiculously low levels, going from… View on your mobile device Read more
02 – The Emergence of Apostolic Builders1 CommentFebruary 25, 2009
A move of God has been sweeping across the earth for the last 20 years. The apostolic reformation has been powerfully impacting churches and reforming systems… View on your mobile device Read more
01 – The Insufficiency of a “Blessing Church”1 CommentFebruary 11, 2009
The global Church in 2009 exists in a different context than at any other time in history. Externally, the nations of the earth are beset by crisis, fear and destabilization – a reality that will worsen and intensify as we move towards God’s ultimate... Read more
