I realise this may be an utter surprise to those who don’t lead churches… but us pastors can have bad, bad days. Often, Sundays! Now, lots of things make me grumpy. I know it shouldn’t …
The power of God continues to sweep through lives in our little services in a quite remarkable way. It is also encouraging to hear of moves of God in churches across the region: Ministers unable …
I must tell you a little about one miracle that has taken place in the last couple of weeks. A dear member of our church fell almost 7 years ago and has been in agony …
The three ways God seems to be moving still, almost four weeks into this, is in presence, healing and salvation. The presence (at times I would say glory) of God, has been so impactful, bringing …
Well, the sense of God’s presence and glory continue to rumble through our church! This is now the second week so I thought I’d go through some of what’s happened in the last 7 days. …
I think I need to write down what’s been happening recently at our church, mainly for my own catharsis and thinking. If it inspires you too … all good! On the 16th September 2011 we …
There are endless unity meetings I could be in. As a minister I could literally spend most days in some networking meeting or another. But I feel we actually have a job to do in reaching …
The following is a compilation of Health Check lists from denominations around the world. Amazing how similar so many are: Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches: Natural Church Development 1. Empowering leadership 2. Gift-oriented ministry …
Many seek to lead worship and yet they do not have a heart after the presence of God. This is always obvious in their ministries, as you cannot pretend to have something you do not …
Jarrod was recently interviewed regarding the Gifts of the Spirit in the 21st Century church: Do you believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still being exercised in the Church in England today? I …
Church Growth Concepts I was recently questioned by a denomination about the growth of our church. From 2005-2010 our church doubled in size, which I realise is not particularly remarkable, except for the fact that …
One night I had a wondrous dream, One set of footprints there was seen, The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, And I …
“Mary looked into the tomb and saw two angels sitting there, one at the head, the other at the foot of where Jesus’ body had been laid.” john 20: 12 Why were the two angels …
I have discovered the greatest hindrance to a move of God can be quite simply right between my ears! My arrogant senses of right and wrong, godly and secular, acceptable and unthinkable. My religious education. …
Read: We continue to look at the subject “Arise, Shine”, believing that after seasons of cleansing and trial, comes blessing, increase, promise and fulfilment. As we enter a 21 day season of prayer and fasting …
Read Introduction: Today we begin to study the book of Philippians, one of the Apostle Paul’s final books, written from prison in Rome, shortly before his death. In this first chapter we find five hallmarks …
Read Introduction: In John 4 Jesus walked into a small town, nestled between two hills, that was a place of amazing religious heritage. It was the grave of the Patriarchs, like Jacob, Joseph, Judah and …
Read to the Group: “New Life is going through a major season of change as we seek to keep growing in God. Times of change can be hard on everyone, but reaching maturity requires us …
Read: Today we begin a study on the book of Ephesians. Considered the “Pinnacle of the New Testament”, Ephesians is filled with incredible promise regarding who we are “IN CHRIST”. In fact, the fact that …
Read Introduction: The bible says we can “arise and shine” (Isaiah 60:1). To shine (in plain English, reach maturity and fulfilment), Jesus gives us some very plain information in the book of Luke. Jesus said …
