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 we are based in the city with the lowest church attendance in the UK. Below are some of the answers,…
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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 asked the Lord, “What have we here?” Those prints are large and round and neat, “But Lord they are too…
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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. My British culture. They can all hinder the divine, eternal culture of heaven from piercing through the dull temporal culture…
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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 as a church, we are looking at the subject of fasting, to see how it helps the believer to arise…
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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 to Christian maturity, no doubt, insights Paul has picked up in his years of ministry throughout the Roman world. Read…
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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 Benjamin. It was the site of Jacobs well. It was the scene of a remarkable and terrifying ceremony of blessings…
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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 to cope with change in a positive way. As John Bevere once said “Your response will determine your future”. We…
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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 you and I are “IN HIM” is the major theme of the first chapter. 1. Read Ephesians 1:3 “Every spiritual…
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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 “shining” was all about the state of your eyes. This week we are going to learn about how we rise…
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Read: We are currently learning about our position as “rulers” in the world, under God. In Genesis 1 God placed man on the earth and told him to “rule” over it, and take care of it. While this is a tremendous privilege, it is more importantly a responsibility. Today we are going to discuss and…
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Read: Samson had a secret to his strength. His seven, long braids of hair! In a similar picture, you have seven secrets of strength outlined in the bible and today we are going to learn about how our secret lives can be a source of immense strength. (For reference read Judges 16:15-22 if you’d like)…
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Read: In Genesis 1:26 the bible tells us that mankind was made to “rule over the earth”, under God’s authority. This means that God is not simply “controlling” everything in the world, but rather He waits for mankind to invite Him in. He evidently does not respond to need, otherwise every starving child would be…
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Introduction Today we continue with our study of the book of Philippians. This chapter deals with the “race of righteousness” as Paul, nearing the end of his life, admits he is still “Pressing on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me”. Righteousness simply means, to be at peace with, or…
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Introduction: Ecclesiastes 3:11 says “God has set eternity in the hearts of men.” This week Jarrod had an encounter with Jesus, where he was shown a small leaf, from a tree. Jesus said “This is your life on earth”. Then Jesus showed him a large, expansive forest, that spread as far as the eye can…
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Read: Isaiah 60:1 says “Arise Shine, for your light has come”. God intends you to arise in life, rising higher in purpose, prayer, fruitfulness and maturity. For an aeroplane to “rise” four forces are at work, two positive, two negative: These are Lift, Thrust, Weight and drag: Lift (up) Drag (Back) Thrust…
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Read: At the start of a new year, it is useful to think about the most important aspect of our spiritual lives for the coming year. There is a force, an influence, that will change you more than any other. It is God’s grace. God’s grace is the powerful force of God that reaches down…
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In 1947 Smith Wigglesworth prophesied the following: “During the next few decades there will be two distinct moves of the Holy Spirit across the church in Great Britain. The first move will affect every church that is open to receive it, and will be characterised by a restoration of the baptism and gifts of the Holy…
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Jarrod Cooper is Zach’s dad and Vicky’s husband. He’s a passionate lover of… The jacuzzi…where he recovers… New Life Church in Hull..where he leads… Walking by the river…where he prays… But most of all, Jesus… who he serves! He preaches a lot, writes songs (e.g. King of Kings, Majesty), and books, and makes a TV…
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Jarrod has been leading Revive Church (former New Life Church) since 2005. He is known for his influence on contemporary worship music, writing ‘King of kings, Majesty’ and is an author & speaker. Revive Church is a multi-site church meeting across Hull & East Yorkshire in the UK. He is an author, songwriter, conference speaker and broadcaster,…
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1. The Invitation Be clear about what you are offering the protégé. Be sure it is exactly the sort of mentoring relationship you can both sustain and want. How much time and support can you realistically give? Unfulfilled expectations on both sides lead to disillusionment and ultimately, relational breakdown. Don’t make rash, emotional promises. 2.…
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