The Michigan District of the UPCI caught a vision for evangelizing our state nearly 9 years ago, and have since increased roughly 35% in new church plants. The goal for 2009 is to plan 9 new churches within our state, and to progressively plant more churches over the next 10 years until we double in… Continue reading Michigan Impact Video
Author: Jay Jones
Cultivating a Missions Focus
Traditionally, we have never received an offering on our midweek service… basically, I felt once per week was plenty, and God always provided for us financially in abundance. For some time, I had been trying to think of a way to bring a stronger focus on missions in our church, and one evening a new… Continue reading Cultivating a Missions Focus
Quoted: Leonard Ravenhill on Revival
As long as we are content to live without revival, we will.
What Is Mentoring?
By Darrell Johns The word mentor comes from the name of a character in Homer’s Odyssey. In this ancient greek tale, King Odysseus of Ithaca entrusted his only son, Telemachus, to the care and training of his wise friend, Mentor, while he himself went off to the Trojan war. A dictionary definition of a mentor… Continue reading What Is Mentoring?
John Maxwell on Teamwork Truths
Excerpted from John Maxwell’s “Talent is Never Enough” It’s easy to see that teamwork is essential for tasks; however, a task doesn’t have to be complex to need teamwork. Teamwork not only allows people to do what they couldn’t otherwise do, it also has a compounding effect on all they possesses — including talent. 1.… Continue reading John Maxwell on Teamwork Truths
Refiner of Silver
Some time ago, a few ladies met to read the scriptures. While reading the third chapter of Malachi they came upon a remarkable expression in the third verse: “And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” One lady’s opinion was that it was intended to convey the view of the sanctifying influence… Continue reading Refiner of Silver
Qutoed: Frank Bartleman on the Outpouring of the Spirit
A body must be prepared, in repentance and humility, for every outpouring of the Spirit. Frank Bartleman – Azusa Street, p41
Quoted: Steve Ballmer on Being in Touch
We can believe that we know where the world should go. But unless we’re in touch with our customers, our model of the world can diverge from reality. There’s no substitute for innovation, of course, but innovation is no substitute for being in touch, either. – Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
Quoted: Frank Bartleman on Coming Revival
Many of us are living for nothing else. A volume of believing prayer is ascending to the throne night and day. Los Angeles, Southern California, and the whole continent shall surely find itself before long in the throes of a mighty revival, by the Spirit and power of God. – Way of Faith, Nov 16,… Continue reading Quoted: Frank Bartleman on Coming Revival
“Talent-Plus” Responsibility
Excerpted from John Maxwell’s “Talent is Never Enough” The following steps will help you become a talent-plus person when it comes to responsibility: 1. Start wherever you are. If being responsible has not been one of your strengths, then start small. 2. Choose your friends wisely. If you have started your journey on the road… Continue reading “Talent-Plus” Responsibility