“Good Deeds and Good Seeds”

by | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Pastor Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, https://cypresscreekchurch.com/ The church is at its best when it gives itself away. Aristides, a Christian apologist in first-century Athens, described Christians to the Roman Emperor Hadrian this way: “They love one...

Of First Importance

by | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

By Dr. Steve Cordle, https://xr.church Even though the Church has been criticized and shunned by many today, it is still a force for good in the world. The Church feeds the hungry, established hospitals, educates, helps disaster recovery, and more. But the reality is,...

Sharing the good news

by | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Joel Comiskey, Share: Make Christ Real to Others Meeting the needs of a hurting world and connecting with our Oikos (those we regularly contact) are foundation stones in evangelism. The reality, however, is that meeting needs won’t save anyone. Nor does getting to...

Oikos Ordinary Testimonies

by | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brazil, IG @thimoteobarbosa As followers of Christ, it should not sound like a surprise to us every time someone comes to Jesus from our oikos. Somehow, it still amazes us! So, allow me to share one testimony with you. I worked at...

OIKOS in the Workplace

by | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

By Jeff Tunnell Angelica and I work together every day, she is part of my oikos. She is 27, single, and comes from a large Catholic family in Mexico. Our staff used to be 100% Christian. As we’ve added staff, we became 50% authentic believers in Jesus, 10%...