When in Need of Power: Think Team

by | May 14, 2013 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In the Scriptures, we find a strong, dedicated leader of God’s people. His name is Moses. Moses was a brilliant man, educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians (Acts 7:22). When we think of Moses, we recall God using...

Shake Your World for Christ

by | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnell “Give me 100 men who hate nothing but sin and love God with all their hearts and I will shake the world for Christ!” John Wesley During the 18th century, with a developing cell method in mind, Wesley was ready to win souls and disciple them to fruitful...

From Spectator to Participant

by | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Joel Comiskey Sadly in today’s church, the official pastor or minister does most of the work while the laity sit and listen—and perhaps engage in specific programs. The situation is a lot like inactive fans at a football game who are cheering for the sweating...

The Priesthood Of All Believers

by | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Mario Vega The fundamental difference between the Roman Catholic Church and the evangelical church is not the use of images, priestly garments, liturgy, the cult of Mary or any of the other common differences. Rather, the main difference lies in how a human being...

Releasing God’s People

by | May 8, 2013 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org I am part of a tradition which reserves certain ministry functions for ordained pastors — and it takes a seminary degree and lots of approvals to become ordained. I want to honor our polity, so I abide by these directives...