Category Archives: ministry

John Doe Ministries (Is that biblical?)

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

Why do some ministers (even some God-anointed preacher’s and teachers) name “ministries” for themselves? That common practice in modern-day independent ministry doesn’t appear to be biblical. I can’t find an “Apostle Paul Ministries” or a “Philip the Evangelist Ministries” or even a … Continue reading →

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Are Pastors For Preaching? (Or For Facilitating?)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

Is the role of a pastor to preach? Well tradition says it is. But what does the Bible teach about a pastor’s role? Check out Ephesians 4:11-12: “He (Christ) personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-fold ministry, apest, Ephesians 4, guide on the side, humility, lecture in church, ministry, purpose of a pastor, sage on a stage, spiritual formation, spiritual gifts | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

The Phantom Commandment Challenge — Church Without A 1-Man Sermon?

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

— The Phantom Commandment Challenge — The Phantom Commandment says: “Church shall contain a one-man sermon.” However, I can’t find it anywhere in the Bible.  Can you find the Phantom Commandment (or any statement that resembles it) in the Bible? It’s … Continue reading →

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Beyond Spectatorship To Discipleship

Posted on May 31, 2014 by

Every Christ-follower is called to preach. Every believer is a minister ordained by God. The clergy/laity concept is not in the New Testament. Instead all believers are expected to minister to one another, to openly testify about their faith, and … Continue reading →

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Open Forum Church!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by

Perhaps church should be an open forum where everybody participates rather than a formal lecture where everybody spectates.  Here are a few quotations to back up my statement: “In organic church everyone is called to participate, not just the select … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, Breaking Tradition To Accomplish Vision, interactivity, ministers, ministry, Myron Horst, Nicole Cottrell, open forum, out of the box, Paul R. Gupta, quotation, quote, Quotes, stepping out of the box, Tim Lokot, unconventional church, unconventional worship | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Can You Handle These Quotes About Church?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

“When we do come together as His assembly, let it be that He may work as He will, and by whom He will.” –William Kelly “The Holy Spirit is the One Who should be allowed to lead the people of … Continue reading →

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Your Church Has Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, & Teachers

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

Every church is full of gifts that God has given — apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers (see Eph. 4:11). There is not just one pastor in a church and none of the other gifts.  There are many of these … Continue reading →

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