Why does the body of Christ exist? What is our mission? Defining our mission is crucial if we are to be focused and strategic in accomplishing the tasks given to us by our God. The Lord gave His mission to the church in the passages of Scripture defined as the Great Commission. "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all... Continue Reading →
Hope
"For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the Hope of the poor shall not perish forever" (Psalm 9:18). The 41 nations of Sub-Sahara Africa are some of the neediest in the world. Would you take a moment to consider these facts about Sub-Sahara Africa: Extreme Poverty...Civil War...Malaria...Unclean Water...High Infant Mortality...Hunger...Tribal Conflict...Draught...HIV Aids...Child-headed... Continue Reading →
The Safest Place to Be
In talking with Christians today, many believe that the safest place to be is in the center of God's will. I would argue, the best place to be is in the center of God's will, but it is not always the safest. I am vividly reminded of this today as I am working on sending a team of volunteers to an extremely... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Trained, But I Did Stay at a Holiday Inn Express Last Night
Believers often ask in Disaster Relief, “Why do I have to go through training to serve as a disaster relief volunteer? Why can’t I just go help people?” Preparation is important in any area of ministry as it enables usto be more effective as we seek to be used by God to reach or minister... Continue Reading →
Start a New Ministry in the New Year
The New Year's Eve celebrations have ended and before us is a new year of new opportunities, new beginnings and new direction. This is the time of year that we find ourselves evaluating the past year and making new plans and resolutions for the coming year. Usually the new plans have something to do with... Continue Reading →
Enlarge the Tents
In the book of Isaiah, God tells the remnant of His people living in a difficult time to “Enlarge the place of your tent” (Isaiah 54:2-3). I love the imagery of a tent. Tents speak of flexibility, adaptability, and mobility. You can set up a tent almost anywhere. A tent can easily be expanded by adding... Continue Reading →