by Chris Sims | Mar 24, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
A bodybuilder may use supplementation to motivate their body to grow. However, if the hard work isn’t being done in the gym (and at the dinner table) then they will not see the desired results. This is also true in the Kingdom of God. We can do all kinds of things...
by Chris Sims | Mar 10, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
How big is the vision that God has given you? For a church planter, is it to start a new church, build it to a comfortable size, and pastor a people? Sounds nice…doesn’t sound very big. I know, I know. Everybody has their own vision so who am I to call you out on...
by Chris Sims | Mar 3, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Scripture
God gives you a vision for what to do, where to do and when to get started. You are filled with awe and wonder as you consider the opportunity. You get started and pour your heart and soul into serving Him on your new mission field. You celebrate as others come...
by Chris Sims | Feb 25, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
One of the more difficult things in life is dealing with discouragement. Within a ministry or church planting context, I believe this is an even greater issue. There are plenty of reasons to be discouraged when a person looks around at the world. Reading thru Acts...
by Chris Sims | Feb 18, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
It sure feels good when ministry is going smooth. It can even cause me to think that that is the way it should be. However, as much as I like it, that isn’t what is promised (check this out for proof – https://www.esvbible.org/John%2015%3A18-27/) and it isn’t...
