by Greg Tomlin | Oct 29, 2020 | Faith & Heritage
1 Corinthians is a letter written in disappointment. It is written to a people Paul thought should have by then (around A.D. 53-54) begun to show some spiritual maturity. Instead, the Corinthians were preoccupied with dissensions and jealousies over spiritual gifts,...
by Chris Sims | Sep 1, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry, Theology
We are very results-oriented aren’t we? Even within ministry, we like to see the wins. We want to see baptisms and salvations and numerical growth. Yet, the end result in discipleship is much less measurable. It is: Meaning – You could use the word purpose...
by Chris Sims | Aug 25, 2016 | Ministry, Theology
As a person who comes to follow Jesus, is the primary outcome that our messes would be cleaned and our problems would be solved? Those are important and valuable, but they aren’t the goal. We focus upon to outcomes that serve as the targets of our transformation...
by Chris Sims | Aug 11, 2016 | Education, Ministry, Theology
The transition from the question ‘Why Am I In This Mess?’ to ‘Can I Change?’ is wholly dependent on help. A person comes to us often as a last resort. They have tried every bit of counsel and advice that the world can offer. They know they have...
