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Navigating nonprofit mergers requires strategic vision, cultural alignment, and unwavering focus on mission. Diane Beastrom, consultant and former CEO of Koinonia, takes us behind the scenes of a successful merger that dramatically expanded services for people with developmental disabilities.After leading Koinonia for decades and orchestrating several acquisitions, Diane faced a pivotal decision: despite emerging from COVID in a position of strength, the organization needed to expand behavioral health and mental health services. "Going alone was not going to be the best way for the people we support or for our employees," she explains. This realization led to seeking a larger partner already delivering these specialized services.The merger between Koinonia and Boundless demonstrates how thoughtful integration can benefit everyone involved. All Koinonia employees were retained and immediately received enhanced benefits and compensation. Clients gained access to expanded behavioral health supports and a beautiful new day center. Behind these successes were careful attention to cultural compatibility, transparent communication about leadership transitions, and early resolution of potential sticking points like board composition and organizational naming.Diane offers invaluable guidance for nonprofit executives contemplating similar moves: engage specialized consultants early, prepare your Board thoroughly, and shift perspective from "what are we giving up?" to the expanded mission impact possible through strategic partnerships. Her refreshing take on legacy reminds us that organizational names and buildings matter less than sustainable services to those who need it most. Whether you're leading a nonprofit considering strategic partnerships or simply interested in how mission-driven organizations evolve to meet changing needs, this conversation offers practical wisdom from someone who's successfully navigated the complex terrain of nonprofit mergers.

Igniting Contagious Faith!Sermon Notes: https://links.kchanford.com/sunday

Igniting Contagious Faith!Sermon Notes: https://links.kchanford.com/sunday

Igniting Contagious Faith!Sermon Notes: https://links.kchanford.com/sunday

My Story  Talk 22 Facing New Challenges We said goodbye to Basingstoke after a moving farewell weekend at the end of July 1978 and moved to Mattersey with a great sense of excitement and anticipation. We knew without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord was sending us there, but we were also aware that great challenges lay ahead, not just for the College, but for us as a family too.   Challenges for the family The immediate challenge for the family was that there was nowhere suitable for us to live. The College did not have space to accommodate us for more than a few weeks before the students returned in September and although living in the attic rooms of the old building was fun for a while, it was hardly ideal for a normal family life. But fortunately we knew that the situation would not last for long.   Because I was an only child and, therefore, our children were my parents' only grandchildren, our moving to Mattersey meant that we were now 250 miles away. Naturally, my parents wanted to be nearer to us than that and decided that they would move to be near us. Some new houses and bungalows were being built in the village, right opposite the College and Mum and Dad decided to buy one of them. However, they had still not sold their bungalow in Dorset.   So to resolve the problem of our accommodation as a family the Board of Governors, with the help of the AoG Property Trust, loaned my parents the purchase price of the new bungalow in Mattersey on the understanding that Eileen, the children and I could live in it until a new house could be built for us in the College grounds. My parents were to repay the interest free loan once they had sold their bungalow.   This arrangement worked very well and for our first year at Mattersey we lived in the bungalow, and in the summer of 1979 had the joy of moving into Koinonia, a new four-bedroomed house which we had had the privilege of helping to design, along with the challenges of overseeing the erection of a new-build property! It was also wonderful to have my parents living closer to us than ever before since we were married.   But housing was not the only challenge facing us as a family during our first year at Mattersey. The children had to adjust to new schools. Deborah was 14 and Sarah 13 and having been used to a Comprehensive School in Basingstoke had now been accepted by the Elizabethan High School in Retford where the curriculum was different and meant that they had quite a bit of catching up to do in some subjects.   Jonathan was just 7 and fortunately there was a primary school in the village, where I think he settled in quite well, although he had to get used to the fact that the other children spoke with a different accent and thought that he was ‘posh'. He once came home and said to Eileen, Mummy, my friends don't say ‘something'. They say ‘summat'.   But by and large the children adjusted very well, as also did Eileen who had now become the College Matron. This was not a position she had sought. She had thought that when I became the principal she would just be my wife and lend a hand in the College when she could. However, when, shortly after my appointment, Aaron Linford, the Chairman of the Board of Governors, had asked me,   Will Mrs. Petts be the Matron? and I had replied that she was not expecting to be employed by the College, he said,             Well, if she becomes the Matron we can pay her.   And that, of course, settled it! It did take time for Eileen to adjust to her new role which entailed heading up the entire domestic side of life at the College, but over the 21 years that she did it she grew in confidence, exercising her authority with kindness and firmness, signing off her memos to students with the letter M, which, I think some of the students understood to stand for Mum rather than Matron. I attribute much of our success at Mattersey to her, though, if she were still with us, I know she would be quick to deny it.   So the move to Mattersey presented challenges to all of us as a family, but there were challenges for me personally too. These included the challenges of new responsibilities, new relationships with the staff and governors, and the expectations that my fellow AoG ministers had of me.   The challenge of new responsibilities The Principal of the Bible College was appointed by the General Council, meeting at its Annual General Conference. (The General Council, which under God, was the final authority for decision-making in the fellowship, comprised all accredited AoG ministers together with delegates or representatives from churches which had no minister).   The appointment was for two years, and although this was later changed to four, it meant that I was subject to re-election on a regular basis. Like all other Heads of Department in AoG (e.g. Home Missions, Overseas Missions, etc.), as Principal I had to submit an annual report to the Conference and to answer any questions before the vote for re-election took place.   Although this did, I confess, lead to a certain sense of insecurity, it did mean that I knew that I was accountable, and I knew to whom I was accountable. This is vitally important for anyone privileged to hold a position of authority. And the position with which I had been entrusted carried with it a considerable amount of authority and indeed of responsibility.   But that brings me to the more specific details of my responsibilities as principal. These included overseeing the welfare of the students, staff, and faculty, appointing the faculty and planning the curriculum, hiring the staff, interviewing prospective students, maintaining discipline, and promoting the College by advertising in magazines and visiting local churches, and maintaining the College property, buildings and land.   But of course, I was not expected to do all this single-handed. I soon discovered that what the Lord had shown me at Basingstoke about the principles of team leadership in a local church was to be just as relevant to the leadership of the College. Despite all the authority vested in me as principal and the responsibilities that accompanied it, I was very conscious right from the start that I needed the help and advice of those who worked with me.   The challenge of new relationships When we arrived at Mattersey the key workers at the College were John Carter and Ernest and Joan Anderson. Some of the previous principals on taking up office had seen fit to appoint an entirely new faculty and staff, but this was not something which I was prepared to consider. I felt that I needed the help of those who already had the experience of working at Mattersey and, anyway, asking them to leave would have hardly been fair to them, bearing in mind their faithful service to the College.   John Carter was now in his eighties and living in the College as a resident tutor. He had had a long association with the College, first when his brother Howard was principal when the College was at Hampstead, and later when he himself was the principal at Kenley. For us as a family it was a great pleasure to share meals with this lovely old man in the College dining hall and gain from his wisdom and long experience of serving the Lord. He was always ready to give advice but never offered it unless I asked him for it. He remained as a lecturer at the College until the Lord took him home in 1982 when I had the privilege of officiating at his burial in the cemetery at Mattersey.   Ernest and Joan Anderson and their three children were also living in the College when we arrived. It was clear to me that they had held the College together during David Powell's principalship by their dedicated hard work. I had got to know them during my monthly visits to lecture at Mattersey and I knew that their continued service at the College would be vital for at least the first few years of my principalship.   Ernest served not only as a lecturer but was also responsible for book-keeping, student ministry and evangelism, and for the upkeep of the seven acres of the grounds and garden. Joan had an incredible capacity for hard work and supervised the catering and cooking and much more. I will always be grateful to the Andersons for the help they gave me while I was finding my feet in my first few years as principal. They had faithfully carried a heavy burden, and I understood why in 1980 they decided to move back into pastoral work.   We had worked happily together but there is always the potential for friction when a new leader takes over, and I'm sure that there must have been areas where they were not entirely happy with my decisions, especially as Ernest had hoped that he might have become the principal and had accepted nomination for it. But the humility and gracious spirit displayed by all concerned meant that any friction there might have been was reduced to a minimum.   And what was true of the staff was also true of the Board of Governors who were also appointed by the General Council and to whom I was required to report every term. I think the support I received from the Board was probably due to three main things. Firstly, it was the Board who had nominated me for the job in the first place. Secondly, in my first year I had shared the principalship with Alfred Missen and Keith Munday, older men who contributed much to the reorganising of the College and from whom I gained a clearer sense of what might be expected of a principal.   And thirdly, in line with the earlier history of the College, there was still a widespread feeling in AoG that the man of God's choice should be given his head to lead the College as he felt led by the Holy Spirit. The members of the Board did not see it as their role to tell the principal how to run the College, but rather to support, advise, and where necessary warn. And for this I was always grateful, especially when dealing with the occasional disciplinary situation with regard to a student or even a member of staff or faculty.   So the challenge of new responsibilities and new relationships was made easier because of the dedicated help of the governors, faculty, and staff. Without it we could never have achieved what, by the grace of God, we were able to accomplish during the 27 years of my principalship. But perhaps the greatest challenge I faced throughout those years was meeting the expectations of Assemblies of God.   The challenge of the expectations of Assemblies of God To appreciate fully the reality of that challenge it is essential to understand the variety of expectations held at the time by my fellow ministers. These ranged from those who did not see any need at all for a college to those who saw the urgency of a thorough training, both theological and practical, for those who were called to the important task of Christian ministry.   This tension arises from the fact that as Pentecostals we believe in the power of the Spirit to equip us for service, but we also believe in the authority of Scripture and the importance of understanding the Bible correctly. I remember that when I was first appointed to the Board of Governors, Tom Woods, an elderly pastor, well respected for his proven prophetic gift, approached me and said,   David, I give you this charge, keep the College Pentecostal.   And this, I assured him, was something I fully intended to do. But his comment almost certainly reflected a suspicion of academic learning held by many of the older Pentecostals of that generation.   This was well summarised by Donald Gee, a renowned Pentecostal pioneer and former principal of the College, when, speaking of the beginnings of the college, he wrote:   A movement that embodies such a special testimony to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has always tended to look askance at even the simplest form of scholastic training.   But he then goes on to acknowledge that In more mature years the genuine place and value of Bible schools has been generally conceded, and even enthusiastically welcomed, in the Pentecostal Movement [1].   Nevertheless, at least for the opening years of my principalship, I was sometimes challenged by well-meaning ministers who suspected that the direction I was taking was too academic and I'm sure that there are still those who hold that view. But these good people clearly did not know me very well. The Lord who had baptised me in his Spirit had also given me academic ability, and I knew which was the more important! And improving the academic standard by no means prevented us from keeping the College Pentecostal.   In fact, it had always been a Pentecostal college, as indeed it still is. It was started by the Pentecostal Missionary Union in July 1909. It was led by Pentecostal ministers, most notable of whom were Howard Carter (1921-1948) and Donald Gee (1951-1963), both prominent figures in Assemblies of God.   However, although it always had a close relationship with AoG, it was only in 1951that it was given to AoG. Before then, during Howard Carter's leadership, William Kay informs us that Carter had run his school without a Board of Governors and that:   …though he allowed Assemblies of God representatives to inspect the premises and comment on the doctrinal position of the curriculum, it was always perfectly clear that he had the last word on what was done…   and that it was his wish that   at no stage should the work lose its independence [2].   My purpose in saying this is to point out that for many years the College had run as a separate independent enterprise and although it was now, in the words of the AoG constitution, owned and controlled by Assemblies of God, it was still expected to run its own affairs and to finance itself. For example, the finances of all other AoG departments came under the control of the General Treasurer, but the Bible College employed its own bursar.   So the challenges facing me were not only those of new relationships and new responsibilities, but also the ongoing tension between some Pentecostals and the academic and the dichotomy between what the AoG constitution required of me and the expectations of fellow ministers which were not always in line with that constitution or indeed with what I believed to be the will of God. However, the advice and support of the faculty and the Board of Governors were of great help, and with them behind me I learned to press ahead with what I felt the Lord was saying and leave the consequences with him.     [1] Donald Gee, Wind and Flame, p. 60 [2] William K Kay, Inside Story, p. 208.

In the final episode of the church partnerships miniseries, we explore building deeper, non-transactional relationships with churches. We discuss the roles of sending and caring in church support, emphasizing koinonia (biblical fellowship) that integrates financial, emotional, and spiritual partnership. Local churches offer proximity for volunteering and direct ministry involvement, while out-of-area churches provide unique opportunities like mission trips. The three levels of partnership—participate (financial support), engage (personal care), and own (active advocacy)—are outlined, with tips to deepen connections through storytelling, hospitality, and shared mission. [1:00-3:00] Role of Churches: Corrie outlines churches' roles in sending (financial support) and caring (emotional/spiritual support) for missionaries, stressing that partnerships should extend beyond transactions to foster accountability and engagement.[3:00-08:00] Impactful Stories: Corrie shares how a disciple's testimony deepened her church's connection, while Andy recounts a coached missionary's rapid funding due to a church's prior investment in her family, highlighting long-term relational impact.[9:00-14:00] Local vs. Out-of-Area Churches: Local churches enable volunteering and direct ministry involvement due to proximity, but in sensitive areas (e.g., closed countries), partnerships avoid drawing attention to local churches to protect them.[15:00-20:00] Opportunities and Challenges: Out-of-area churches offer mission trip opportunities but face “out of sight, out of mind” challenges, requiring creative updates. Local churches risk volunteer burnout and may expect missionaries to serve locally.[35:00-39:00] Koinonia in Partnerships: Corrie explains koinonia as fellowship, partnership, and financial contribution, seen in New Testament examples, urging missionaries to view partnerships as shared missions, not just funding.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network. Follow It's Not About the Money for more insightful discussions on faith-based fundraising and support raising!Get help today! Visit www.provisiofundraising.comFollow along @ its.not.about.the.money.pod. . . . .THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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Nonprofit mergers and partnerships aren't just survival tactics—they're strategic opportunities to multiply impact and secure long-term sustainability. This compelling conversation with Jennifer Riha, Chief Strategy Officer, and Trent Stechschulte, Chief Legal Officer at Boundless, unveils how strategic growth has transformed their organization's ability to fulfill its mission of realizing the boundless potential of all people.Today's health and human services organizations face a perfect storm: skyrocketing demand for services while resources and qualified staff become increasingly scarce. Against this backdrop, Boundless has pioneered a proactive approach to partnerships that challenges traditional nonprofit thinking. As Trent memorably states, "not-for-profit is a tax status with the IRS—not a business plan."Jennifer shares how strategic mergers have expanded Boundless from serving specific populations in limited areas to reaching over 6,000 individuals annually across Ohio. Their sophisticated partnership toolkit—including scoring systems for potential partners and comprehensive integration planning—ensures these unions truly amplify impact rather than simply combining assets. The results speak volumes: when Koinonia joined Boundless in 2023, staff immediately received higher wages and better benefits, while clients gained access to specialized services previously unavailable in their region.Perhaps most compelling is how these partnerships create the financial leverage needed for innovation. With nonprofit margins typically under 5%, organic growth alone can't generate sufficient resources for technological advancement or program expansion. Strategic partnerships create the scale necessary to invest in the future.    Curious how your organization might benefit from strategic partnerships? Listen now to discover practical insights on building a more sustainable, impactful future for your nonprofit mission.

¿Qué hombre es este? La frase "Ecce homo" nos muestra que no hay otra persona en la Historia como Jesús. Su juicio acaba con la reiterada declaración de Pilato por la que no le encuentra culpable de lo que le acusan. En los versículos 1-15 del capítulo 19 del Evangelio según Juan, es enviado a Herodes para resolver el problema, Pilato intenta que sea liberado en vez de Barrabás y es golpeado, quizás para provocar la compasión de la masa y sus dirigentes, pero es finalmente crucificado en los versículos 16-30. Nuestra sintonía está hoy a cargo de la pareja de un guitarrista y productor nacido en Alemania, Carl Carlton, que junto a la actriz germana Melanie Wiegmann, se dedica a la Americana con clásicos del repertorio popular como Ruta 66, El cantautor Don Francisco es el hijo de un profesor de seminario en Louisville (Kentucky), que se dedicó a la música secular hasta su conversión en los años 70. Él es muy conocido por una canción sobre la Resurrección, pero tiene también una impresionante tema sobre la Cruz llamado "Un precio demasiado pequeño" (Too Small A Price 1979). Sandi Patty es tal vez la más tradicional de las cantantes cristianas con su voz de soprano hasta los años 90. El escándalo de las circunstancias de su divorcio en 1992 le ha hecho perder popularidad, pero continua en activo a los 68 años. Su canción más conocida es un tema sobre la Cruz (Vía Dolorosa 1984), que grabó también en precario castellano en 1998. Sobre el perdón que ofrece la muerte de Jesús trata también la canción de un grupo cristiano que en 1982 imitaba las voces suecas de Abba con un cantante de origen búlgaro llamado Georgian Banov, Convertido al cristianismo con el movimiento "hippie" de la Gente de Jesús en el sur de California en 1974, forma con dos americanas el grupo Silverwind. Hay un clásico del cine británico de los 60 titulado "Cuando el viento silba". Es la primera película que dirigió Bryan Forbes en 1961 con el apoyo de Richard Attenborough. En un fascinante blanco y negro cuenta la sorprendente historia de unos niños que creen encontrar a Jesús en un granero del norte de Inglaterra. Basado en el libro de la madre de la niña protagonista, Hailey Mills, es un relato nada infantil sobre cómo reconocer al Jesús del que hablan en el Ejercito de Salvación y la Escuela Dominical. Escuchamos algunos diálogos de la versión doblada al castellano, que comenta José de Segovia con la música de Sir Malcolm Arnold. Las últimas palabras de Jesús son una sola en griego, (Tetelastai),, que declara que ha acabado su obra. La expresión del texto original da título a una canción de Paul Clark, un veterano músico de la Gente de Jesús que graba su primer disco de "Canciones del Salvador" en 1971. En los años 80 trabaja con los artistas cristianos de jazz más conocidos por el grupo Koinonia y en 2009 graba esta canción. Mastedon es el grupo que formaron en los años 80 los hermanos Elefante, conocidos por su fe cristiana con Kerry Livgren en el grupo de "rock progresivo" Kansas. Su canción de 1990, "Está hecho" (It Is Done) considera la obra terminada de Cristo en la Cruz, como la del grupo Petra (It Is Finished 1984), otra de las bandas pioneras del "rock cristiano" desde 1972.

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There is only one perfect Father, and that is God Himself, the Everlasting Father. But because God is our perfect Father figure, human fatherhood should seek to reflect the fatherhood of God as best as they can. Biblical, Spirit-filled fatherhood is an “endangered species” in our society. But one of the most vital ingredients to a strong family, church and society is the need for biblical, Spirit-filled fathers. Biblical, Spirit-filled fatherhood is regarded as archaic and irrelevant in “today's culture” (whatever that means!). Sadly, even within the church, biblical, Spirit-filled fatherhood has been replaced by extremes of legalistic authoritarianism or flat out, no involvement and absenteeism leaving wives and mothers to “fulfill” a role that God never intended them to fulfill. Today's message is a call for the fathers and grandfathers of Koinonia to step up and accept our God given roles of fatherhood, in spite of how we feel or what society says. Men, our families need us to be Spirit filled men of God. Listen to this griping story: In 2003, Hurricane Isabel slammed into the East Coast of the United States, leaving 16 dead and cutting power to six million homes. The edges of the hurricane passed through Washington, D.C., prompting the president and members of Congress to find safer quarters. That was not the case at Arlington National Cemetery, where guards stood vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns at the time, just as they had done every hour of every day since July 1, 1937. When the hurricane hit, the soldiers remained at their posts even though they were given permission to seek shelter. That's what a soldier does. He acknowledges the storm, but he doesn't give in to it. He stands firm. Biblical manhood and fatherhood is under attack by today's society and the liberal church.Like these soldiers, Christian men, young or old, are called to stand and do our duty while staring down the very storms of a God forsaken culture that is pressuring us to neglect abandon our biblical posts as heads of our families. When men abandon this pursuit of Christ like, Spirit filled headship or when this responsibility of leadership is usurped by their wives or simply taken away from them... CHAOS ENSUES in the home, in society and in the church. For the glory of God, I pray that Almighty God pour out His Spirit upon each and every father here today. SELAH

In order to grow in any area of our lives—physically, emotionally, mentally, relationally—we have to go through a certain amount of pain. But the results make the pain worth it!  Check out all of the other messages in our series Live Together by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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Discover the supernatural love and unity that transformed Peter and the early church in this epic episode of The Jesus Podcast!In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Peter and the apostles experience a supernatural unity among believers. As the apostles witness a miraculous healing and fellowship with generous followers, they see firsthand the powerful love and community that the Holy Spirit has inspired.Today's Bible verse is Acts 2:44, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Acts 2:42 The mindset of so many when coming to the house of God is WHAT AM I GOING TO GET OUT OF IT, when instead the mindset ought to be, WHAT ARE OTHERS GOING TO GET OUT OF ME!!  That's a different proposition altogether, and these sentiments lie at the root of true Christian fellowship!!  The Greek word for “fellowship” is the Word KOINONIA.  Being translated, it means a common sharing together/communion.  Koinonia is not one-way traffic; it involves mutual participation between two or more parties.  One can think of Koinonia as a bring and share!!  I'll bring the sandwiches and you bring the salad, I'll bring the rice and you bring the meat; I'll bring the drinks and you bring the cups!!  When we gather as the Body of Christ, it ought to resemble a picnic, and I don't just mean food.  I mean a sharing of one's life!!  Let us then see what Koinonia looked like in the first Church. 

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Guest speaker Pastor Ron Matsen from Koinonia House presents a message entitled "Understanding Your Calling" - Ephesians 4:1-16.VideoAudioApr 6th am - "Understanding Your Calling" - Ephesians 4:1-16 - Pastor Ron Matsen - Koinonia House.mp3File Size:24300 kbFile Type:mp3Download File2025-04-06-Understanding-Your-Calling.pdfFile Size:959 kbFile Type:pdfDownload File [...]

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Faith Christian Fellowship Sermon

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Series: "Koinonia" FellowshipWinter 2025Episode 5

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Series: "Koinonia" FellowshipWinter 2025Episode 4

By Gary Smith - The church is a place of fellowship. In the New Testament this word comes from the Greek word Koinonia. In this sermon Mr. Smith looks at how this Greek word is used in the New Testament and shows us its relationship to the upcoming Passover.

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Hadassah Treu is an award-winning international author of "DRAW NEAR: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings," a writer at onthewaybg.com, poet, speaker, and motivator, living in Bulgaria. She loves encouraging people to draw near to God in the dark valleys of life. From the platform of her greatest pains equipped with lessons gathered on the way, she delivers a powerful message of comfort and hope, found in God's Word. Hadassah is a contributing author to several faith-based platforms like Koinonia and Devotable, and 13 devotional and poetry anthologies. She has been featured in The Upper Room, (In)Courage, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Today's Christian Living, Living by Design Ministries, and many other popular sites and podcasts.Website: https://onthewaybg.com/Join my community: https://subscribepage.io/joinmycommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybg/X: https://x.com/onthewaybgPinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/onthewaybg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hadassahtreu-authorMedium: https://medium.com/@hadassah.treuAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Treu-Hadassah/Draw Near Book: https://a.co/d/gWfmBE3Gumroad Shop: https://hadassahtreu.gumroad.com/*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Series: "Koinonia" FellowshipWinter 2025Episode 3

Koinonia Interview with Jeff & Krista Gazy by Upcountry Calvary

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The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.

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"Achieving a Christian spiritual corporate breakthrough—whether for a church, ministry, or business—requires a blend of spiritual, practical, and community-driven efforts. Additionally, revival or a "Spiritual Breakthrough," whether spiritual, cultural, or personal, often involves people coming together with a shared purpose or goal. This mirrors the sense of belonging and unity found within a family.The Bible uses the Greek word "Koinonia" (deep fellowship) to describe the intense connection and community that the early church experienced. The essence of koinonia encompasses concepts conveyed in the English terms community, communion, joint participation, sharing, and intimacy. This quality is deeply needed to achieve what God desires to unleash in this hour and in the lives of His followers."In this episode of the Keep It 100 Podcast, we have an open conversation with our Momentum Revival Team about "Birthing a Breakthrough" both individually and corporately.Register for "Momentum Conference 2025 - Unleashing the Wild Ones" - Jan 30th - Feb 1st at seanandchristasmith.comWebsite: www.seanandchristasmith.comFacebook: @seanandchristasmithministriesInstagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmithTwitter: @revseansmithYouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries