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“In October 1975, I was shot six times. And while I was on the hospital gurney, doctor told me I was going to die. I heard a very clear voice that spoke to me and said, you're not going to die. You're going to be a chaplain at San Quentin prison.” (Chaplain Earl Smith) Chaplain Earl Smith believes that ministry to the incarcerated is about so much more than rehabilitation. It's about regeneration. Using the power of his own story of transformation from gang member to pastor, Chaplain Smith has maintained a faithful presence and witness for many decades of pastoral service to the incarcerated at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, and now to professional athletes (including the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants). Today on the show Mark Labberton and Chaplain Earl Smith discuss the moral and spiritual factors of prison chaplaincy and ministry for those on death row; the meaning of freedom and education; how he ministered to the leader of the Aryan Brotherhood; the difference that positive mentoring and coaching makes in young people's lives; and the transformative power of the gospel to go beyond rehabilitation to regeneration. About Earl Smith Born and reared in Stockton, California, the cycle of events in Earl's life came to a head in 1975 when he was shot 6 times while living the life of a minor gangster. Although expected to die, Earl's father's faith, prayers, and love seemed to bring him through. The words of his father have motivated him, since that event, “you are a rebel, but you are God's rebel, and God is going to use you to His glory.” In 1983, at the age of 27, Earl became the youngest person ever hired as a Protestant Chaplain by the California Department of Corrections. He is author of Death Row Chaplain: Unbelievable True Stories from America's Most Notorious Prison. Chaplain Smith currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Franklin Home, a Transition Living/Reentry Home for men and is the Team Pastor for the San Francisco 49ers' and the Golden State Warriors. From 1998 to 2006 Chaplain Smith was the Chapel Leader for the San Francisco Giants. Chaplain Smith has ministered to teams playing in NFL Super Bowls, MLB World Series and NBA Championships. In 2000, Chaplain Smith was recognized as the National Correctional Chaplain of the Year. Chaplain Smith has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including HBO, CNN, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network and The History Channel. Earl has been featured in Christianity Today, Ebony, Guidepost, Ministry Today, Newsweek, People's Weekly, The African Americans and Time. Show Notes Get your copy of Death Row Chaplain: Unbelievable True Stories from America's Most Notorious Prison How Mark and Chaplain Smith met The value of education “I had to stop my education because of the execution schedule at San Quentin.” How Earl Smith got into prison chaplaincy “In October 1975, I was shot six times. And while I was on the hospital gurney, doctor told me I was going to die. I heard a very clear voice that spoke to me and said, you're not going to die. You're going to be a chaplain at San Quentin prison.” What San Quentin prison is like “We used to call San Quentin the Bastille by the Bay. The thing that really stood out for me was the fact that for 13 of the first 16 months I was there, the prison was locked down. The day I interviewed, two people were killed, so they stopped my interview twice. So I understood where I was. I understood the context of confinement. What I also went in there understanding was. It was not about rehabilitation. It was about regeneration.” “I believe that that's part of chaplaincy is not to allow the confines of the wall to dictate who you are.” A sense of liberty Fear and reality Earl Smith's ministry to the leader of the Aryan Brotherhood How faith shaped a capacity to be free from fear for the sake of love Mass incarceration and the new Jim Crow The drug epidemic and its impact on mass incarceration “How can you help us prepare these guys to come home?” “Whether you're on condemned role, if you have a life without the possibility of parole, or life sentence, or whatever it is, my job is still to share the same gospel message.” “Present your body as a living sacrifice.” Pastoral care in the prison system Calling prisoners by their first names instead of their numbers “When you've done it onto the least of these, you've done it to me, so there's a value in your presence.” Chaplaincy to professional athletes “The states that have the largest prison systems are also the states that send the most professional athletes in the pro sports.” Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers The difference that positive mentoring and coaching makes in young people's lives “Every man wants someone to acknowledge there's something positive in what you're doing.” “They May Know Your Number, But God Knows Your Name” (Clifton Jansky, country western singer) God's way of paying attention to us; “how vested God is in our pursuit of being fully human” (reference to Marilynne Robinson) Performance and identity (reference to Ben Houltberg) Jerry Rice, #80 and “who wore the number before you?” Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action “God is a relational God. … Sports is relational.” When did chaplaincy in sports become a thing? Pat Ritchie's chaplaincy Understanding the value and difference chaplaincy makes Documentary and Film Adaptation: Death Row Chaplain “A story not of rehabilitation but regeneration” “That's really what the story is about. Some of my yesterday, some of my today. And what I believe to be my tomorrow.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

These Event Friday messages are from the Reformation Worship Conference 2015. Speakers at this conference include: David Garner, Robert Godfrey, T. David Gordon, Terry Johnson, Michael Kruger, and Neil Stuart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

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Send us a textEver wondered how cultural shifts impact the way we minister in contemporary society? Join us as we explore this and much more with Dr. Matthew Carey Jordan, the newly appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs at Borromeo Seminary and St. Mary's Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. Dr. Jordan shares his compelling journey from his evangelical background to embracing Catholicism, and discusses his ambitious plans to enhance intellectual formation programs for both clergy and laypeople at the Seminary. Dive into his vision of creating new avenues for Catholics to deepen their faith and understanding in the 21st century, moving beyond traditional degree programs.In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into how being in a now apostolic age can inspire modern evangelism and the crucial role of contextualizing the gospel message for today's audiences. This is developed from the book, From Christendom to Apostolic MIssion. There is an upcoming book study on this which is entitled "The Mission Series and Study."  Here's an old podcast that Fr Damian did with Dr Jordan. Church Search goes to St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima in Cleveland where they celebrated 60 years of service by our colleague Sister Jane Nesmith.   We also touch upon forthcoming events, including a live production of Flannery O'Connor's "Everything that Rises Must Converge" and a stimulating book study on "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission." Packed with insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in ministry or interested in the dynamic interplay between faith and culture.

Who is Jesus, and what is His ministry today? Recent research shows that most people, including many Christians, are confused when it comes to these essential matters. As we will discover this Sunday, Revelation 1:9-20 gives us the clarity we so desperately need.

Step into the new year with an open heart and a renewed spirit as we explore the profound depths of the Christian Healing Ministry alongside our passionate hosts, Wes & Lisa. Our latest episode is a beacon for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of Jesus' healing power in the modern world. We're setting the stage for an enlightening discussion that promises to comfort, challenge, and inspire robust theological reflections.Join us as we warmly welcome newcomers to the Acorn Christian Healing Academy and announce our plans to visit emerging hubs nationwide. Wes shares his wisdom on what it means to seriously pursue the path of Christian healing, emphasizing that God values our quest for growth and clarity. This heart-to-heart is an invitation to experience the encouragement and zeal intrinsic to a journey that intertwines the pursuit of healing with the love of God. Don't miss this episode, where the passion of the heavens is brought down to our earnest conversations. Support the show

In his 1943 classic, The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis took modern education to task and aimed instead to offer a better vision for the education of young people, particularly in regards to morality and virtue. And so in this episode, Mark and Zac spend some time reflecting on a famous quote from the book and its implications for ministry in the 21st century: "The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts." Join along as they seek to apply this wise approach to ministry in the world today. Lastly, we want to encourage our listeners to check out a brand new podcast from two fellow CRC ministers, Tyler Wagenmaker and Lloyd Hemstreet, the Three Forms Podcast. This promises to be a great way for Christians from both within the Reformed tradition and without to get a better grasp on the theological foundations of our confessional inheritance!   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

In this episode, Zen speaks with Dr. Susan Benton about her research on women in early Christianity and the Greco-Roman world and her work as a member of the ministry guidance team in Baylor's Religion Department. Learn more about the ministry guidance program at Baylor University: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/ministry-guidance Check out Gary Dorrien's new book with Baylor University Press: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481320931/anglican-identities/ Related Episodes: Bruce Longenecker on Greco-Roman associations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greco-roman-associations-and-the-new/id1648052085?i=1000605716630 Amy Marga on imagining motherhood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagining-motherhood-in-the-christian-tradition/id1648052085?i=1000583436695 Dustin Benac on adaptive church and ministry: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adaptive-church-dustin-benac-on-collaborative-christian/id1648052085?i=1000597869190

The way that we parent and the way that we do youth ministry is always informed by the theology we embrace, whether that theology is embraced consciously or unconsciously. Of course, unless we work to consciously embrace a biblically-faithful and orthodox theology, we run the risk of thinking about God and Jesus in ways that are inaccurate and not even Christian. One hundred years ago, J. Gresham Machen faced and addressed this same dilemma, and he did so in ways that are helpful and informative for us today. I chat with my friend Dr. Steve Nichols about how Machen's message is timely for us today, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

Demographic studies as well as media coverage tell us that the number of Hispanics in the United States continues to grow. That means the Church must be diligent and purposeful in evangelizing these families. Radio Resurrecion founder Sergio Vasquez shares that Hispanic radio ministry has been very active as of late.

The Shape of Campus Ministry Today Steve Cheyney tells us about the current priorities of most campus ministries, because of changes in the priorities of most college students of the current generation, often referred to as Generation Z. Cheyney calls the mental health circumstances of many of these young adults a current "crisis". The causes, he says, are related to the ways students relate to each other and to other people, mostly via their devices. They want to impact society, improve the world, and find themselves often unable to connect. That shapes ministry to college students, with a focus on counseling and pastoral care. That also means that campus ministries --- and local congregations near a university campus --- will miss the boat if they focus on traditional Bible studies, Sunday morning worship, or other "religious" events. The veteran of more than two decades of campus ministry says there are many great ways that churches and organizations can provide positive Jesus-centered influence particularly for this generation. Listen to this podcast with leaders of your congregation. The Rev. Dr. Steve Cheyney is university pastor at UNC-Charlotte and leads the Niner United ministry there. He also is on the faculty of the Honors College at Charlotte.  

Welcome back to another episode of the Rodcast, where today Pastor Rod Plummer explores the topic: What is the prophetic ministry today?.We would love to hear how The Podcast is helping you. Please take the time to comment and review the show where ever you listen to this content.We would love to hear how The Rodcast is helping you, please take the time to rate and review the show where ever you listen to this content.Connect with Ps Rod:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodplummer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodplummerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsRodPlummer/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpyaKZXv_9rmAcz09FvdgQWant to know more about Ps Rod?https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/Want to know more about Lifehouse International Church?https://mylifehouse.com/about/

Today we have Esther Moreno on as we talk about Trends in KidMin in 2023. Things we can have a jump on, things she is seeing as she travels and leads in Kids Ministry. Esther has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation, and their families, for Christ. She has over 15yrs of Kid's Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She's the host of Children's Ministry Today on the Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings for kids ministry departments all over the country. She is a gifted speaker, teacher and author. She holds a masters in Christian Education from the Ashland Theological Seminary. She currently lives in Alabama with her husband and 2 children. Esther has a heart to teach leaders, reach leaders and raise up the next generation. We think you'll be encouraged today. SHOW NOTES

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Nathan Rittenhouse recently returned from a talk at the University of Virginia. Cameron took this as an opportunity to ask him all about the feel on campus these days, as well as the types of questions being asked. Surprisingly, the interest is deeply biblical, rather than topical.

The Roundtable: Discussions with Substance - Ep15 "Children & Youth Ministry Today" with Pam Lentz, Rev. Jay Clark, Ellen Rowland, and Rod Hocott.

This week on the show we welcome our new friend Esther Moreno. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has over 15 years of Children's Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She is one of the hosts of Children's Ministry Today on Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings for Children's Ministry departments all over the country. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters in Christian Education from Ashland Theological Seminary. She currently lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband Guylando and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon. You are not going to want to miss this interview! You will love Esther and her heart to reach leaders and raise up the next generation. SHOW NOTES

Your Past Doesn't Define You. Your Present Doesn't Define You. But Who You Choose to Trust Does Define Your Future. We all experience a “meanwhile” in life. Those interminable and challenging moments when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes, yet we find ourselves questioning. Such is Joseph's story—it might be yours as well.Joseph was a victim: of circumstances, of family dysfunction, of slavery, of unfair accusations, and of sexual harassment. However, he still walked in his destiny. You are the “Joseph” of your own story. While circumstances may be working against you, and the enemy is attacking, you can fulfill your God ordained destiny. This Bible study from trusted ministry leader Carol McLeod will help men and women realize that what the enemy meant for evil, God will certainly use for good! Carol McLeod Carol is a best-selling author and popular speaker at women's conferences and retreats, where she teaches the Word of God with great joy and enthusiasm. Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical biblical messages mixed with her own special brand of hope and humor. Carol is a prolific author and loves digging for truth in the Word of God. In her 15th book, “Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait,” which is set to release July 2022, Carol examines the life of Joseph and what it means to “wait well” as God strategically labors behind the scenes to work all things together for our good and for His glory. It will have an accompanying video Bible study series.“Rooms of a Mother's Heart,” a devotional for moms, was released in 2021, with “At Home in Your Heart,” releasing early 2022.All of Carol's books are available on this website as well as at Barnes and Noble, CBD, Anchor Distributors and Amazon.Her teaching DVD, "The Rooms of a Woman's Heart", won the Telly Award, a prestigious industry award, for excellence in religious programming. Carol has two podcasts: “A Jolt of Joy!” on the Charisma Podcast Network and “Significant Women” available on iTunes, Google and Stitcher. She is a devotional writer for YouVersion with 24 devotionals in current circulation and is among their most popular authors. Her YouVersion devotional, “21 Days to Beat Depression” is among her most popular, with her devotionals being downloaded more than 3.3 million times around the world.Carol also writes a weekly blog, “Joy For the Journey” that has been named in the Top 50 Faith Blogs for Women. Carol also writes a weekly column in “Ministry Today”. Carol was the first Women's Chaplain at Oral Roberts University and received the university's prestigious “Alumna of the Year” award for distinguished service to God in 2021. Currently Carol is President and CEO of Carol McLeod Ministries. Links: Website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_/YouVersion:Significant Women Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/significant-women-with-carol-mcleod-carol-mcleod/id1500029875

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Brian Baudoin and Bryce Kennison from Ablaze Ministries to talk about youth ministry in today's society.  Brian Baudoin serves as the Local Mission Coordinator for Ablaze in Bryan, and Bryce Kennison serves as an Ablaze Missionary at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bryan.  All spoke about the tremendous need for evangelization, catechesis, and community that youth ministry provides for families and their children.  The challenges of youth ministry in today's culture was discussed, and the triumphs of reaching youth in their environment and on a one-to-one basis was shared.  Brian and Bryce also spoke about the multiple ministry programs that Ablaze is engaged in for youth, families and married couples, as well.

Our Host Robb Gregory has a conversation with Lindsay Lushis and Scott Nguyen as they unpack the state of youth ministry today. They discuss what kids want and what they need to be fed spiritually in 2022.

If Jesus saved us for a relationship with Him, then why are we still here? Why didn't he just take us to heaven? Hi, I'm Mike Henry Sr. with Follower of One. This is a question that comes back to my mind, often. I know that I've been saved for a relationship with Christ. I know that my transformation is all part of Christ's work in my life to make me more like Him. But why is he still doing it with me here? Why wouldn't he just take me to heaven? Galatians 2:20 is a favorite verse of mine, and I was studying that passage today and I want to read it from the Legacy Standard Translation or the Legacy Standard Bible. This is a newer translation that has just come out. It's not that different from the way I memorized it.  It says "I have been crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me and the life, which I now live in the flesh. I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me."  I think about this passage often as I go to work or as I get ready to do my job. I really work out of my home right now. So I'm, I'm not doing commuting much anymore, which is kind of nice. But I want to live in the presence of the people that I'm with every day via Zoom or on telephone calls or any other way that I interact with people. I want to live before him in such a way that Jesus becomes visible. I want to live my life in the flesh, by faith in the Son of God. It's the one thing that I can do. One day, I won't be able to do that anymore. As I get older, I become a little more conscious of the end time; the end for me time. I don't know that Jesus will return to our planet before I have taken my last breath, but I want to live in such a way that my life glorifies Him; that other people see Jesus through my life. I believe that's why he left me here, was to help me grow in Him, but also to show the world what it looks like to be a broken person, trying to follow Jesus. I believe we've all been given that opportunity. That's our ministry.  Ministry is nothing but service. The word often translated as "minister" is also often translated as "servant." And today I believe because we follow Jesus, he has given us a ministry. He has given us the challenge to live in the flesh, by faith in Him. When we live in the flesh by faith in Jesus, we make Him visible in our world.  Our world sees an alternate way of living. They're not told necessarily an alternate way of living. They just see it. We want them to experience our life following Jesus. That's part of the reason why we have these five daily activities in Follower of One. One of them is that we pray for our coworkers. We pray for the people that we interact with every day. I pray that they will see Christ and they will be drawn closer to Him. And that's what I pray for every person that I interact with, whether they're believers or not. I can help other people move one notch closer to Jesus. And so can you. When we live by faith in the Son of God, we make him visible in our world. That's our ministry today. We help other people move one notch, closer to Jesus, simply by the way we live. Today, let's remember that the life that I want to live, my old flesh and my own desires, and even my own frustrations with how things work out in today's every day, those things don't matter anymore. My top priority is to live the life Jesus has for me to live today and to make him visible. Thank you for being a marketplace minister. Thank you for considering how your life is no longer your own. It's Jesus'. And let's live in such a way that Jesus is visible to the people that we work with today. Thanks for being a marketplace minister.  If you haven't done so yet, hang out with a bunch of us who are trying to do this every day. Head over to our online community, https://community.followerofone.org. Thanks very much.

Guest: Steve Strang, Charisma Founder and Ceo 3/14/2022 Steve Strang, founder of Charisma magazine, is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman and author. He is founder and CEO of Charisma Media, which in addition to Charisma, publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. His Orlando, Florida-based company also includes Charisma House, Siloam, Creation House, Casa Creación, Realms and FrontLine, plus many other innovative products that have earned a reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Help us fund the operation here: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Get up to the minute news here: www.Remnant.News Download our new app at www.ToddCoconato.com/app Follow Pastor Todd here: www.toddcoconato.com/findme Go to our store for special deals for Remnant Warriors here: https://remnant.news/hanews/deals-for-remnant-warriors/

We launched a NEW bible study called EXTREME MAKEOVER if you would like you own personal workbook please visit the ministry store today! https://www.heatherbaxter.com/shopJoin HB International Women's Ministry Today https://www.heatherbaxter.com/join-the-communityThis is a place to grow daily and become rooted and established in the Word of GodIn today's episode I was reminded that God is doing an EXTREME MAKEOVER in the world. Makeovers can look ugly in the process but the end result is victorious! God will work through the evil for Good in todays episode I share some biblical reminders on what the bible says about WARS. I hope this helps process the Messy and see what will be beautiful. Remember this is not our home we are just passing through. I was reminded of this as I am moving into a new home and doing extreme makeovers inside! Good thoughts to ponder in today's episode! We want people to know that God loves them and He hasn't forgotten  just because they're going through this very difficult time, God is still with them.”“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 8:35, 37-39

Lift The Name of Give God The Glory Praise Worship Show- W.I.F.E. Ministry Today's Word We wanted to take the time to speak on Betrayal today " Matthew 26: 1-47 Jesus understands what is hurting you all to well .Bring it under subjection to God He too was Betrayed . (part 1 )

In this season's final episode, there is a twist on what we normally do… Watch to find out!

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Episode 173 - Conversations About Children's Ministry With Esther Moreno Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com The last few months have been an incredibly insightful ride and a BEHIND THE SCENES tour of Church and Ministry work. We've been going behind the scenes and looking at things that make churches, ministries, and ministry leaders run. It has essentially been a masterclass in ministry leadership. Today, we take it further and welcome Esther Moreno, Founder of Child's Heart Children Ministries to the podcast to discuss her insight, energy and excitement around children's ministry and Next Gen discussions. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has over 15 years of Children's Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She is one of the hosts of Children's Ministry Today on Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings for Children's Ministry departments all over the country. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters in Christian Education from Ashland Theological Seminary. Esther currently attends Life Church of Huntsville, Alabama, where she resides with her husband Guylando and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon. You can connect with Esther here: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube |   If you need further assistance or have questions, feel free to email us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                            About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation working collaboratively with the Presiding Bishop's Office and Administration for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. He is the Founder / CEO of DiverseChurchJobs.com, a platform helping people of color in ministry to find ministry opportunities. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion, our Guests, our Wise Idea Family and our many, many listeners from around the world. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)      

Martha gets a bad rap, but as we dig a bit deeper into her story we see not just a heart to serve, but a brilliant woman entrusted with powerful truths given by Jesus at Lazarus's funeral. Go deeper into the character of Martha and how God is using women in a powerful role here in Israel. Watch to the end for a powerful short film created by our women in ministry program here in Israel! Learn more about One for Israel's women's ministry in the link below. https://www.oneforisrael.org/women-in-leadership/

According to the Word of God, without love leaders are like the sound of clanging cymbals in the earth. They will know that we are His disciples by our love for one another and if we say that we love God but yet we hate our brother, we are a liar. These are hard truths, but love must become a clear marking in the life of an authentic leader. Love does not avoid or cover up the issues at hand. Love is not weakness, it is wrapped in meekness which is controlled strength. True love brings the proper correction with the right heart and the right attitude in the lives of those that you are leading. In this podcast Dr. Caleb Cooper interviews Dr. Steve Greene who is the author of the book entitled “Love Leads” who will take you on an incredible journey of the POWER OF LOVE. As a leader, you will clearly see how love is the spiritual connection between relationships and the productivity of those that you are leading. Dr. Steve Greene is the publisher of Charisma , Ministry Today, SpiritLed Woman, and Christian Retailing magazines. He received his doctorate degree in marketing from Memphis State University and has served as the dean of the College of Business and a professor of marketing at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While in Tulsa he also served as the senior pastor of Bixby Community Church. Dr. Greene has owned restaurants, a national advertising agency, and a syndicated market research firm. He is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the fields of marketing and leadership. He has been married to Anette since 1973, and they have two children and three grandchildren. His podcasts can be heard on Greenelines at www.cpnshows.com. Also be sure to read Dr. Caleb Cooper's latest book “The Call For Strong Godly Leadership” as it is endorsed by Dr. Steve Greene. This book is available at calebcooperbooks.com and calebcooperministries.com as well as transformational books and audio sermon series. Books also available at amazon.com.

Dissension in the Body of Christ. Bible Study with Jairus - 1 Corinthians 4   Rivalry in the Church. In 1 Corinthians 4:6, Paul urged the Corinthians not to idolize him or his coworker, Apollos. Paul said, "I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another." As I read this passage, the Holy Spirit highlighted the words puffed up. Why did Paul say that the Corinthians who picked sides, favoring Paul or Apollos, were puffed up?   In politics, we often see one politician exalt another for his own personal gain. Those who exalt others usually have ulterior motives. Their purpose is to use the people they exalt to achieve their goals.   Unfortunately, such scenarios also exist in the church. People who exalt others in the church often use the people they exalt to increase their own influence. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 1:11-12, "For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, ‘I follow Paul,' or ‘I follow Apollos,' or ‘I follow Cephas,' or ‘I follow Christ.'”   Paul pointed out that there was rivalry between the Corinthian believers. These rivalries stem from the flesh. Paul clearly states in Galatians 5:20 that rivalry is an act of the flesh.   What is the purpose of a rivalry? The purpose of a rivalry is to pursue leadership, authority and influence. The people who were rivals in the Corinthian church were not really trying to exalt Paul and Apollos, but to gain their own influence. Paul and Apollos were just tools in their hands.     Stages of Church Decline. Why did some Corinthians exalt Paul and Apollos to advance their own status? To answer this question, we need to cite a pastor Ernest B. Gentile. In his book, Your Sons & Daughters Shall Prophesy: Prophetic Gifts in Ministry Today, he analyzed the famous German sociologist Ernst Troeltsch's theory of the degradation of the church. Based on his own experience, he proposed his own research on the "model of the degradation of the church." This model includes four stages.   The first stage is "an aggressive sect." At this stage, the leaders of the first generation of churches or denominations are usually very focused on God's mission and actively devote themselves selflessly to the Lord. The leaders and believers of the first generation are also full of energy. Leaders of the first generation often have prophetic guidance. They create new churches and are actively committed to correcting the mistakes of the past churches, purifying the ranks of believers, and actively playing the role of the church in society. There is often external persecution, but the persecution does not restrict them but instead makes them work even harder. The church achieves great growth and the number of people increases. The church achieves widespread gospel influence.   The second stage is“ an evangelistic movement.” At this stage, the church continues to expand and multiply. Not only do they maintain their enthusiasm for the gospel, but they also continue to maintain their uniqueness in preaching of the truth. This is a period of consolidation. Because the ministry has expanded, it is necessary to establish a certain organizational structure for management. After such an organizational structure is established, it gradually loses the flexibility of the first generation and instead relies mostly on organizations and institutions for management. At this time, prophetic experiences begin to become less common. Through the efforts of the first and second generations, vivid spiritual experiences and practices gradually morph into sectarian rules and traditions.     The third stage is "a recognized denomination.” People of the first generation usually lack a management structure. The management structure established by the second generation has begun to help the church or denomination continue to grow, but in the third stage, it will become a limit to the growth and spiritual vitality of the church. The church and believers begin to lose the enthusiasm of the first generation and begin to be more influenced by the world. At first, the church attached great importance to paying attention to the poor, but now the church and believers have become rich and gradually forget this mission. The church begins to focus on more academic and theological teaching and begins to ignore the use and practice of gifts. At this time, prophetic words and gifts begin to be gradually ignored. The church pays more attention to knowledge and reason.     The fourth stage is "A Spiritless Monument." In the fourth stage, the church slowly becomes a monument to the glory of the past, and the spiritual reality has been lost. Believers do not know and desire God as the believers did in the beginning. The church's interest in the gospel and ministry has also gradually declined. The Holy Spirit gradually loses any freedom, so the Holy Spirit leaves this church. The church continues to operate according to tradition and organization.     Ernest B. Gentile said that this cycle has been operating throughout the history of the church. After the fourth stage, the Holy Spirit will raise up a new apostolic church movement and start the cycle all over again. Because new wine can't be put into old wineskins and new spiritual movements often contain new wine, believers in traditional churches begin to leave the traditional church to seek the richness of God.[1]               The Arrogance of the Corinthian Church Although Ernest B. Gentile's observations apply to current-day Charismatic and Prophetic churches, the insights may apply to many churches, and even to Paul's ministry. Paul and Apollos were the first leaders of the Corinthian church. They both served in the Corinthian church. But the Corinthian church faced a difficulty: Paul and Apollos were not present in the church as permanent pastors.   We don't know who the pastor or leader of the Corinthian church was. But because Paul and Apollos were no longer there, nobody had enough authority to make others obey. Therefore, there were different leaders trying to exalt Paul and Apollos, using Paul and Apollos to establish their own leadership in the church. Fortunately, after Paul learned of these circumstances, he promptly wrote a letter to correct the situation. But we know that his letter did not prevent the eventual decline of the church. Perhaps the fall of the Corinthian church was delayed because of Paul's intervention. But in his later years, Paul said that all the Asian churches had abandoned him (2 Timothy 1:15).   One of the difficulties of the Corinthian church is that Paul was not there. Paul even mentioned that “Some are arrogant as though I were not coming to you.” (1 Corinthians 4:18). Here Paul clearly pointed out that the reason why some people are "arrogant" is that they think Paul will not go to the Corinthian church. A Chinese proverb says, "When there are no great tigers in the deep mountains, even a monkey can become king." This proverb describes the situation in the Corinthian church very well. Since Paul was gone, sin and rivalry were running rampant. “When the cat's away, the mice can play.”   Paul said in verse 19, "But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power." In this book, the word “arrogant” is used three times (verses 6, 18, and 19). This shows that Paul was very concerned about their arrogance. God wants to teach us something through this word.   Why are these people arrogant? Rodney Hogue, a teacher in the "Deliverance Ministries,” will answer this question very well in his commentary on 1 John 2: 12-14. These verses say, “I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name's sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.”   Rodney Hogue said that from a spiritual perspective, there are three types of people in the church: children, young people, and old people. Older people are the spiritual fathers. They know the God who has existed from the beginning. What they care about is knowing God and who he is. To them, “being” is more important than “doing.” They will never be jealous of the spiritual progress of young people and children, but are instead happy for them.   Young people are those who have overcome evil to a certain extent. They are strong, know the word of God, and eagerly hope to do something for God. But their weak point is their jealousy when they see the progress of other children. They are not fathers, but elder brothers. They will be jealous of younger believers' progress. They resemble the older brother in Luke 15 who was jealous of the prodigal son. These kinds of people are characterized by an active desire to do things for God, and they care about their ministry (doing). The third type of person is a child. On the one hand, they simply trust the Heavenly Father. Because their sins have recently been forgiven, they urgently need the love of their spiritual brothers, and to be fed by their spiritual parents. They are characterized by the need to humbly accept spiritual offerings (receiving). Rodney Hogue said that the church needs spiritual fathers. Unfortunately, the church is full of spiritual brothers but lacks spiritual parents. On the one hand, these elder brothers are a little more spiritually advanced than the children, but they are often jealous of others because their lives have not matured into the mindset of spiritual parents. Many pastors and even elders are still at the level of elder brothers.     The situation in the Corinthian church resembles the plight of many modern churches. Why are some people arrogant? They are spiritual young adults. On the one hand, they aspire to be leaders of the church and accomplish more for God. But when they encounter opposition and interference from others, there will be rivalry. When they see that others also want to be leaders, they will feel jealous.   Paul knew their situation well. Paul longed for them to grow into spiritual parents. He knew that the way to become spiritual leaders was to help the Corinthians mature into spiritual fathers. Paul said, "I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.” (1 Corinthians 4:14-16)   Paul knew that the growth of the church required leaders, but the creation of leaders required maturity. The church leader must be a spiritual father, not a spiritual young person who will rival and contradict others at every turn. Paul was a spiritual father, so he said, "Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you!" (1 Corinthians 4:8) Although Paul was mocking them, Paul's heart really yearned for them like a father who had matured into spiritual life and reigned in a glorified spiritual abundance.     However, the lives of the rival Corinthian believers had not matured to this point. On the contrary, they were young people. Paul used himself as an example to let the Corinthians learn how to be a spiritual father.   He also sent Timothy to the Corinthian church. Paul specifically mentioned, "That is why I sent you Timothy my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ as I teach them everywhere in every church" (1 Corinthians 4: 17). Timothy would follow Paul's example as a spiritual father. Therefore, Paul's purpose in sending Timothy to the Corinthian church was to get them on the path to becoming spiritual leaders. He wanted them to imitate himself, just as he imitated Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).   Living in God's Power When Paul talked about arrogant people in verses 19-20, he evaluated their spiritual power, rather than just looking at their words. Paul said, “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power."   A man asked, “What does power mean here?” In my personal opinion, the power includes the power to cure the sick and cast out demons, but that is not the only power in view here. The real power lies in being able to give birth to other believers, just as Paul gave birth to the Corinthian church in Christ. Abraham's power lay in his ability to have as many descendants as the stars in the sky, and our power lies in fathering spiritual children.   I grew up in rural China, where we often dried food on the roof. We would tie a rope to a bucket so we could lift the grain to the roof. This task requires a lot of power. When I was a child, I didn't have enough muscle power to pull it up, and I needed to ask an adult to help me.   The Local Church Movement (LCM) often uses this metaphor to explain how you should not marry unbelievers because the Bible teaches that believers and unbelievers should not work closely together (2 Corinthians 6:14). A close association with an unbeliever could pull you down into sin, rather than pulling the other person up to salvation.   To illustrate, one man would stand on a chair, and another man would stand on the ground. One man tried to pull the other off the chair, and the other tried to pull the man up onto the chair. As a result, the person standing on the ground tended to pull down the person standing on the chair.   The person who gave this example said that it is very difficult for us to lift people up spiritually, but it is very easy to be dragged down by the world and sin. When two people get married, if one is an unbeliever, it is difficult for you to pull the other into belief, but the other person can easily pull you into unbelief. This is a good analogy.     In the same way, the real power lies in removing yourself from the attraction of possessions, the temptation of physical sin, and the uncleanness of the soul and life. Remove yourself from influences that will complicate your journey to heaven.   You can only lead someone to a place you've been yourself. If you're living in intimate fellowship with God (as if you were in the Holy of Holies), you can bring others with you into God's presence. If you're living at a distance from God (as if you were in the outer court), you can only bring people into the Outer Court.   Therefore, Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 4 demonstrate great power. He not only pointed out the spiritual problems of the Corinthian church, but also regarded himself as an exemplary spiritual father. He told the Corinthians that they must become spiritual fathers like himself in order to become the spiritual leaders of the church.   Becoming the spiritual leader of the church does not lie in exalting Paul or Apollos, but in the maturity of your own life. If your life is mature enough to resemble Apollos, you will have Apollos' authority. If your life is as mature as Paul's, you will have Paul's spiritual authority. The true power comes from the spiritual authority we receive from God after we mature in the spiritual life.   The book of 2 Corinthians tells us that the Corinthians repented and worried over their downfall, and Paul comforted them himself. This tells us that Paul's message to the church did its job and was effective. Later, the church in Asia rejected Paul, but the Corinthian church did not reject Paul.   Parallels in Today's Church. While studying this passage, a man asked, “What is the state of the church today? Is today's divided church puffed up, as well? Do you see situations in our current church today that mirror the situation in 1 Corinthians 4?” I said, “Yes, I do.”   In the church where I was saved, I saw Ernest B. Gentile's principles at work. The first generation of leaders experienced many struggles, and the second generation became more established. However, in the third generation, rules and regulations inevitably entered the church and slowly hindered the work of the Holy Spirit.   Therefore, some people began to seek more guidance from the Holy Spirit. Because of this situation, I began to study in the Charismatic Movement and the Prophetic Movement. Once I got in touch with the Charismatic Movement and the Prophetic Movement, I learned that the Holy Spirit has a lot of freedom among them and has done a lot of things.   According to Ernest B. Gentile, when the leaders of the second or third generation of churches are not trying their best to open themselves to the Holy Spirit's prophetic guidance, people will lack the manifestation of the authority and power of God. This makes it difficult to establish trust in the church. At this time, the leaders of the second or third generation will hold high some of the views or propositions of the leaders of the first generation. On the one hand, it solidifies the teaching of the first generation of leaders, but on the other hand, they use it to establish their own authority. Because they cannot get fresh prophetic revelation from the Holy Spirit and direct authority from God, their authority is often based on the inheritance and consolidation of the teachings of the first generation of leaders. Furthermore, they usually don't dare to break the restrictions taught by the first generation of leaders. Thus, they lack the ability to create a major breakthrough in the future. This pattern is not only found in the Charismatic and Prophet Movements as observed by Ernest B. Gentile, but also in many different denominations.     In addition to difficulties within a sect, there are often disagreements between sects. The struggles of different factions within denominations are often not necessarily known to outsiders. But the struggles between denominations are easily visible to the world. Struggles within churches and groups are often concealed in the name of unity. However, the struggles between sects can be seen by the world.   Both are from the flesh. Different denominations are like different brothers in the body of Christ. One group said that they belonged to Paul, and the other said that they belonged to Apollos. The struggle in the Corinthian church represents a struggle within a church, but the struggle between denominations represents an internal struggle with the universal church.     Imagine Paul speaking not only to the Corinthian church, but to the entire body of Christ. Imagine that the Apostle John was not speaking to the fathers, young people, and children in one particular church, but to the fathers, young people, and children in the entire body of Christ. We can see that the situation of the global church is similar to that of the Corinthian church. There are not many people who are truly fathers like Paul was. Most of them are young people or children. The problem with young people is that they cannot accept others. But spiritual parents can accept others. The brother in Luke 15 could not accept the prodigal brother, but his father was able to accept the return of the prodigal son.     Our God is our Father. Every snowflake he created is different. Everyone has a unique call from God. Every sect is born out of a truth received from God that the group adheres to. None of us are complete without our fellow believers. When we criticize each other and condemn other denominations, we make our Heavenly Father sad, just as the rivalry within the Corinthian church made Paul, their spiritual father, sad.   The Chinese church has experienced similar dissension. Many evangelical pastors, such as Pastor Stephen Tong, fight against the Local Church Movement (LCM), and neither Chinese evangelical churches nor LCM churches accept Charismatic churches. My personal study in both the LCM churches and the Charismatic churches, as well as my contact with churches under Tong's influence, has shown me that the teaching and practice of the LCM would be very helpful to ordinary Chinese churches and Charismatic churches. The LCM can provide insight into the importance of life maturity and spiritual practice, which can help many believers in the Chinese evangelical churches and Charismatic churches to grow up spiritually. In addition, the practice of Charismatic churches can inject more vitality into the LCM and other evangelical churches, giving them more freedom in the Spirit and keeping them from dying.   Because Tong strongly criticized the LCM and Charismatic churches, many believers were unable to learn the truth from these two groups. In addition, the LCM refused to accept the baptism of the Holy Spirit and tongues. They have not accepted God's work in other churches, especially Charismatic churches. Charismatic churches have weaknesses of their own. They generally tend to be immature and place too much emphasis on miracles and marvels, lacking pastoral teaching on the deeper spiritual life.   We should be eager to humble ourselves and learn from each other. God's calling for our time is to bring together different denominations and sects. As we come together, we can learn from each other's strengths.   Another controversy in today's church is the Hyper Grace Gospel. Many evangelical Chinese churches in China strongly oppose the Hyper Grace Gospel. A woman who studied the Bible with us was deeply hurt by legalism in her evangelical church. She said that her church taught her that she must always condemn herself for not repenting enough and not working hard enough. It was very painful for her to condemn herself over all those years.   As a result, she found that Pastor Joseph Prince and his message on the Gospel of Grace helped her. Joseph Prince is often accused of being the leader of the Hyper Grace Gospel. It's true that some believers go to extremes, overemphasizing grace and ignoring the law of God. However, the reason the Hyper Grace Gospel has become so popular in China is that in many traditional churches, legalism prevails. For believers who have been wounded by legalism, it is particularly easy to accept the teachings of the Hyper Grace Gospel. Because many evangelical churches in China have legalistic tendencies, the message of the Hyper Grace Gospel is like a cool breeze on a summer day for believers who have suffered from legalism.   This controversy has caused internal disputes in many churches, causing many church members to become estranged. The backlash from the church has been fierce, condemning the Hyper Grace Gospel as heresy.   But there is something commendable in the Hyper Grace Gospel, especially for believers who have been harmed by legalism. The Hyper Grace Gospel finds fertile ground for spreading widely in China. To a certain extent, this is due to God's desire to correct the mistakes of legalism.   Joseph Prince also had a great influence among American Charismatics. Therefore, some Charismatic leaders have begun to worry. For example, a Charismatic and Jewish spiritual leader in the United States, Michael L. Brown, raised concerns that the Hyper Grace Gospel was preaching the grace of God too much and ignoring the law of God. Therefore, he proposed a peaceful meeting with Joseph, and the two men had a genuine dialogue. But I don't know whether their dialogue had any specific positive effects.   Personally, I believe that the message of the Hyper Grace Gospel will be helpful to a person whose strict basic theological training has focused on legalism and external behavior. It will not cause them too much harm, because they need this strong correction to the teachings they've heard all their lives. But believers who have not received strict basic theological teachings will be more prone to extremes if exposed to the Hyper Grace Gospel.     There is an extreme example of the Hyper Grace Gospel circulating on the Internet. I have no way to know if it is true or not, but I have heard many similar reports among Chinese Christians. The Facebook post reads: "Now the Hyper Grace Gospel from Singapore has flooded China. They believe that once they are saved, they can never lose their salvation. There is nothing wrong with sin. A female Christian who keeps having an affair talked to a pastor, and the pastor asked her to repent. She told him that according to the teachings of the Hyper Grace Gospel she had received, this is not a sin. Even the Gentiles know that immorality is a shame! The Hyper Grace proponents regard Jesus as a consumer product, giving them heaven for free without holiness and repentance. It's a highway that leads straight to hell." [2]   People who have heard the Hyper Grace Gospel first-hand have told me similar stories. I don't believe that Joseph Prince truly teaches these extremes, but some of his followers excessively expanded the grace element of the gospel and ignored the teaching about repentance and confession of sin.   We must look at the Hyper Grace Gospel in a balanced way. The Hyper Grace Gospel is like any other movement. If it is not from God, it will not gain much traction. But Satan tries to destroy God-given movements by pushing their teaching to extremes, thereby stigmatizing these practices. This is Satan's, usual trick and it is called the Straw Man Fallacy.   Let me give another example of this tactic. Witness Lee, the leader of the Local Church Movement where I was saved, advocated "calling on the Lord's name." The practice of calling on the name of the Lord helped believers pray by meditating on the name of the Lord. This is a very good spiritual exercise, and I have benefited a lot from it.   But the enemy has tried to destroy this movement by raising up people in mainland China who twisted Witness Lee's teaching. Some heretical groups in China stole this practice. Instead of calling on the name of the Lord, they call on the name of "Witness Lee" as if he were a god. This is not Witness Lee's teaching or the LCM. The enemy has harmfully distorted this practice in order to discredit it. Unfortunately, because of the enemy's destruction, not only the practice of "calling on the Lord's name" was stigmatized, but the LCM and Witness Lee were also stigmatized. Similarly, the Hyper Grace Gospel may contain truth from God's word, as well as areas that need to be corrected. Believers who support the Hyper Grace Gospel, believers who oppose the Hyper Grace Gospel, and the church as a whole need to be humble enough to dialogue with one other. In some places, these conflicts are already very intense. Those who oppose the Hyper Grace Gospel call the Hyper Grace Gospel heresy. But perhaps those people should reflect on the legalism of the church. Believers of the Hyper Grace Gospel should also reflect on how to avoid the extremes shown in the above examples.     Instead, the two parties who support and oppose the Hyper Grace Gospel have become emotional and are unable to resolve the contradiction. Like in the Corinthian church, the modern church struggles with rivalry and division. Remember, when believers are immature, they will experience these contradictions and rivalries. True spiritual fathers imitate Paul, who can look at problems from different perspectives.   On the one hand, Paul was able to accept weak believers, and on the other hand, he was able to feel joy in seeing believers' progress. We must also look at this issue from both perspectives. Too much emphasis on grace and too much emphasis on the law are both wrong aspects. Legalism will harm believers and prevent them from fully realizing God's grace in Christ; the extreme Hyper Grace Gospel also hurts believers, preventing believers from understanding God's holiness and strict discipline. These two aspects of truth need to be held in balance.   [1] [1] Ernest B Gentile, Your Sons & Daughters Shall Prophesy-Prophetic Gifts in Ministry Today, (Chosen Books, Grand Rapids, MI), 1999, 247-249 [2] https://www.facebook.com/godjesusloveme/posts/2371476159599706/    

In this episode, Stephen and I discuss how technology is affecting ministry to teenagers, the importance of staying hungry as a learner,  and some of his own personal leadership rituals. "3 Quotes for Notes":1. Regarding technology: “It has become a very powerful tool in an inexperienced hand.”2. As a learner, “You eat what you're hungry for.”3. “We tend to give less credence to the people we know very well and more credence to the people that we kinda have an idealized vision of.” Links:DiscipLead Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/discipleadpodcastFlipboard App: https://flipboard.comThank You For Being Late Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Being-Late-Accelerations/dp/0374273537Stephen Jones' Article: https://iphc.org/discipleship/2021/01/19/the-story-of-joseph-the-worlds-first-gen-zer/Music: In Orbit by Electronic Senses on Pixabay.com 

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Thank you for joining today's Rosary Prayer. This is day 13 of our 54 Day Rosary Novena. Please support our Ministry: Today we're praying for people who are dealing with any time of addiction. And before we start our prayer, I would like to share a resource. Its called CatholicinRecovery.com, they are a nonprofit organization that serves those suffering from any type of addiction or unhealthy attachments. Just to clarify this is not a sponsor. I researched this nonprofit online and some people from our community have referenced this organization. If you would like to share any resources with our community, please send us an email through our website at 54daysofroses.com or at Prayers@54daysofroses.com All links will be listed on the show notes. Day 13: Joyful Mysteries in PetitionWith that let's get started. Today we're praying the joyful mysteries in the petition. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, we pray that we may rediscover Jesus in this season of Lent. Blessed Mother, we pray for those who suffer from addictions and unhealthy attachments. Blessed Mother, we pray for the intentions of our listeners, And We're also praying for the intentions of our followers on Instagram; Maria, Eduvina, Stephanie, Isa, Justina, Valeria, Lauren, Anthem, Galya, Soto, Judy, Nick, Christy, timothy, Joe, Rafael, and Jonathan. With Love, Maritza Mendez Make a Donationhttps://www.54daysofroses.com/donateSupport our Ministry:https://www.patreon.com/54daysofrosesWebsite:https://www.54daysofroses.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/54daysofroses/Audio Engineerhttps://conceptualpodcasting.com/podcastsThe song "Meditation 2" created by Patrick Buddewww.patrickbudde.com

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Doug Stringer is an extreme follower of Jesus who takes first-responder food, medicine and help to the most troubled spots in the world. Doug is the founder of Somebody Cares America and Somebody Cares International, with chapters, centers, partners, affiliate ministries and a global coalition around the world. Doug and his wife Lisa are authors, speakers, activists and courageous compassionists. Doug has written extensively, is a well known speaker and is a recognized thought-leader in community transformation. He is a key member of the CMN Board of Directors and Dangerous Nations Campaign. “What would Jesus do?” was a phrase that became popular years ago across the nations … at CMN we also ask, “What would Doug do?” That's because this man carries the heart of Christ to those in the margins in over 40 nations of the world. Listen to Doug on BraveMen today – but at the risk of becoming radicalized! Ministry Today magazine called Somebody Cares one of the 21 Most Influential Ministries of the 21st Century. As an American of Asian descent and a revivalist at heart, he is considered a bridge-builder, and an ambassador for Christ.

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Gene Bailey explores the transforming impact of historical and current-day tent meetings.

You care deeply about your members, the people God has entrusted to your care. You want them to experience the abundant life of Jesus, to become more and more like Him, and to fulfill the purpose for which God has created them. But many if not most of your people seem to be making painfully slow progress. They come to you with the same problems they had a year ago, ten years ago. Many of your members seem stuck. They’re frustrated. And you’re frustrated... About the Author Dr. Carol Tanksley is a board-certified OB-Gyn physician as well as a Doctor of Ministry. She’s published several books by Charisma House, and has been highlighted several times in Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman. Find more of Dr. Carol’s resources at drcarolministries.com. Read the full article at https://pastorresources.com/helping-your-members-get-unstuck/

Finding Joy When Life Beats You UpCarol takes you through her personal journey of losing five precious babies, suffering from clinical depression, to finding joy in the most difficult of circumstances. During this period of time Carol developed an addiction -- her addiction was reading the Word of God. In the Word, Carol found her joy and she continues to help millions of women today find their joy even when life beats you up.Carol talks about the story of Ruth & Naomi found in Ruth 1. Naomi (delight, pleasant) asked for her name to be changed to Mara, which meant bitter. Naomi changed her identity based on her circumstances & disappointments in life. We should NEVER do that. As Christians, we need to stay true to who we are created to be. Remember that kindness ushers Jesus into your story. Kindness takes the Carol's, the Robbie's, the Keri's and uses us as the history makers in God's book of life. With the pandemic, the election, the media, politicians, and racism, let us be the kindest women of our generation. The people that need it the most are the Mara's.Carol's Resources:The Joy Life is an online membership that will enable you to tap into the joy for which you were created. Created by Carol McLeod Ministries, you will be able to access a wide range of Bible studies, video teachings and workbooks for the express purpose of adding joy to your daily life. New content will be added on a monthly basis. The Joy Life launches October 1, 2020, join today here. Carol's newest book "Vibrant" is an invitation from the Word of God, to live in a place of joy and purpose, no matter what your life looks like. To preorder please visit Carol's site: https://carolmcleodministries.comCarol is the best-selling author of twelve books, including “Significant”, “Pass the Joy, Please” and her newest “Vibrant” which releases in November 2020. Her teaching DVD, The Room of a Woman's Heart, won the Telly Award, a prestigious industry award, for excellence in religious programming. Carol has a twice-weekly podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network, "A Jolt of Joy!" She is a devotional writer for YouVersion with nearly 20 devotionals and 3 million downloads. Carol also has a column that is published weekly in "Ministry Today." Carol's blog "Joy for the Journey" has been named to the top 50 Faith Blogs for women.

In challenging times your people more than ever need to know you care about them personally. That’s critical when it comes to reopening. If your people sense you are more concerned about getting them back in the seats than you are about their personal wellbeing, it won’t go well. Read the full article https://pastorresources.com/leading-and-discipling-into-the-new-normal-part-2/ About the Author Dr. Carol Tanksley is a board-certified OB-Gyn physician as well as a Doctor of Ministry. She’s published several books by Charisma House, and has been highlighted several times in Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman. Find more of Dr. Carol’s resources at drcarolministries.com.

Many Christian leaders are wrestling with what it looks or will look like to reopen in-person church gatherings. Some churches, perhaps yours, are meeting in person now. But whether you are or not, if you’re honest you know things are not “normal.” About the Author Dr. Carol Tanksley is a board-certified OB-Gyn physician as well as a Doctor of Ministry. She’s published several books by Charisma House, and has been highlighted several times in Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman. Find more of Dr. Carol’s resources at drcarolministries.com.

If you’re a pastor, your church may not be gathering together physically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a traveling evangelist or minister, all your scheduled engagements may have suddenly cancelled. Your own income may be uncertain. As our world changes in unexpected and perhaps permanent ways, it’s challenging for even the most godly leader to maintain the heart position that your success or identity is not dependent on how many people you see in front of you each week. Dr. Carol Tanksley. She's a board-certified physician as well as a doctorate of ministry. She's published several books by Charisma House, has been highlighted several times in Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman. Dr. Carol blogs frequently at drcarolministries.com.

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Matt and Jackson discuss a few different topics this week. With the continual coronavirus, people now have an unexpected wealth of leisure time. How are Americans dealing with more time at home? The guys discuss an article in WSJ  called "Mommy, I like Coronavirus." Also, the guys discuss President Trump's quote in a recent press conference on his lack of interest in listening to advice from former Presidents during the pandemic. They also look at Youth Ministry today by looking at a Book Review by Timothy Paul Jones in Christianity Today. 

On today's show: Steve Strang, founder of Charisma magazine, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman and author steps on the Godcast to talk about his new book "God, Trump, and the 2020 Election". Steve is founder and CEO of Charisma Media, which in addition to Charisma, publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. His Orlando, Florida-based company also includes Charisma House, Siloam, Creation House, Casa Creación, Realms and FrontLine, plus many other innovative products that have earned a reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher. This is a game-changing, very in depth interview with one of America's most influential Christian Leaders. Check it out....

On today's show: Steve Strang, founder of Charisma magazine, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman and author steps on the Godcast to talk about his new book "God, Trump, and the 2020 Election". Steve is founder and CEO of Charisma Media, which in addition to Charisma, publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. His Orlando, Florida-based company also includes Charisma House, Siloam, Creation House, Casa Creación, Realms and FrontLine, plus many other innovative products that have earned a reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher. This is a game-changing, very in depth interview with one of America's most influential Christian Leaders. Check it out....

Episode 447 Reverend Earl Smith is the team chaplain for the 2019 NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers as well as the NBA's Golden State Warriors.  In 1983, at the age of 27, Smith became the youngest person ever hired as a protestant chaplain by the California Department of Corrections. Smith was born and reared in Stockton, Calif. The cycle of events in his life came to a head in 1975, when he was shot six times while living the life of a small-time gangster. Although expected to die, Smith’s father’s faith, prayers and love seemed to bring him through. The words of his father have motivated him since that event: “You are a rebel, but you are God’s rebel, and He is going to use you to His glory.” In 1983, Smith arrived at San Quentin just like everyone thought he would. Labeled as a gang member and criminal from a young age, Smith was expected to do some time, but after a brush with death during a botched drug deal, Smith’s soul was saved and his life path altered forever. From that moment on, Smith knew God had an unusual mission for him, and he became a minister to the lost souls sitting on death row. For 23 years, Smith played chess with Charles Manson, witnessed 12 executions, and negotiated truces between rival gangs. But most importantly, Smith helped the prisoners of San Quentin find redemption and hope, and understand that it is still possible to find God’s grace and mercy from behind bars. Smith is the author of the book “Death Row Chaplain,” released in 2014. The ministry of Earl Smith is known across the nation. He has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including HBO, CNN, The CBS Morning News, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, 100 Huntley Street, The Discovery Channel and The History Channel. Smith has been featured in such publications as People’s Weekly, Ministry Today, Newsweek, Ebony, Christianity Today, Guidepost, The African Americans and Time. Earl has received two “Angel” awards for excellence in media. On this episode of the podcast, Reverend Earl shares the story of faith with the 2019 49ers, what that moment was like for him to see San Francisco go to the Super Bowl, dealing with adversity and ministering to those that are going through difficult times and how faith has changed and evolved in the NFL over the last 30 years.  You can listen to Earl Smith's first interview as he tells his incredible story from Episode 80 of the podcast here. 

In this episode, we continue talking about your DREAMS. I recently conducted a seminar in which we focused a great deal on truly engaging the passions, dreams, and desires that God has put in one's heart. Your destiny is tied directly to your dreams; your dreams originate with God; your success is totally depended on you fulfilling those dreams. As you embark on a New Beginning, let's Discover, Engage, and Live Your Dreams! Spiritual Principle Ephesians 3:20 (TLB) 20 Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes. Joel 2:28 (NASB) 28 “It will come about after this, That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dream dreams, Your young men will see visions. WHAT IS A DREAM? Dream – a condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration. (www.dictionary.com). “A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.” – John Maxwell A number of years ago, Pastor Tommy Barnett wrote an article for Ministry Today magazine that spoke to this subject so well. I referenced this article at length in this podcast. The full article can be found HERE There is a dream inside of you that longs to be awakened. There is something that God Himself has seeded in your heart that is significant and will change your and others lives forever.  What Dream have you dreamed? What dreams are God calling awake in you today? WHAT IS YOUR DREAM? Starting a Business Writing a book Singing Acting Ministry Job Travel Foundation TV Show Invention Other? Homework Take time and write down what is coming to you mind and heart right now What do you feel the Father is awakening in you? Name the dream Make a list Be specific Describe it in details Write it, draw it, etc. NEXT WEEK: Next week my guest will be New York Times best-selling author, Dan Miller. We will be talking about finding your lane, doing what you love to do, and engaging in what God has created YOU to do. Dan is truly an expert in this area, and a gift to so many people around the world. 

This is the question of my life. This is the question I ask every pastor that I meet and every pastor that I see. I have asked Greg Laurie of the harvest church in Riverside I have asked David Guzik a modern day commentator about time I’ve even asked Daniel Fusco of the Pacific Northwest. What do you think? How do you think Jesus would be doing ministry in our current age? Please send me your feedback at howtobiblepodcast@gmail.com

Catalyst Church NWA August 11, 2019 Pastor Nate Sweeney Directional Leader

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 2/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 1/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

Together with Lester Merklin, special assistant to Global Mission Centers at the General Conference, we are discussing a fledgling but highly strategic initiative—the Tentmaking program. We approach this topic from the viewpoint of a cross-cultural missionary. We are asking questions that you would, perhaps, ask. Why is this topic relevant to those of us who are already in the mission field? Listen to this episode to find the answer to that question and more.

Kati Beasley and Taylor Bongard join us for an entire hour to talk about their faith journeys, getting into ministry, and what they see for the future of ministry in America.

Dr. David Stevens says coffee may actually be good for us, discusses vaping, and warns against energy drinks. Then, Jennifer Dougan talks about life in ministry to youth, women, and the church.

Reverend Earl Smith is the team chaplain for the NBA world champion Golden State Warriors and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.  In 1983, at the age of 27, Earl became the youngest person ever hired as a Protestant Chaplain by the California Department of Corrections. Earl was born and reared in Stockton California. The cycle of events in Earl’s life came to a head in 1975 when he was shot 6 times while living the life of a small time gangster. Although expected to die, Earl’s father’s faith, prayers and love seemed to bring him through. The words of his father have motivated him, since that event, “you are a rebel, but you are God’s rebel, and He is going to use you to His glory.” In August of 2000, Chaplain Smith was recognized as the “National Correctional Chaplain of the Year.” Earl currently serves as the Team Pastor for the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers’. From 1998 to 2005 Earl was the Chapel Leader for the San Francisco Giants. Smith is the author of the book "DEATH ROW CHAPLAIN," released in 2014.  The ministry of Earl Smith is known across the nation. Earl has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including HBO, CNN, THE CBS Morning News, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, 100 Huntley Street, The Discovery Channel and The History Channel. Earl has been featured in such publications as People’s Weekly, Ministry Today, Newsweek, Ebony, Christianity Today, Guidepost, The African Americans and Time. Earl has received two “Angel” awards for excellence in media. On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Reverend Earl about being a team chaplain in the NFL and NBA, his amazing story growing up in a gang, almost dying, getting saved, becoming a prison chaplain and some of the incredible things he saw God do with inmates on death row.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Geri Rodman has led InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for the last 17 years. Preparing for retirement, she shares with the EFC Podcast what has kept her focussed over the years and her special admiration for this generation of Canadian youth.

Steve Strang, founder of Charisma magazine, is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman, and author. He is founder and CEO of Charisma Media, which in addition to Charisma, publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. His Orlando, Florida-based company also includes Charisma House, Siloam, Creation House, Casa Creación, Realms, and FrontLine, plus many other innovative products that in the last 36 years have earned a reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher.

My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be Arthur Herman. Dr. Arthur Herman (Ph.D. Johns Hopkins, 1985) is the author of the New York Times bestseller How the Scots Invented the Modern World, which has sold a half million copies worldwide, and Gandhi and Churchill, which was a 2009 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His six other books include To Rule the Waves: How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World, which was nominated for the UK's prestigious Mountbatten Maritime Prize; Freedom's Forge, named by the Economist as one of the Best Books of 2012; and Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. Educated at the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins University in history and classics, Dr. Herman is a frequent contributor on defense, energy, and technology issues to Commentary magazine, the New York Post, National Review, and the Wall Street Journal. He was also the first non-British citizen to be named to the Scottish Arts Council from 2007 to 2009. Listen as Arthur Herman and I talk about his brand new book, 1917: Lenin, Wilson, and the Birth of the New World Disorder. Covered in 1917: President Woodrow Wilson's idea to create a world “safe for democracy” ultimately failed as the world's most powerful dictatorship rose from the ashes of World War I - the Soviet Union. While his idealism was well-intentioned it established the United States as the “world's policeman,” paving the way for later U.S. mishaps in Vietnam and Iraq. Simultaneous to Wilson's moves on the world stage, Vladimir Lenin executed both his plan to reshape the world in his Marxist image and all those who opposed it. In the name of “liberating humanity,” Lenin overthrew Russia's post-czar democratic revolution with his own murderous dictatorship. The world Wilson and Lenin created still affects our politics and the international order we see today. Without Wilson's League of Nations, we would not have the supranational United Nations we know today nor would we have Moscow and Beijing as the epicenters of power in the East. It is these men that have set the stage for the international adversaries that dominate foreign policy a century later. Nicholas Reynolds, author of Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures, 1935-1961, notes: Arthur Herman's parallel biography of Lenin and Wilson will make the reader stop and think — about the great man theory of history and the cataclysmic events of 1917. Analyzing their legacies, Herman issues a clarion call for us to cast a wary eye on ideologues who want to remake the world, in 2017 as in 1917. This will be fascinating as Arthur and I talk history and philosophy -- Wilson was a prominent Progressive (Socialist) and it's critical that Americans to understand the roots of Socialism, Marxism, and Progressivism, and the role they played in WWI. ********************** In the second 1/2 hour my guest will be Stephen Strang. Stephen E. Strang is an award-winning journalist and successful businessman who began his career as a newspaper reporter at the Orlando Sentinel before founding a Christian publishing house and media company. Strang has interviewed and written about nearly every Christian leader in the country over the past four decades. He is author of the book, God and Donald Trump. He joined other Christian leaders who campaigned for Trump's election. As written in the front cover: Donald Trump is an enigma, a brash self-promoter, casino owner, and a man of the world. Yet he is also a devoted husband and father who has surrounded himself with men and women of faith and has made religion a key component of his image. God and Donald Trump is a powerful first-person account of one of the most contentious elections in American history, with exclusive interviews and insightful commentary from the men and women who were there. Strang remarks: Most evangelical Christians did not support Donald Trump when he announced he was running for President in 2015. Why should they have? He had made a fortune in gambling. He was thrice married, and he was known to use some pretty salty language at times—hardly the model politician the religious right could enthusiastically support. As it turned out, however, most evangelicals did get behind him in the 2016 election, giving Trump 82 percent of the evangelical vote—reportedly the highest percentage ever. Since then his support from the Christian community has remained steady. Stephen Strang is CEO of Charisma Media and founder of Charisma magazine. Charisma Media also publishes Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana and Christian Retailing. Steve and I will discuss Donald Trump and HOW he won 82% of the evangelical vote and what role faith now plays in his administration. Follow Arthur Herman on Twitter at @ArthurLHerman, Steve Strang on Twitter at @sstrang, and me at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show using hashtag #tjrs. *Sponsored by Rentacomputer, your premier source for Sound System rentals , by ROBAR® Guns, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com, and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.

Amy Williams is passionate about ministering to teens involved in gangs, about helping youth on probation and parole, and about serving those lost in the juvenile justice system. Life-on-life mentoring is her key ministry strategy among youth. The GlobalChurch Project, Podcast Episode 35.As a certified Gang Intervention Specialist, she heard God’s call to move into a Latino gang neighbourhood in Chicago’s Humboldt Park community to be a “Hope Dealer”, doing street outreach to young men involved in gangs or affected by gang culture. Working in the toughest neighbourhoods in the United States, Amy Williams helps gang members—and young people lost in the juvenile justice system—find hope through Jesus Christ.

A dish of ministry in the wider Church with a dash of history.

Kurt Johnston

Jason Jimenez shares insights from his 15+ years of ministry experience, explaining the changes and shifts that he’s seen in youth ministry and ways that ministers, both young and old, can fight burnout and stay true. Jason Jimenez is a pastor, apologist, and nation speaker who has ministered to families for over fifteen years. Jason is the author of The Raging War of Ideas and coauthored The Bible’s Answers to 100 of Life’s Biggest Questions with Dr. Norman Geisler and the upcoming Stand Strong America with Alex McFarland. Jason & Alex also co-hosts the NRB Network show Viral Truth. Jason and his wife live in Charlotte, NC with their four beautiful children. For information on Jason, visit http://www.standstrongministries.org/.

During this hour with Marnie and special guest, Carol McLeod, you'll discover Carol’s definition of a “Christmas-aholic.”The one thing that you should definitely plan to do during the holiday season.The one thing that every woman should plan NOT to do just now.How to decide what to maximize and what to minimize during the holidays.Advice for parents as they prepare to celebrate Christmas with their families.A few favorite lessons from the Christmas story. Carol McLeod has written five books, is a featured devotional writer on YouVersion, hosts a daily radio program, and is a weekly contributor to “Ministry Today” magazine. Craig and Carol are the parents of five children and seven grandchildren. Learn more at www.JustJoyMinistries.com

The boys are joined by their first in studio guest! They talk about their thoughts and experiences on going into missions today.

Adam S. McHugh is an author, ordained Presbyterian minister, spiritual director, chaplain, speaker, and retreat leader. He is the author of Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture (InterVarsity Press, 2009).
Adam has a wide variety of ministry experience, including stints at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, CA, and Irvine Presbyterian Church in Irvine, CA. He served for 3 years on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the Claremont Colleges, as well as for 2 years as a hospice chaplain with Vitas Hospice in Covina, CA. Adam received his spiritual direction certification through the Spirituality Center of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Adam has been published in The Christian Century, The Washington Post, RELEVANT Magazine, Jesus Creed, Ministry Today, Patheos, and the Ooze, and has been featured in USA Today, Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post. He has been a guest on Mars Hill Audio Journal, InterFaith Voices, and Moody Prime Time America, among many other programs.
Hailing originally from Seattle, Adam has a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a Masters of Divinity and Masters of Theology in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary

APOSTLE TALK  -  Future News Now! WWW.REALMIRACLES.COM with Prince Handley THE ROLE OF APOSTOLIC MINISTRY TODAY You can listen to this message NOW.Click on the LibSyn pod circle (top left). Give it 20 seconds to load.Listen NOW or download for later. For INSTANT REPLAY, go to: www.blubrry.com/prophecy/ Please email this message to a friend. After you listen to this message, you can scroll down for all messages previously in the Archives (with Show Notes). RSS PODCAST 24/7 release of Prince Handley blogs, teachings, and podcasts >>> STREAM   THE ROLE OF APOSTOLIC MINISTRY TODAY INTRO / MUSIC There are several TYPES of evangelical churches today, but they can be classified usually into one or more of three (3) groups: INTERPRETIVE - These churches believe that Jesus is Lord. DEDUCTIVE - Based on inference of scripture, these churches are further divided into sub-groups. For example, those who believe in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, operation of the gifts of the Spirit . . . and those who do not. CULTURAL - These churches appeal to the styles and movements of the current day and may be further divided into two (2) groups: traditional and seeker sensitive. Apostle Handley’s book on Militant Church History (written in 1973) is right on track today and lists the seven (7) stages of church history: past and prophetic. Just a cursory review of recent decades, however, shows something as to the movement of the Holy Spirit (with some aberrations of men). In the late 1960s and into the 1970s, we had the "hippy" movement. In the 1980s we had the coming of age of the burgeoning "baby boomers." In the 1990s we had the "Me" (the selfish) generation, with examples such as "Seinfeld." Today, we are in the infant stages of the "rupture" of society ... and at the same time, the infant stages of the apostolic church. By the "rupture" of society I am talking about the appearance of militant Islamic fundamentalism. MUSIC We hear lots of commentary by news media outlets saying that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. This is NOT correct. Christianity is the fastest growing religion in the world. Demographics and surveys are drawn from largely the traditional and denominational churches. The statistics do NOT account for the fact that much of exploding church growth occurs in the non-traditonal, non-mainline, non-denominational churches: much in house churches and the underground church ... SUCH AS IN CHINA! However, there IS now a large growth of Islam. Why? Because people want to identify themselves with . . . to belong to or be part of . . . a culture. It is TIME for a NEW CHURCH: one that is drawn by the Spirit to people and one to which people are drawn by the Spirit! The NEW church understands the current culture, the people and their styles. The following statistics are representative of this NEW church: 43% of the people were born between 1927 and 1945 37% of the people were born between 1946 and 1964 16% of the people were born between 1965 and 1983 4% of the people were born between 1984 and 2006 We must reach this youngest group! If you haven’t already studied about this, go to www.realmiracles.com and in the upper right of any page "Search" for "The Greatest Outreach." Also, go to the Archives of The Apostles Group and search for: "Trends, Times, and Tongues." [August 28, 2004] The NEW APOSTOLIC church will reach people in their styles and cultures with anointed music. People will join a church when they SEE people EXCITED about their faith. Acts 15:15-18 tells us: "This agrees with the words of the prophets. As it is written, 'After these things I will return. I will again build the tent (tabernacle) of David, which has fallen. I will again build its ruins. I will set it up, That the rest of men may seek after the Lord; All the Gentiles who are called by my name, Says the Lord, who does all these things. All his works are known to God from eternity." This scripture is referring to Amos 9:11 foretelling the rebuilding of the dynasty of David through Messiah who would come. However, it has a multiple fulfillment, also, in the building of the Kingdom of God (even before the 1,000 year Messianic Kingdom on earth) by the organic spiritual growth of the resurrected Messiah's body of believers. The Messianic synagogues and churches today who operate in the apostolic and prophetic functions ... and who abound with the high praises of God ... are creating NEW birthings of the Spirit and forging alliances of ministry purposes:Individual birthings of the Spirit through repentance and believing the Good News ... and corporate birthings of NEW synagogues and churches, whether they meet in offices, buildings, houses, the desert, or forests. What was the Tabernacle of David like? It was NOT like Solomon’s Temple, with all its wealth and gold. The Tabernacle of David was a "make-shift" tent where the praises of God resounded. Even King David, when he was returning with the Ark of the Covenant was dancing and praising God publicly (and almost nude)! MUSIC The NEW APOSTOLIC church will have prophetic dancers: even incorporating new cultural themes in music. The NEW APOSTOLIC church will have a NEW BREED who will want to join and participate in MIRACLES: people who want to be instruments through whom the Holy Spirit will flow to bring healing to sinful, bruised humanity. A brother in my area recently took a campus survey at one of California’s major universities. In that survey the students were asked the question: "What will it take to get you into church?" The majorityof the university students being surveyed answered: "We want to SEE God’s miracles and the supernatural." Have you ever noticed that the churches and people who say “wanting to see miracles” is wrong are the ones who are NOT experiencing MIRACLES? Jesus never blasted people for wanting to see or experience MIRACLES. He blasted them because they just wanted to take part in eating the bread that was multiplied. Yeshua answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled." [John 6:26] During 1950-1960 several great healing ministries were raised up by God. Many people were saved as a result. Then in the period from 1960 to 1970 there was great emphasis on pastoring to care for the thousands of new converts. Then, from 1980 to 1990 there was great emphasis on teaching. Around 1990 many new prophetic ministries were raised up, along with praise and worship. Now, we are in the INFANT STAGES of the NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH. MUSIC The PROPHETIC brings things to pass in the Spirit. It opens up new vistas and causes them to happen. The APOSTOLIC takes the different forms of ministry and unites them into a harmonious unit. The APOSTLE recognizes that the fivefold ministries are NOT ministries necessarily of accuracy, but rather of function to bring about a cohesive objective: the formation of the Tabernacle of David and the growth and dominion of the Kingdom of God. The apostle of the NEW CHURCH should probably have experience in all functions: not just the apostolic, but also as prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. It was not too long ago, before the fall of Communism, that Albania was known as the hardest Communist country. Just to mention the name "God" would result in a jail or prison sentence. There was a Muslim man who was about to die of radiation contact. A Christian brother told him about Jesus and His healing power, then laid hands on him and prayed for him. The man went to the hospital to be checked again and they found he was completely healed. The doctor asked him, "How did this happen?" The man said, "A man told me about Jesus, and that He could heal me; the man laid his hands on me and prayed for me in Jesus’ name . . . and I am healed!" Then the doctor, in simple belief and scientific query, asked the man who had been healed: "Would that happen to the other people here in this hospital?" The man something like, "I think so." So, the doctor asked him to go around and pray for the people in Jesus’ name and lay hands on them. The hospital was emptied. About that time, there was a NEW BREED of young people who simply believed God and went to the hospitals praying for the sick in Jesus’ name. Hospitals were actually closed down because of the number of people who were healed. The NEW BREED is waiting for you . . . and for the NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH! Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley MUSIC Podcast time: 12 minutes, 00 seconds (with music) Copyright © Prince Handley 2009All Rights Reserved Subscribe to The Apostles Advanced Teaching (this newsletter) by email: apostlehandley@gmail.com  (type "SUBSCRIBE" in the Subject line). For foreign language versions of The Apostles Daily Message, go to:www.apostlehandley.wordpress.com Prince Handley Ministry Portal: www.princehandley.com SKYPE: prince.handley Follow Prince Handley on Twitter Subscribe to The Healing and Miracle Podcast here:  SUBSCRIBE   Subscribe to Apostle Talk Podcast here: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Voice of Israel Podcast here: SUBSCRIBE FREE online New Testament Bible Studies, email to: worldservicesinc@gmail.com For FREE literature to distribute (tell us what language you need), write to:      WORLD SERVICES      P.O. 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Grace Is Not a Blue Eyed Blonde...

A podcast with Matt Green of Ministry Today recorded in October of 2006 discusses reverse mentoring as an off-road spiritual discipline.