Early again this week due to internet probs at home. Here is our continued look at the subject of leadership (?) Epistles and apostles Outside of the teachings and influence of Jesus there is the letters that Paul wrote to various churches and individuals concerning the flow and function of the ekklesia and the characteristics [...]
New Landscape Over the next few weeks I want to explore the concept of leadership in the new landscape. It will be an exploration, meaning this is uncharted territory and therefore may be new thoughts open to debate in all areas. Martin has touched on this theme as he has looked at Pentecost, I just [...]
Can You Hear The Sound? This week is going to be a little bit different. We are going to take a journey together. A journey through sound. God loves communicating through sound. From Genesis where we are told that Adam and Eve heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the cool of the [...]
Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it… I put away childish things… Big or Finding Neverland I love a good movie. I love all sorts of movies. From the action adventure fantasy of Lord of the Rings (all 2 million hours of it) to [...]
Fundamental truths The majority of my journey has been spent inside the Assemblies of God. Made a decision to follow Christ in a local A.O.G. church in Lakenheath, Suffolk. I was 15 years of age. Had already been attending kids and youth stuff there on and off for a few years before then. Of course [...]
Day early this week due to having a date with my gorgeous wife tomorrow. Crossing Over I have always loved the story of Joshua. A disciple who fulfilled his destiny. A pioneer and not a settler. One who was prepared to fight for promise and not lay down. A friend of harlots long before the [...]
Gideon’s fleecing again I believe the greatest leaders are the one’s who will refuse position and title. They would rather put on the towel than pick up the trowel. They will influence from among and not guide from above. They will realise that being last in the queue is more powerful than being first. They [...]
God hates buildings… Acts 15:16 I will rebuild the tabernacle of David which has fallen down. This is one of those great restoration/revival/renewal passages that we love to quote. The rebuilding of the tabernacle of David. The restoration of 24/7 worship. Musicians, singers, ministering before the Lord, Obed-Edom (I love his story), the heart of [...]
2 Samual 3:1 In the time of transition the house of Saul and the house of David were in existence side by side. In-fact they not only existed together there were clear times when David would actually serve the house of Saul even though he knew he was the anointed king and that the anointing [...]
Stories from the shop floor This has been an amazing week. God stories flying around all over the place. The world of Asda is ever transforming and shafts of light and eternity are evident in such clear ways. Then that links to the world of Facebook. A community of friends past, present and future. Seeds [...]
Day of rest? Been thinking alot this week about what our Sunday used to be like. When I think back it is almost laughable to think what we put ourselves through. Was reminded of this when we decided to attend an Easter service at a church where my brother-in-law is ‘pastor’. From the off I found [...]
Much of the material that will be central to these posts will cover perspectives on the 'gates' of society, the places of influence that shape the culture. If transformation is a desired outcome, such aspects as strategic prayer and understanding the redemptive gifts of places will play their part. As prayer opens up space, filling it will be vital, not in a controlling, top-down sense, but with a servant spirit. Finding appropriate terminology is difficult. Maybe 'transformation' is not the right term, perhaps 'transfiguration', where inner qualities burst through.
I have chosen to use the term 'gates' and although they can be defined any number of ways these are the seven ways I have chosen to group them by:
These are in two formats. Epub can be read in many ereaders, such as Ipad, kobo etc.; if using a kindle then the format will be mobi. If there are difficulties in reading the format an internet search should show any peculiarities for your specific ereader
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The Traveller’s Rest- The Two Headed Monster (Leadership).
There is only one head… but would we really think so the way we behave and act as His so called ‘church’? In reality I was under-exaggerating calling it the two headed monster. There are heads all over the place. Heads of denominations, heads of ministries, heads of organisations, heads of local churches, heads of [...]