Welcome Home: 10 Ways to be a Welcoming Church

Welcome Home: 10 Ways to be a Welcoming Church

Here is a guest post from my friend, Michael Houle. Mike is the c0-Senior Pastor of Valley Vineyard Church in Chippewa Falls, WI. He’s a good friend of mine and what follows are some excellent thoughts on being a welcoming community!...
Welcome Home: 10 Ways to be a Welcoming Church

Why Did Nero Throw Christians to the Lions?

“Nero did not throw Christians to the lions because they confessed that ‘Jesus is Lord of my heart.’ It was rather because they confessed that ‘Jesus is Lord of all,’ meaning that Jesus was Lord even over the realm Caesar claimed as his domain of absolute...
Welcome Home: 10 Ways to be a Welcoming Church

John Wimber on Continuing Jesus’ Ministry…

John Wimber writes, “In the Vineyard, we place a priority on being empowered by the Holy Spirit. But the Spirit empowers for a purpose-not just an experience. We seek the active presence of the Spirit to continue Jesus’ ministry. At times we almost lose...
The Molt on Joy in Nearness to God…

The Molt on Joy in Nearness to God…

I finally picked up a copy of Thiselton’s book on the Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit: In Biblical Teaching, through the Centuries, and Today. Interestingly, Thiselton lists the Molt as one of the major theologians of this century. The more I read the Molt, the...
Welcome Home: 10 Ways to be a Welcoming Church

Discipleship Gone Wrong: 5 Ways to Get Back on Track

What is a disciple? Some people say that a disciple is someone who is “following Jesus together as their Master and Teacher so that they may become just like Jesus.” Years ago, Walter Henrichsen said that Disciples are Made Not Born. Jesus himself said that the...