Archive for the ‘Church’ Category

The sword and the book.

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

As many know I have a difference of opinion with most churches today as far as structure. I don't want that to misinterpreted as me having an issue with people doing ministries. I don't have the authority to say who should and shouldn't be in ministries. I ...

What is Church? Part 2

Friday, February 29th, 2008

 Editors Note: This is part 2 of the teaching outline authored by Steve Gregg and presented at the Great Commision School. (Review Part 1) It has been published by permission of the author. V. I believe that the one mandate of the Christian is to love all who call on the Lord ...

Another View on Leadership (guest post)

Monday, February 25th, 2008

 Editor's Note: The following was an excellent response to my comment on "Pastor? What Pastor? ". I decided to make it a guest post of its own... unedited. Thanks... who ever you are, this is exactly what I was asking... a little long for a comment, but very well done. - ...

What is Church? Part 1

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

This post is published by permission from the author Steve Gregg. This is from a teaching outline used at the Great Commission School I. According to Scripture, all Christians belong to the universal church (I Cor 12:13 Eph 4:4-6), which is an organism (not an organization) left on earth to communicate ...

Who are the Elders?

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

This is the second installment of my post on church leadership.  Upon further study into scripture, I see that what we refer to as a Pastor is part of church leadership. Biblically a Pastor is an Elder who labors in word and doctrine (1 Tim 5:17).  He is an Elder ...

Pastor? What Pastor?

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

 As a disclaimer, I want to first state that these views will not line up with the popular view of church structure. I am not deliberately trying to offend any particular denomination or organization. However, I feel that the bible is being ignored for the sake and man-made ideas. Pastor 1.a minister or priest ...

Know Your Role

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Has anyone ever told you to "Know your role"? I've been told that before and it's not an easy pill to swallow. Sometimes we mean well by going above and beyond what we are called to do but it's not exactly what God has in mind for us. By the way, ...