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October 18, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Every-member ministry is not a pretext for “lone ranger ministry.” The Bible does, indeed, speak very highly of the sufficiency of Scripture and of the power of the Holy Spirit in each believer. That sufficiency and power does not remove the need for church accountability. ...
October 11, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Like an athlete’s muscles will only grow if they are stretched, tearing at a microscopic level only to heal with greater capacity, believers are “grown” through the challenges of ministry. You will grow in humility as you learn that you cannot do it by yourself or in your own strength. You will grow in prayerful dependence on God as you are driven to the Throne of Grace by your own lack and need. You will grow in your love for and apprehension of God's Word as you are driven to its riches for supply. You will grow in love for and cooperation with others as you all realize you cannot do the work by yourselves. And you will grow in skill and experience as you tackle new problems and are brought, by God’s grace, through trials....
October 4, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Christian ministry begins with, but never leaves, the Gospel. The Gospel is Christian ministry. Study it. Preach it to yourself. Meditate on it. Memorize it. Rehearse the Gospel in the car when you’re driving, alone or with someone else. Collect tracts and always have one handy, and be ready to explain the Gospel....
October 3, 2018 by Jeff Jones
A post linking to an article at the TGC Canada website responding to recent disturbing developments in Alberta education....
September 27, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Remember: ministry is your job. So go do it! Go knowing you are equipped, empowered, and emplaced for ministry and with the hope that, one day, our Master will tell you, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”...
September 20, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Like a football player who refuses to show up on the field is useless even though he has all his equipment and training, the Word is useless in you, and your spiritual gifts are wasted in you, unless you are part of a local church where you can exercise your Spirit-given gifts according to the Word of God to “strive to excel in building up the church.” God’s will is that those he saves are not “lone ranger Christians,” but instead are associated with other redeemed sinners for worship, work, and fellowship....
September 13, 2018 by Jeff Jones
The purpose of pastors is to equip the saints...
September 6, 2018 by Jeff Jones
Addressing the whole congregation in Galatia...
August 30, 2018 by Clint Humfrey
Our aim is to see the prospering of the gospel message among the needy souls of Calgary and beyond. We trust that God will work through this partnership in order to bring lasting fruit, the spiritual prosperity of the life of the Age to come. ...
August 23, 2018 by Clint Humfrey
Don't assume that the visitor will be 'caught at the door' by the pastor. If God has blessed you in the service, you need to jump at the chance to share that blessing with someone else. That will make the post-service hello more than empty chit-chat. It will be small talk crammed with joy, praise and thanksgiving for the grace of the gospel of Christ. It’s exactly the kind of gossip we want to get carried away with....
October 18, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Church, Authority, women, members, men, roles
Every-member ministry is not a pretext for “lone ranger ministry.” The Bible does, indeed, speak very highly of the sufficiency of Scripture and of the power of the Holy Spirit in each believer. That sufficiency and power does not remove the need for church accountability. ...
Keep ReadingOctober 11, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: members, benefits, grow, Commitment, churches, stronger
Like an athlete’s muscles will only grow if they are stretched, tearing at a microscopic level only to heal with greater capacity, believers are “grown” through the challenges of ministry. You will grow in humility as you learn that you cannot do it by yourself or in your own strength. You will grow in prayerful dependence on God as you are driven to the Throne of Gr...
Keep ReadingOctober 4, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Evangelism, Ministry, Hospitality, member, visitation
Christian ministry begins with, but never leaves, the Gospel. The Gospel is Christian ministry. Study it. Preach it to yourself. Meditate on it. Memorize it. Rehearse the Gospel in the car when you’re driving, alone or with someone else. Collect tracts and always have one handy, and be ready to explain the Gospel....
Keep ReadingOctober 3, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Culture, Worldview, religious freedom, Christianity, Alberta Education, Christian Education, TGC Canada, Jeff Jones
A post linking to an article at the TGC Canada website responding to recent disturbing developments in Alberta education....
Keep ReadingSeptember 27, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Ministry, servant, practical, deliberate, participate, diligent
Remember: ministry is your job. So go do it! Go knowing you are equipped, empowered, and emplaced for ministry and with the hope that, one day, our Master will tell you, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”...
Keep ReadingSeptember 20, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Church, Word, Ministry, Spirit, Equipped, empowered, emplaced
Like a football player who refuses to show up on the field is useless even though he has all his equipment and training, the Word is useless in you, and your spiritual gifts are wasted in you, unless you are part of a local church where you can exercise your Spirit-given gifts according to the Word of God to “strive to excel in building up the church.” God’s will is ...
Keep ReadingSeptember 13, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Pastor, Ministry, maturity, Service, deacon, teacher, imitate
September 6, 2018 by Jeff Jones | Tags: Ministry, Service, every, member, consumer, burnout, equip
August 30, 2018 by Clint Humfrey | Tags: Time, Church, Gospel, Ministry, partnership, contributor, serve
Our aim is to see the prospering of the gospel message among the needy souls of Calgary and beyond. We trust that God will work through this partnership in order to bring lasting fruit, the spiritual prosperity of the life of the Age to come. ...
Keep ReadingAugust 23, 2018 by Clint Humfrey | Tags: Gospel, Service, post, hello, conversation, initiate
Don't assume that the visitor will be 'caught at the door' by the pastor. If God has blessed you in the service, you need to jump at the chance to share that blessing with someone else. That will make the post-service hello more than empty chit-chat. It will be small talk crammed with joy, praise and thanksgiving for the grace of the gospel of Christ. It’s exactly the ki...
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