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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading

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Not by Force, Not by Strength — But by His Spirit

There’s a moment in Scripture when God speaks directly into the exhaustion and discouragement of His people. Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, was staring at a mountain of impossibility: a half-built Temple, limited resources, political pressure, and a tired people. … Continue reading

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Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

Based on 2 Timothy 1:6–7 Every now and then, Paul writes something to Timothy that sounds less like an apostle and more like a seasoned coach staring down a timid rookie: “Fan into flame the gift of God…” In modern … Continue reading

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Strength for the Journey

When Joshua stood on the edge of the Promised Land, he faced a huge challenge — leading a nation into the unknown. Moses was gone, the wilderness was behind them, and the battles ahead were real. It was at this … Continue reading

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Use the Gift God Has Given You

Romans 12 is one of the most practical and inspiring chapters in the New Testament. After spending eleven chapters explaining the depth of God’s mercy and grace, Paul begins Romans 12 with a passionate plea: “And so, dear brothers and … Continue reading

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Great Fathers of the Bible: Lessons for Today

Father’s Day is a time to honour the men who have shaped our lives with strength, wisdom, and love. The Bible gives us powerful stories of fathers—some who led with courage and integrity, others who made mistakes but grew through … Continue reading

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God’s Cloud and Light: Guiding Us Through the Desert

In the book of Exodus, we find an incredible account of God’s guidance for His people: “The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and He provided light at night with … Continue reading

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Asaph: The Unsung Hero of Worship in the Bible

As Christian musicians, we often find inspiration in the lives of those who have gone before us, especially those whose lives were dedicated to the service of God through music. One such figure is Asaph, a Levite musician, seer, and psalmist in the Bible. Continue reading

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Heartfelt Worship: A Guide to God’s Presence in Leading

My desire, as a worship leader, is to have God’s presence, power, anointing and blessing when leading my local congregation. It is God’s presence that changes lives. It is God’s presence that heals peoples hearts and bodies. Here are some suggestions and guidelines to open the door for God’s blessings on your leading and worship. Continue reading

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Learning To Lead

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading

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