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transposing the deculturalization of the church
An old Selmer tenor sax cuts the thick air along the river behind Café DuMonde with a melody from deep in the heart of Coleman Hawkins. The Canal Street Ferry blows a low tone as she returns from Algiers, and the big engines of the river boats fill out the bottom of the harmony that […]
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. (Pro. 16:18)â€? Trust and authority issues are difficult for all of us. To be a great disciple of Jesus Christ we must put our trust in a person we cannot see. To be a great minister of the Gospel we must put our […]
The challenge for any effort to encourage people to a specific action lies in getting their attention, and quickly addressing their needs. That is true whether you are selling free range chicken, or giving away Living Water. The grocery store has consistently appealed to a changing culture in America. Has your ministry?
METHODOLOGY
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Is the Bible just another great literary masterpiece in an archive full of lengthy works? How do I know if a minister is truly called by God to serve. Is heresy to The Gospel of Jesus Christ subjective? The answers to these questions reveal a Holy God full of grace. The answers to these questions […]
INTRODUCTION
Articulating one’s philosophy of ministry must begin with a clarification of your definition of ministry. Merriam Webster’s online dictionary reveals the difficulty of deciding whether ministry is a noun or a verb.
2 : the office, duties, or functions of a minister
3 : the body of ministers of religion: CLERGY
4 : a person or thing through […]
We are truly overwhelmed regarding the way God has orchestrated our return to New Orleans. It’s ALL good! Check back for more details and stories. There is much to do!
God Bless - Greg