tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post999487836407496220..comments2023-03-21T17:24:43.605-10:00Comments on Faith Reasonings: Exponential book reviewSteven Ganzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103189295925793028noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-31097948888028158242010-06-30T17:45:47.395-10:002010-06-30T17:45:47.395-10:00Anonymous remarked that, if every church leader fo...Anonymous remarked that, if every church leader followed the Lord there would be great revival. It always confuses me that there are pastors who DON'T do this. Every pastor, leader, sincere Christian that I have known has moved forward in their journey by paying attention to Jesus. Sure, lots of us have little rabbit trails we follow for a while, we get discouraged or lose focus, but being a Christian leaves us only one choice: to follow Him or turn back. So many of us don't see how the Lord is moving in people who respond differently in worship or prayer, don't see the quiet moving of the Spirit in a shy or humble person...but let's be sure and trust the Lord to bring people into the understanding of how to follow Him, and not use any superficial measurements in our assessment of these people. I've been one changed lady in the last 9 years of my walk, and I LOVE being able to see God's work in everyone who professes Christ.mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702794481084441357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-66085958457308938772010-06-24T11:06:12.150-10:002010-06-24T11:06:12.150-10:00Steven, that is so wise that you say you must have...Steven, that is so wise that you say you must have the leading of the Lord. Amen. If every Church leader practiced that, there would be such a revival that the Earth would be shaken! Only God can lead us in the path of His righteousness.<br /><br />If a house is not built on the right foundation, it will fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-62953467731618682822010-06-22T04:47:37.339-10:002010-06-22T04:47:37.339-10:00There is really only one thing I'm waiting for...There is really only one thing I'm waiting for regarding planting more churches: the leading of the Lord. Good ideas, great planning, the right people can make a group. Through in enough money and you can make a really big group. But to be doing the Lord's will I need to be confident that I am following His leading.<br /><br />Thanks for the book recommendation Keith.Steven Ganzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103189295925793028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-91201392203838711372010-06-21T18:23:08.707-10:002010-06-21T18:23:08.707-10:00Steve,
Another book that is a great source of info...Steve,<br />Another book that is a great source of information dealing with church planting is called:<br /><br />FINDING ORGANIC CHURCH: A Comprehensive Guide To Starting and Sustaining Authentic Christian Communities<br />Author:Frank Viola<br />Publisher; David C Cook Publ<br /><br />I think this might add some valuable information concerning what the Lord is stirring in your spirit concerning planting churches.<br /><br />Quoting the back cover of the book:<br />"What is an organic church? It is a community of people framed by a common life in Christ, not religious programs. A community whose foundation is birthed by God,not built by methods. A vibrant family of Jesus where genuine, authentic relationships are fostered.<br />Influential leader and author Frank Viola is calling the church back to it's biblical and spiritual roots. It's a call grounded in a profound truth:In all things spiritual, origin determines destiny. This is why so many religious congregations are struggling to survive. It's not because of bad planning, but poor planting. So how do we return to God's original plan and purpose for His church?<br />Viola presents an essential guide for finding, planting and nourishing organic communities. Within this comprehensive guide, he revisits the original design for Christ's church. Drawing from both scripture and real-world experience, Viola offers fresh and practical tools for finding and planting life-changing churches that won't just grow, but thrive."<br /><br />Bless your efforts to expand the Kingdom of God and free His servants to know Christ outside the institution.<br /><br />GodspeedKeith Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732270686915069900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-55979533310008967012010-06-21T05:33:00.123-10:002010-06-21T05:33:00.123-10:00Did you buy your Bible? Maybe we should all hand w...Did you buy your Bible? Maybe we should all hand write our own copies. Not a bad idea in some ways. At least everyone then who has a Bible has read it at least once.Steven Ganzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103189295925793028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424902306850185188.post-30223322588534341632010-06-21T05:26:39.434-10:002010-06-21T05:26:39.434-10:00First, using the holy scriptures to sell books is ...First, using the holy scriptures to sell books is a sin. Jesus drove the money changers from the Old Testament temple. Today money lovers have flocked to the New Testament temple to commercialize the good Word of God. They even use the scriptures to try and justify the practice.<br /><br />You are right to say there are many things to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com