Summer MMI Report
June
USCAL
June 13 th
National Council Meeting for the United States Council of Apostolic leaders
Twelve Teachings That Harm The Church
I have heard it said “balance is the key to life”. I agree with that statement, as I have found that any truth taken to the extreme (that ignores others aspects related to its subject) is unbalanced and can be harmful. This is also why Paul the Apostle said that he teaches “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27), which involves a full-orbed presentation of truth.
Twelve Reasons Why Conservative Political Leaders Fall
A few years ago, the mainstream media has reported that two high-level conservative Republican leaders, U.S. Senator John Ensign and Governor Mark Sanford, have had ongoing adulterous affairs.However, after that a conservative New York Congressman Vito Fossella was stopped for driving while intoxicated in Virginia and exposed as an adulterer, forcing him out of the political arena. Senator Ensign’s affair was with a member of his own staff whose husband also served on the same staff (at the same time). Governor Sanford had at least a year-and-a-half relationship with an Argentinean woman whom he has called his “soul mate” in spite of being married. During his last liaison, he flew to Argentina without telling anyone where he was, even though he is a standing governor! (Just goes to show how cloudy one’s mind can become when it is engulfed in sin and deception.)
The Gospel of Steve Jobs
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Things Translocal Ministers Wish Pastors Understood
Seven key points when dealing with translocal ministers.
I. Honorariums Should Be Handled Properly
Honorariums should be based on:
A. The level of anointing and blessing released on the congregation (extra should be given to honor what the Lord did in the service).
How to Use the Ten Commandments as a Guide to Vote this November
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Seven Things All Good Biblical Theology Must Include
One of the most important lessons I have learned, from years as a pastor and leader who works with other leaders, is to have a robust, full-orbed theological foundation that is practical enough to meet the challenges of ministry, cultural engagement and life.
By “theology” I am referring to the study of God, the scriptures and its application to every aspect of life.
Contrasting Kingdom Prophets and Church Prophets
We in the Charismatic expression of the Body of Christ have had much teaching on prophetic ministry since the 1980’s, including some good teaching that brought clarity and balance but also some other teachings that may have been extreme.
All in all, when examining Scripture I find one area of lack regarding prophetic emphasis has been the narrow focus of prophetic ministry to only the realm of the church. There has been some powerful prophetic ministry via preaching, exhortation and sharing what people have heard from God’s heart, either for individuals and/or for the nation. But most of it has only been heard by other church people and it rarely, if ever, goes outside the four walls of a church building or church-related functions.
The Social/Political Implications of Jesus the King of Kings
A very important conversation occurred between an earthly governor and the Governor of the Universe that saliently disclosed the main purpose for the coming of the Messiah. In John 18:37 we find:
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are you a king then?”
Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”
The Moral and Ethical Challenges Facing Bible-Believing Democrats, Republicans and Patriots
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