The following excerpt is from ONE Ekklesia: The Vision and Practice of God’s Eternal Purpose by Henry Hon. It is unfortunate that there is significant division among those who identify as followers of Christ. This book serves as a guide to fostering unity. We find in 1 Corinthians 12-13 a continuing description of ekklesia and […]
Read MoreThe excerpt below is from Timothy Germain’s book Walking Amidst the Golden Candlesticks. “Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern. And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of […]
Read MoreI believe one of the core Scriptures for understanding relational gatherings is 1 Corinthians 14:26. But what about the verse 37? Timothy Germain has made available a free short PDF sharing his thoughts on 1 Corinthians 14:37. When you read what he has to say, it’s hard to ignore the implications. Here is a teaser […]
Read MoreThe excerpt below is an essay found in a book by Paul Rapoza entitled The Messiah, The Ekklesia and The Kingdom of God. The book is about 80 pages long and is filled with short essays, most of which focus on the Kingdom of God and His Ekklesia. Rome was the first official denomination in […]
Read MoreIn Western society it’s difficult to do life together, but it does happen, it can be sustained and it can be life-changing. I pray these stories encourage you to keep meeting, keep searching and start gathering. This story is told by Tim Germain. My life growing up had very little Christian influence. A family down […]
Read MoreI’ve always been fascinated by hearing stories from people who follow Christ under persecution. As Westerners, we may wonder how well our own faith would hold up and what church would look like when persecution knocks on our front door. The following is a Facebook post from Wendy Click and is well worth reading. It’s […]
Read MoreA short, concise 45-page synopsis of church history, this book explores the significant role that meeting in small groups has played throughout the history of the church. Author Michael Albrecht also looks toward the future and considers how we must prepare, particularly if the West is exposed to persecution. A portion of his thoughts is […]
Read MoreGreat insight from prolific author David Emechete, especially if you have a prophetic or apostolic gift. Below is a reminder about true discipleship. You can find out more about David by clicking here. In the first century, after Jesus died and rose again, the leaders of the Christian faith went out boldly, preaching the good […]
Read MoreI just started reading What Is Neighbourhood-Based Christian Community? by David Emechete and found this in the preface. It reveals the heart of the author, and perhaps it will resonate with you as well. The truth is difficult but necessary to face: the way we’ve been practising our Christian faith for centuries cannot continue. It […]
Read MoreAs part of our meeting, we watched a YouTube video from History of the First Christians. My friend Rachel asked who the person or ministry behind the production was, and her question sent me on a quest to find out. I was surprised to discover that the incredible young man responsible is David Emechete, a […]
Read MoreIt’s so great to meet wonderful people from around the world. Scott and Marla Schiele have been ministering together for more than 36 years. Without social media, we would never have had the opportunity to hear their stories. I pray these testimonies encourage you to keep meeting, keep searching, and start gathering. It’s difficult to […]
Read MoreBiblical Church Leadership by Beresford Job is a great resource for understanding the role of leadership in the organic church. I highly recommended his book and also recommend his many blogs on the subject. Links to his sites follow this short excerpt about being a doormat. Beresford explains more in his video link. There is […]
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