The Lausanne Papers

Our Sunday evening talks are following an outline by the teams of the Lausanne movement.  It is a worldwide movement that mobilizes evangelical leaders to collaborate for world evangelism.  I have found their information, materials, and perspectives insightful, excellently presented, and timely.
To read some of their many inspiring and thoughtful documents, direct your browser here. [...]

Again! A conference on the Holy Spirit

Set yourselves to prayer for the good hand of the Lord to be upon the 2010 Conference on the Holy Spirit.  I am totally trusting God for a tremendous season of learning and growth.  May God’s Spirit be upon every component of the gatherings.
Following is the schedule.
January 31          Sunday Evening         6 PM
6:10-6:20         Joe Purcell
6:30-7:00         [...]

“Again!” 2010 Conference on the Holy Spirit

The 2010 Conference on the Holy Spirit, January 31 through February 3, is shaping up as one of the most anticipated conferences on the Spirit in our history.  We have searched for ministers with a scholarly background as well as a strong Holy Spirit anointing upon their lives and ministry.

R.T. Kendall, prolific author, pastor, evangelist, [...]

When Life Hurts….”Where are the miracles?”

Dan Womack invited MCA to think through two prolific questions:  1.  Why does life bring pain?  2.  Where are the mighty acts of God during these seasons of pain?
With the precision of a neurosurgeon, Dan investigated the problem of pain.  Judges 6 and Jeremiah 32 were used as a backdrop for these real life questions.
Everyone [...]

Dave Smith Baptized!!!

Watch Night services will never be the same for David Smith.  Why?  He followed the premier example of all examples…….Jesus our Lord, in water baptism in the service last evening.
Dave made a strong declaration of placing his personal trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior.  Two years ago, as his life began to “unravel,” Dan [...]

Thinking About Christians in China

What happens in part of the world effects the whole world.
Five ounces of poison in an aquarium impacts the entire life cycle of the aquarium, not just one portion of the aquarium. Every living organism in the aquarium should be exceedingly interested in the health of its water.
The world is the same. The [...]

Introducing………”Element with an EDGE.”

Lynn, Kevin, Jon, Howard, Tracy and their amazing ministry team have been energetically designing every element of Element.  Their work on the culture, ambiance, song selection, atmosphere, and the relationships within the service are paying huge dividends.  Even though they are only 50 percent finished with their upgrades, their attendance has already doubled!
Previously, Element leadership [...]

Remarkable Thanksgiving Blessing

Mark and Val Burgess coordinated one of the community events that shows to hundreds of people the love of God.  The Thanksgiving Blessing was well received by our community and the entire process flowed very well.
704 families shopped for their Thanksgiving meal in the MCA Thanksgiving Blessing grocery (set up in our gym).  My guess [...]

Pastor’s Information Exchange gatherings

I was deeply impressed with the wonderful participation in the PIE meetings this evening. The interest is high, questions insightful and germane, and the excitement tangible. God is doing a miraculous work among us. Listening to the conversations in the gatherings was a total blast.
Thanks to all the teams for your diligent [...]

Glorious Report!

The following ministry data has just come in from Ethel by way of Val…….
SEPT.6TH, 89 WOMEN 12 REDEDICATED.THEIR LIVES TO THE LORD.
SEPT 7TH 48 MEN 30 OR MORE REDEDICATED
SEPT.8TH 8 WOMEN
SEPT.14TH 32 MEN,
SEPT 20TH, 90 WOMEN AND 32 REDEDICATED
SEPT 22ND 10 WOMEN,
SEPT 28TH  THERE WERE 27 MEN,13 REDEDICATED
SEPT. 29TH 10 WOMEN.
TOTAL 356 MEN AND WOMEN [...]