Photo by TMAB2003 (Creative Commons) Many of us within the simple/organic church movement are so scared of organization and denominationalism that we have failed to work together to take financial responsibility for those from our midst who, according to Scripture, "deserve their wages." As a result, some of these people are either unable to put… Read More
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I've almost finished this series on finance, and would like to know if there's any particular subject you would like us to explore together. Let me know… Many thanks to all who prayed for our time in Mexico. We had a great time with an awesome group of people who are making a difference in… Read More
Photo: Creative Commons vaXzine Perhaps because my husband, Tony, is a businessman, we regularly have Christians approach us: "God gave me this idea for a business. What do you think?" Sometimes it's a product they think everyone will buy. Sometimes a technology or a service. So we ask them some apparently non-spiritual questions? Do you have… Read More
Christian religious leaders will commit an estimated $34 billion in fraud in 2011 compared to $31 billion spent on global missions. (http://bit.ly/nPMSkp). Enough said!
[Editors note]: What makes this guest post from Dan Hubbell, an apostolic father in the Kingdom, so remarkable is its context. The churches in his city, whatever their denomination, cooperate together for the Kingdom. This includes at a financial level. So I asked Dan to tell a little of his story to preface… Read More
One of the main challenges those in full-time ministry face if they sense Jesus leading them into simple/organic/house church is the question, "How will I support my family?" Here are some of the financial ways the Lord is using as He leads people out of professional ministry into a simpler form of church that doesn't… Read More
Following my post on our own financial journey, many people sent in their own stories which are worth reading because they demonstrate the pain as well as the blessings of the journey. Here are some of them: Elaine said: Having left "church ministry" years ago, I for one would NEVER chose to go back. I… Read More
How do we hear God? Does He speak in an audible voice? How do we know it is Jesus speaking and not an over-active imagination? What might happen if we deliberately listen to God, believing He will speak to us? About 18 months ago I had the idea of a multi-media e-book that would address… Read More
One of the main fears that people in full-time ministry face when they think about house/simple/organic church is, "How will I support my family?" I had many wonderful comments after my last post when I shared the story of the financial journey that Tony and I traveled when we came to this country. Read, and be encouraged!… Read More
About twice a month, I receive an email that goes something like this: "I am currently in full-time ministry as a pastor/youth minister/worship leader, but sense the Lord is calling me to get involved in organic/simple/house church. The problem is that ministry is the only thing I have been trained for, and I have a… Read More