Teachings from India (7). For an official report on the World House Church Summit, see http://bit.ly/6I8PAq  God chose new leadership for Israel after Saul failed. Psalm 79:70-72 says: He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. 71 He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own… Read More
Just over a year ago, within the space of 72 hours, Tony and I had three megachurches ask us about simple church. We may be fairly slow on the uptake at times, but even we couldn't miss the fact that this might be the Lord. Since then we have had a two national meetings with… Read More
Teachings from India (6) Luke 10:5-9 is all about the importance of creating relationship. When we have found a person of peace (who we recognize because they offer us hospitality), the first thing we do is to build a relationship. Church is all about relationships. This is what Jesus offers us in Revelation 3:20. (“Look!… Read More
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Lambs and Wolves
Teachings from India (5). Spiritual warfare is much more obvious in an Indian village context, but the same principles apply in other places too. "Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And… Read More
Luke 10 is a passage God is using all over the world to bring in a massive harvest. Here are the principles again, as taught by an Indian church planter who is living the reality of this. (Teachings from India 4) Jesus sent the disciples out in teams. The team consists of three people, because… Read More
Teachings from India (3): According to Matthew 16:17, certain signs will follow a believer–they will cast out demons and speak in new tongues etc. But a believer who casts out a demon may not be a disciple. He may believe in all the promises of God, but still not be a disciple. Matthew 7:21-23 describes… Read More
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The Great Commission
Teachings from India (2): Matthew 28:18-20: Jesus is the sender in the Great Commission–not the church, and not a mission agency. God may use these things, but Jesus Himself is the one who sends you, and he's sending you with all power. Matthew 16:19 states: "I will build my church and the gates of hell… Read More
Prior to the World House Church Summit in India, a much smaller group came together to go through the training that the Indian church planters use. It is interesting that similar training, from many different sources, is being used all over the world. The Holy Spirit is giving the same principles to those who are… Read More
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Drinking from a Fire Hydrant
At the beginning of October, Tony and I left for a five-week trip that included Turkey, the UK and India. What a privilege!! The first week was spent in Turkey near Antioch. Actually it was at Seleucia, which is the port from which Paul and Barnabus set sail on their first missionary trip. The jetty… Read More
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Love Has a Face
It is rare these days that I am so gripped by a book that I read it all in one day. That was the case with Michele Perry's book "Love Has a Face." It doesn't hurt that we know Michele well–I was chatting with her on Skype just the other day. She is the real… Read More