KEY VERSE: “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God… The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it.“ (Revelation 21:2, 24 LSG) The church must not only be diligent but also militant.Two important remarks are made in […]
Fruitfulness means the ability to accomplish as much as possible with the resources God provides. Considering God’s infinite gifts, I have understood that many operate far below the capacities God has granted them. “The man who had received five talents brought the other five and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with five talents; see, I […]
Some people believe that churches must start as small groups before growing. This is a common thought. I started the World Miracle Church in Tamale with a crusade. Before we arrived in the city of Accra in 1994, I was in prayer in New York when God told me to begin the church in Accra […]
I know of churches where deacons and deaconesses stand at the entrance to ensure that those who are poorly dressed are not admitted inside unless they meet the church’s dress code. Can you imagine Jesus Christ doing such a thing? If our goal is to change people’s inner lives, their external lives will certainly follow. […]
Mental Barrier 5: The Love for TraditionSome churches do not progress simply because they are stuck in the web of tradition: “This is how it is practiced in my religion, so we cannot seek any other methods outside of this.“ You cling to this stance despite the fact that the strategy has stopped being effective […]
Church Plague 3: KoinonitisThe disease of koinonitis is one that causes a small group in the congregation to believe they own the church: everyone knows each other, and newcomers cannot find a place. When someone celebrates a birthday, almost everyone in the church attends the party. This type of church will never grow beyond the […]
The vision of the Church is, first and foremost, that of the Father. It represents the ultimate goal of God’s eternal and benevolent plan, which He executed at the appointed time through Jesus Christ, our Savior (Eph. 1:9-10). The Lord Jesus came into the world to reveal the Father’s will, His plan that He formed […]
In the history of Christianity, John Wesley (1703-1791) is known for his love and total obedience. As part of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the evangelist John Wesley, the American Christian magazine Christianity Today published an article in his honor entitled “The Man Who Changed America.” This honorable title given […]
We have examined the benefits of cell ministry for the kingdom of God and also for church members. Now, let’s look at how cells benefit the church pastor. Cells have significant advantages for the local pastor. “Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be that every major dispute they will bring […]
In 2009, when we were launching the cell system, our church had about two hundred and fifty adults on Sundays. There were no cells at this stage. It was a traditional church. What is a traditionally managed church? Most churches in the world fall into this category. These are churches that are not made up […]
