by Paul Schlehlein | 1 Oct 2025 | Articles, Missions and Church Planting
Acts 16 stands as perhaps the most comprehensive New Testament passage for understanding how missionary work actually functions. While other texts may more concisely explain the church’s mission—such as the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20—or better articulate...
by Paul Schlehlein | 29 Sep 2025 | Articles, Missions and Church Planting
Acts 16 stands as perhaps the single greatest New Testament text for understanding how missions work in practice. While other passages more concisely state the church’s mission (Matthew 28:18–20) or better explain missions theology (Romans 15), Acts 16 provides an...
by Sybrand de Swardt | 26 Sep 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Storms in life are inevitable. Financial pressures, health crises, relationship breakdowns, and career setbacks crash into our lives with seemingly random timing and devastating force. The Gospel of Mark reveals a profound truth: God often uses these storms not merely...
by Nel Scheepers | 24 Sep 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
In an age of cheap discipleship, few passages offer a more sobering yet essential message than Luke 9:57–62. Here, we encounter three potential followers of Christ, each representing a different attitude toward discipleship and each receiving a distinct response from...
by Jeff Gage | 22 Sep 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
In a world where relationships fail and promises are broken, Micah’s closing words offer a breathtaking declaration of wonder: “Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression?” These words from Micah 7:18–20 capture the heart of what makes...
by Phil Hunt | 19 Sep 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Partnership sounds wonderful in theory. When we hear stories of churches working together to plant new congregations or revitalise struggling ministries, our hearts are rightly stirred. This is what the body of Christ should look like. But when we begin to consider...