My Primary #Reimagine Passion
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My Primary #Reimagine Passion
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This Scripture Drives/Directs My #Reimagine Journey
Stop imitating the ideals [and being confined to the traditions of your Church] culture
but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think.
This will empower you to discern God’s will as you [pray and] live a beautiful life,
satisfying and perfect in his eyes. Romans 12:2 The Passion Translation and [my paraphrasing]
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Read more…Pondering the Ignorance & Arrogance of Syncretism...That Infects Evangelicalism by Phil Miglioratti __________________________________________ I offer my observations as descriptive, not judgmental. Ponderable. Educational. As we seek to be "renewed in our mind-set." (Romans 12:2) _________________________________________________ *WHAT - is “syncretism”? *SO WHAT - does that have to do with my faith? Or how I disciple Christ -followers? Or how I lead my ministry? *NOW WHAT ...? …
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Read more…The Remaking of Theological Education Guest-Post by Ed Stetzer {with thanks to Church Leaders} April 8, 2025 The news of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School’s plan to leave Chicagoland and to merge with Trinity Western University in Canada marks a watershed moment in theological education. It would be difficult to overstate the significance of this move, for many TEDS has been a symbol of evangelical identity and theology for generations. At its core, this shift reflects the reality that…
Read more…Phil Miglioratti Interviewed Josh Hayden, author of "Remissioning Church: a Field Guide to Bringing a Congregation Back to Life" "They don't need revitalization. They need remissioning." PHIL >>> Josh, what type of congregations/churches are you referring to? Does every congregation need remissioning? Would you recommend revitalization for some churches? JOSH >>> Great question, Phil. Every congregation will need remissioning at some point in their journey if they make it past the…
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Thanks for welcoming me to the Forum. I had thought I was already a member through the Prayer Leaders Network, but the sign in process wouldn’t allow me to sign in using my passwords from that site, so I created another account.
I had wanted to commend the article that I received from y’all by email about dealing with 4 realities that make it difficult for Intercessors/prayer ministry leaders and pastors/church leadership to build a praying culture in the church. I thought it was very insightful and a helpful perspective. Thank you for the article.
Hi Phil.
As a new member, I received 2 emails from you.
The first, informing me that my membership had been approved, contained 4 links all containing significant errors. None of the links worked, but I was able to deduce what the errors were so correct them for access. Not a good start! You should examine the links in the email that was sent two me to ensure this doesn't happen to other new members.
Links in the second email regarding my profile appear to be OK.
Steve
Thank you!
Thanks, Bro!!!
Carrol Birnside