Matt Jones | A Note From the IMPART Executive Editor July 1, 2009 -- Back to the Basics |
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 The Danger of Chasing Relevance:When the Church Becomes Too Accommodating to the Culture Phil Cooke | Cultural Counterforce July 1, 2009 -- Instead of interpreting cultural trends as a means of more effectively communicating the Gospel, many ministers have allowed the culture to dilute the message of the Christian faith. In this article, read what Hollywood director and consultant Phil Cooke says about the danger of chasing so hard after relevance in your ministry that you spin hopelessly into irrelevance. Instead of always trying to find out "what's next," learn to avoid mistaking relevant for trendy. It's possible to communicate eternal truth — not just a positive message — in a way that people today will listen to you and be changed... Read More
Jeremy Pearsons | Learning to Lead July 1, 2009 -- In this article, Jeremy Pearsons asks the difficult question, "Do you know your assignment?" Then he thoughtfully delivers for the reader the simplest of answers. No matter what office you're called to, the essence of all preaching and teaching should be "Christ, and him crucified"
Linda Thompsonl | Salt and Light Strategies July 1, 2009 -- Have you ever been in a situation in which you knew that you knew you should share the Gospel with someone, but you didn't? In this article, Linda Thompson shares godly wisdom for regaining your Christian zeal by taking small, simple, tangible steps. Her "just do something" approach is simple, yet profound, and is proven to yield results! ... Read More
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From the Archives  Rounding Up the Troops: Equipping Youth to Share Their Story
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Refocusing Our Lives Rick Renner| Last Word
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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel!
June 1, 2009 -- A failure to rest, refresh, and refocus has cost many a minister his vision — the clarity of thought and purpose he needs to stay his course — and, ultimately, it has cost him his anointing. It isn't wrong to be passionate about one's call to the ministry. However, every successful minister needs "be still and know that I am God" moments in which he makes extra time to be quiet, listen to the Holy Spirit, and even draw on the anointing of others. Read Rick Renner's personal testimony of how his own recent "quiet season" of simply ministering to the Lord and waiting on Him has enhanced and enriched his life and ministry. Rick stresses, "Ministry can consume any of us if we're not careful&. We must make a determined decision that absolutely nothing is going to take the place that belongs only to Christ"... 