The importance of unity in diversity.
Hand Out to a Hand Up
It has been just under a year since we first started reaching out and into Zimbabwe with a particular call to action sent out to us all as Partners.
God Can Use Anyone
The willingness and obedience of everyone to stay lead to an amazing evening of spontaneous worship in the dark. It was such a sweet time in His presence.
Joining Jesus outside the Camp
I want us to consider a question, “If Jesus was physically walking around your city today, where would you find him?”
From Friends to Family
ow wonderful it was to see close to 20 people respond to Jesus over the course of the weekend – souls rescued, eternities changed!
Coming Alive in Cape Town
This little taste of heaven ignited a desire in all of us, we knew we were gathered for more, more of our King & His Kingdom, more of us as saints coming together united by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Bridge Builders Needed
As saints and partners in Christ, over the weekend we had the opportunity to be a part of building cross-cultural kingdom partnerships.
Update from Malawi- June 2019
After moving to Malawi in February 2019, we settled into the capital city, Lilongwe and faced the many joys and challenges of moving to a new place, with a new culture.
How Does Jesus Fix Racism?
It may seem like a very quaint Christian platitude that ‘Jesus is the remedy’ but how exactly does Jesus fix racism?
Kimberley’s Diamonds
God is restoring His diamonds in Kimberley, and He will use His Love Church to do so.
Loving the Bride in Africa
The world stares in unbelief at the irony of a drought-stricken nation now flooded after the heavy rains that developed into a cyclone striking Mozambique, Zimbabwe and affecting Malawi severely.
Don’t Do the Devil’s Work for Him
The Greek word for slander in Scripture is diabolos, which is the root word for Devil.
The Weapon of Unity
How can we make our unity a defensive weapon against the enemy?
Synergy
We are far more fruitful when we work together. How does this work itself out practically in our lives?
Better Together
Covenant Life Church announced some exciting changes that will be happening in 2019! Take a look at the clip to find out more…
Real Christians Never Disagree
Real Christians never disagree… right? God desires us to walk in unity but does this mean we need to agree on everything to do so?
We’re Not Alone
The biggest encouragement we have experienced since partnering with Four12, is the reassurance that we are not alone on this journey.
This Season for a Reason
In a new and unfamiliar season, we can miss what the Lord is doing in our hearts and lives. As I look back, I see that the initial ‘discomfort’ I experienced was part of the good work the Lord was doing in my life.
Becoming Fast Family
Throughout the outreach we spent time sharing our testimonies and praying for each other, meeting in homes and forming amazing new relationships.
The Symphony of Unity
Through our harmony, the Church has been called to display the God-head, to dispel the darkness and dispense the kingdom of God.
Show and Tell
The music team led us in Xhosa and English worship and it was such a powerful picture of what heaven might look like one day when every nation, tribe and tongue will worship.
How Not to Follow
People tend to fall into two extremes when following leadership. What are they and how can we avoid these pitfalls?
When Truths Collide
The bible is full of paradoxes. These “opposing truths” are often presented without any explanation of how such ideas can be reconciled but which are both true– just like the nature of light!
Connecting and Equipping in Europe
It was so special, and it was just the beginning of a powerful army rising up to represent Jesus in Europe, one which I am sure will move in influence and significance as the Lord builds His house amongst us.
Now Is the Time
God is using Firebrand Church to reach the lost, broken and hurting in an area of Dublin that has become known for gangsterism, drugs, murders and suicides.
Not About Our Best Preaches
The third impression that struck home was the humility amongst the leaders, no jockeying for position, no ambition to preach, but simply a desire to honour Jesus by following the leading of His Spirit.
I Am No Saint
“Four12 is more than just a conference and name tags. It is a global, regional and local partnership of saints advancing the kingdom of God.”
Making Huge Strides
As I reflect upon these two churches, I am extremely expectant that as we partner with them, they are going to make huge strides in reaching the lost …
On the Frontline
It has been my absolute privilege to do this on the Isle of Man by being a part of the launch of Living Hope’s fifth congregation – Douglas PM!
Let’s Be ‘Do-ers’
I know that the Lord has so much more for Dublin and the Isle of Man, and that’s what I pray for each of us: that we will move into the more of what God has for us here and now and not settle.
“Contradictions” in the Bible
What should we do when two verses in the Bible seem to plainly contradict each other and Christians are divided?
Momentum
Ryan unpacks what it is going to take for the church to be the unstoppable force which Christ has made us to be.
When God Has Other Plans
I have now seen how I have underestimated what God can do through me in what seems to be small and insignificant moments. The Gospel is exactly the same no matter where in the world you are.
What is an Ephesians 4 Gift?
In this article we examine the difference between having a spiritual gifting and being an Ephesians 4 gift which God gives to bless the church.
The Living Dead
The world says we are just victims of our circumstances. God says something different! We have felt God calling the youth be empowered by Him! Dead to self, alive to Christ. (Romans 6:11)
Without Wax: A look at Christian Community
True Christian community is a beautiful thing. There is nothing that quite comes close to being part of a group of people whom you love and who loves you.
How the Trinity Shapes Christian Living
It is a profound truth that the doctrine of the Trinity shapes our lives. As we look at who God is, we are able to see how we are called to live.
Brazil – Us, Lord?
When Rousseau, one of our elders, first approached us about going to Brazil, I was surprised. Us – Brazil? Did I hear him right?
Planters Training Feedback
Four12 ran a month-long Church Planters training course in April which was led by Andrew Selley and hosted by Joshua Generation Church (JoshGen) in Cape Town.