Monthly Archives: August 2017

(Road to Reformation Day #500, Oct.31) 95 Theses #10: Receive all who have a heart to follow Christ, as brothers and sisters.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

For the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation — 95 Theses 4 Reformation #9: Drop the terms “clergy’ & “laity.”

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Have we systematized Christ’s symphony?

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants to conduct His symphony through an orchestra of ordinary people that the Bible calls, the body of Christ. Church gives the risen Jesus more opportunities to be the Conductor when everybody present is free to speak as prompted … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-fold ministry, body of Christ, call to ministry, Christian ministry, Christian support group, church reform, conductor, Ephesians 4, Jesus as a conductor, John Milton, ministry, ministry of the Spirit, New Testament, Ralph Waldo Emerson, support groups, Uncategorized, worship | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Oct. 31 is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Here are my “95 Theses 4 Reformation” #8: “Meet according to 1 Cor. 14:26.”

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

For the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation (Oct. 31), I’m posting my own “95 Theses 4 Reformation.” Here’s #7: Allow the Holy Spirit, Himself, to personally lead and control church meetings.

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Onward to 95 Theses 4 Reformation (#6): Practice “the priesthood of the believer” by allowing all to share during church.

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Road to 95: 95 Theses 4 Reformation #5: Set aside human agendas & programs & let the risen Jesus lead.

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in church programs, Uncategorized, unprogrammed, unprogrammed church, unprogrammed meeting | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Can a church service abound with preachers & teachers?

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Steve Simms

We can preach and teach or we can cultivate an atmosphere where preachers and teachers abound. Let’s make disciples and let church services overflow with preachers and teachers. Jesus said it’s foolish to hear His words but not do them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts 2, Acts 2:43, awe, awe of God, Christian leadership, church leadership, cost of discipleship, disciples, filled with awe, how to be a disciple, leaders, leadership, making disciples, Quench not the Spirit, servant leadership, spiritual leaders, Uncategorized, walking on water | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

95 Theses 4 Reformation #4: Train people to implement what they believe by obeying the risen Jesus.

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Steve Simms
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

95 Theses 4 Reformation #3 (& other thoughts)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Steve Simms

95 Theses 4 Reformation #3: Let people interrupt as led by the Spirit, according to 1 Corinthians 14:30-31. Here are a few more thoughts to inspire reformation: Open sharing in church can help reach people who want interactive community, mutual … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Denominations, Christian support group, church, God, Let the redeemed of the Lord, miracles, revelation, support groups, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment