Author Archives: Steve Simms

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About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!

Communication in Contemporary Culture vs. Communication in Church

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Steve Simms

Communication in our culture changes — what will be next? So why shouldn’t communication in church services change to better connect with contemporary culture? What we don’t need is “a failure to communicate.” –The way our culture communicates continually changes … Continue reading →

Posted in business communications, change in church, church programs, communicating the Gospel, hang-overs, IT, smart phones, technology, telecommunications, texting, worship services | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Miracle Of Two Delayed Dreams Finally Fulfilled In Nashville

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Bible says that the early Christians overcame the devil “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony . . .” I was an unbeliever when as a freshman in college I walked into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, church, class meetings, History of Methodism in Tennessee, John Berry McFerrin, McFerrin Park, Methodist class meetings, organic church, Salvation Army, simple church | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Is a one-man sermon like one-man soccer? (Getting a kick out of soccer.)

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Getting a kick out of soccer . . . While watching a soccer (football) game, I noticed that no one person kept constant control of the soccer ball. Instead the ball was being headed, kicked, passed, run, and rolled all over the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, church meetings, church program, creativity, Desmond Tutu, French horns, get a kick out of soccer, goalies, goalkeepers, interactive church, lessons from soccer, open church, organic church, participatory church, players, popularity of soccer, Richard Foster, sermon, simple church, soccer ball, soccer game, Tiffeny Milbrfett | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Music City 2 Worship City — The Real Nashville!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

–Music City To Worship City– I believe in Music City miracles; That God is doing supernatural things In Nashville and Middle Tennessee. People are being stirred up to seek God; Not just religiously, but with all their hearts And more … Continue reading →

Posted in BNA, Middle Tennessee, movement, Music City Miracle, revival in Nashville, spiritual awakening | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mother’s Day @ Nashville’s Berry Street

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Mother’s Day at Berry Street Worship Center is like a family gathering . . . * It is informal, relaxed, and real; * The celebration is not rigidly programmed but free flowing and spontaneous; * It’s not controlled by and/or … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, Mother's Day service, non-mothers, organic church, Salvation Army, unprogrammed | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Best People R Bad — My Bad!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Even all the best people are bad people. My bad! I’m a bad person and so are you. Here are some quotes that show why: “You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in apart from me you can do nothing, Bible quotes, C.S. Lewis, ethics, have mercy on me, iniquity, Isaiah 53, Jesus Christ, John the Beloved, Lord Jesus Christ, morality, not the healthy who need a doctor, Orthodox monks, Paul of Tarsus, Quotations, repentance, sinner, Son of the living God, Spirit conviction, there is none righteous, Thomas Fuller, Watchman Nee, wretched man that I am, you are poor wretched blind | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Business of Busyness — Running the Rat Race? Or Flowing in the Spirit?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Steve Simms

Are we in the business of busyness — running the rat race; keeping on the treadmill? Our culture seems to be built on the business of being busy. We spend a lot of money just to keep ourselves “busy” and … Continue reading →

Posted in business or busyness, Christ in you, God's presence, organic church, rat race, rivers of living water, the perfect church, treadmill | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Church Restructured As An Xtreme Army by William & Catherine Booth

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Xtreme sports are a recent invention; however Xtreme church has existed from time to time since the earliest Christ-followers were scattered out of Jerusalem, became extreme, and turned the world upside down. One example of Xtreme church began 150 years ago (this year/2015) … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of War, brass bands, commissioning, crest, disaster relief, firing a cartridge, knee drills, Nashville, open airs, Red Shield, Salvation Army Flag, Salvation army officers, Salvation Army USA, Soldier's Covenant, soldiers, training college, turned the world upside down, Why should the devil have all the good music | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Xchurch is Xtreme 4 God!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Great things don’t come from comfort zones: Try Xtreme church! –Xtreme church differs from traditional church by allowing a greater number of uncontrolled variables and trusting them to the Spirit’s active leadership. Uncontrolled variables in extreme church include: who speaks, … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Berry Street, church programs, counter culture Christianity, counterculture, counterculturial, Millennials, rocking religion, Xtreme, Xtreme sports | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

What’s Wrong? (Winking At Sin)

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Does anyone have the right to tell you you’re wrong? Or must the whole world wink when you do what you do? When everybody winks at wrong doing, soon nobody will know what is wrong. It’s not wrong to point out … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry H. Corey, Biola University, Charles Spurgeon, David Wilkerson, ethical decision making, repentance, Scott J. Hafemann | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments