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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!

Centered on & Captivated by Christ!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

Easter Exclaims! Jesus rose in an instant — suddenly alive again at a moment in time! –Now He lives forever and He’s available everywhere on earth. –Do we daily access His presence and His power, or do we rely on … Continue reading →

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Do you (really) believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

“Do you believe?” Do we believe in the resurrection (in Easter) enough to set aside our agendas, control, and programming, and allow the living Jesus to personally lead and direct a church service? Since Easter declares that Jesus is alive … Continue reading →

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How many heads does the body of Christ have?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Steve Simms

How many heads does the body of Christ (the church) have? While praying I had a vision in my mind’s eye. I saw Christ standing facing me. However, His head was hanging off to His side. In place of His … Continue reading →

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Good News 4 Bad Eggs!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here’s some real Good News for bad eggs! Easter’s living Christ hunts for and saves bad eggs. He’s looking 4 U. Easter’s living Christ can crack your shell and turn your heart sunny side up. Easter Week Dead Jesus walking … Continue reading →

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The Easterly wind of the Holy Spirit Blowing through the 21st Century Demonstrates the power & presence Of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Easterly wind of the Holy Spirit Blowing through the 21st Century Demonstrates the power & presence Of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ!

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All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

All My Eggs Are In One (Easter) Basket Easter Week should EGG you on toward Radical obedience to The living, resurrected Jesus Christ! Easter Week reminds me That all my EGGS Are in one basket — The living, resurrected Jesus … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday Is About Participatory Church!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Simms

What’s Palm Sunday about? For one thing, it is about a Donkey Rider and participatory, organic church. The original Palm Sunday was about everyday people speaking out for Christ. It wasn’t about people being quiet and passive spectators.  The focus … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Links For Revival In Nashville!

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Steve Simms

Cry Out Nashville was an awesome 4 hours of seeking God together with brothers and sisters from around Middle Tennessee! During the meeting someone shared that they had just googled for Nashville revival and only saw two posts about spiritual awakening … Continue reading →

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Origin of Obligatory Oratory in Church Meetings (Let’s Get Back To The Future)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

In the new church, ordinary people (not the Apostles) spoke about Jesus wherever they went. “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men … Continue reading →

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What The Church Can Learn From Restaurant Concepts

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Steve Simms

When someone wants to open a new restaurant, she/he must first think of a concept. Restaurant concepts are various ways and means of operating restaurants. The term restaurant concept means the service style, operational strategy, theme, cuisine, and culture of a restaurant. The goal … Continue reading →

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