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!

The Way With Words

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

The Way With Words The words you hear; The words you say; Can mess you up Or make your day. Refuse the words That make you prey And throw you off Of God’s moral way! For more on the power … Continue reading →

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Are Pastors For Preaching? (Or For Facilitating?)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

Is the role of a pastor to preach? Well tradition says it is. But what does the Bible teach about a pastor’s role? Check out Ephesians 4:11-12: “He (Christ) personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-fold ministry, apest, Ephesians 4, guide on the side, humility, lecture in church, ministry, purpose of a pastor, sage on a stage, spiritual formation, spiritual gifts | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Why Stuff Thanksgiving Day With Shopping? (Stuff The Turkey; Not The Day!)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Steve Simms

Will family Thanksgiving meals be replaced by hot deals, shopping thrills and retail “steals” in America’s stores? Will the day set aside for gratitude be turned into to a day of getting more stuff? Perhaps stuffing Thanksgiving Day with shopping … Continue reading →

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His Sheep Keep Their Baaa-lance (Balance) By Hearing His Voice –

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

People passing purposelessly through life have permeated our society. Perhaps we need to be penetrated with more purposeful living. Those of us who hear the voice of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ are no longer the way we were! We … Continue reading →

Posted in church, hearing God, I'm His sheep and He's my shepherd, Jesus, John 10, Nashville, organic church, purpose driven life, Salvation Army, Salvation Army church, sheep, spirituality, the way we were, transformation | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Claymation, Christmation, Wallace and Gromit, & Organic Church

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Steve Simms

By continually surrendering to a sculpture’s hands and sitting for a gazillion pics, Wallace and Gromit seem to come alive through the power of claymation. –By continually surrendering to the hands of the living Jesus and obeying His inner promptings, … Continue reading →

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A “Fony” Spelling Of “Phony”

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Steve Simms

Fony is a phony spelling of the word phony!   Come visit The Salvation Army Berry Street in Nashville, Tennessee where everyday people openly and honestly share from their heart! Sundays @ 10:45, 225 Berry St., 37207.

Posted in Berry Street, heartfelt, honesty, openness, organic church, participatory church, simple church, sincerity, Tennessee | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ceremonies or Testimonies? The Historic Jesus or The Living, Resurrected Jesus?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Ceremonies or testimonies? What if church moved beyond scripted ceremonies about the historic Jesus and began to include spontaneous testimonies about the living Jesus? Perhaps a fresh anointing is somehow tied to the freedom of God’s people to flow spontaneously … Continue reading →

Posted in book of Acts, First Century Church, flowing in the Spirit, Mitch Cervinka, New Testament church, organic church, personal testimonies, priesthood of the believer, Quotes, William J. McRae | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Hey You! Grow Gutsy In God’s Gospel! (got guts?)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you don’t grow gutsy in God’s Gospel, you will succumb to society’s seducing spell! The Bible says: “Christ in you–the hope of glory!” Not “Christ in the preacher/pastor–the hope of glory.” “Don’t underestimate the power of God in you, … Continue reading →

Posted in conquer your fear, culture wars, face your fears, faith, got guts?, guts, love your enemies, overcoming fear, Samuel Logan Brengle, the hope of glory | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

2 Models Of Church (The Organizational Model Or The Organic Model)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Steve Simms

Historically there have been two primary models of church — the organizational model and the organic model. The organizational model has been the dominate of the two and has resisted (and often persecuted) the organic model. The organizational model sees … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street, corporate church, institutional church, Jerusalem church, Nashville, organic church, participatory church, Paul, priesthood of the believer, quote, Salvation Army, simple church, Tennessee | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Conformed to the culture or transformed by Christ?

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Steve Simms

In our falsifying world there are many popular ideas that are deceptive, destructive, or depressive. Be careful what you take in! “Someone once said that if you don’t control your perception, you’ll live the rest of your life at the … Continue reading →

Posted in be transformed by the renewing of your mind, Let the redeemed of the Lord, Matthew 18:20, organic church, perception, Phil Cooke, popular culture, Psalm 107:2, Quotations, Romans 12, Salvation Army, shout it from the housetops, support group, the stones will cry out, two or three in My name | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment