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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!

No man ever steps into the same organic church meeting twice!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

No man ever steps into the same organic church meeting twice, for it’s not the same meeting and he’s not the same man. The Holy Spirit’s leading is always fresh, alive, creative, life-changing, and renewing! Many churches use the same … Continue reading →

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A sizzling quote from Francis Bacon

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Steve Simms

These words from Francis Bacon sizzle! “If we are to achieve results never before accomplished, we must expect to employ methods never before attempted.” At The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center in Nashville, TN, we love this quote and … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, faith in God, faith-based, house church, if you keep doing what you've always done, organic church, proverbs, quotation, Quotations, Quotes, results never before accomplished, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, sayings, the best proof is experience, the only really interesting thing, you'll keep getting | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Genuine Seeker-Friendly Church Is Simple (Organic)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Steve Simms

What is seeker-friendly church?  Here are some ideas: Spiritual seekers are desperate for God. Therefore the seeker-sensitive church surrenders to and demonstrates the actual presence of the living God (rather than providing religious entertainment and a motivational speech). Spiritual seekers … Continue reading →

Posted in attractional, church format, church history, church leadership, church meetings, church program, church programs, church roles, church services, churching, freedom, freedom from sin, house church, how to do church, one another, open church, order of worship, organic church, participation in church, participatory church, participatory culture, seeker model, seeker-church, seeker-driven, seeker-oriented, simple church, simplicity, sin, spirituality, unchurched | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Live from the empty tomb, it’s Jesus Christ!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Steve Simms

Live from the empty tomb, it’s Jesus Christ!  Is Jesus in the room or in the tomb? When Christ-followers gather in His name, the living, resurrected Jesus is in the room. We can 1) talk about Him like He’s still … Continue reading →

Posted in church, church meetings, church services, gathering, He is risen, He lives, He rose, He's alive, Head of the church, how to celebrate Easter, obey God rather than men, obeying Jesus, Spirit's flow, Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, spiritual church, Uncategorized, When you come together, worship, worship gathering, worship service | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Easter Means Jesus Is Actively Engaged In The 21st Century

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Steve Simms

What does the risen Jesus do today? In the 21st Century, Jesus . . . * Transforms hopeless people into passionate, faith-filled Christ-followers! * Takes captives to feelings, cravings, and compulsions and sets them free! * Speaks to people and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, gifts, gifts of the Spirit, hearing God, hearing Jesus, power, Quench not the Spirit, resurrection power, risen from the dead, voice of God | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Early Morning Thoughts On Good Friday (2014)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Steve Simms

Thoughts (About Death) In Bed Between 2:30 and 3:30 on Good Friday Morning –Yesterday while my wife and I were walking outside, a prophetic friend called me and I put him on speaker phone. He told us that the night … Continue reading →

Posted in death of Christ, deny yourself, dreams, dying to self, Easter, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus is alive, Jesus rose, religion, resurrection, resurrection of Jesus, self, self-denial, spirituality, the old man | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Experince An Online Participatory Church Meeting

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Steve Simms

You can experience organic church online at our Organic Church Video Group every Sunday night at 9:00 Central. Just click on the link http://savn.tv/stream/view/211 and follow instructions. Also, you can experience organic church right here in Nashville on Sundays at … Continue reading →

Posted in body life, body of Christ, house church, multi-voiced church, Nashville charity, Nashville church, open church, open forum, open mic, open mike, open sharing, participation in church, participatory church, participatory culture, simple church | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Who’s Smarter Than A Preacher?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Steve Simms

Who’s smarter than a 5th grader?  Oops, I mean than a preacher?  Everybody together being led one by one, by the Holy Spirit, to share their wisdom with each other. Traditionally only one person is allowed to do all the … Continue reading →

Posted in multi-voiced church, Nashville charity, Nashville church, open church, open forum, open mic, open mike, open sharing, order of worship, participation in church, participatory church, participatory culture, simple church, spiritual adventure, support group, wisdom, worship gathering, worship service | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Anybody can do “his own thang,” but, my gosh, it takes great guts to do God’s thing! (Give us guts, God!)

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Steve Simms
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Self-focus blurs your perspective and leaves you living in a lonely haze. God-focus gives clear insight and brings joy and delight into view.

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Steve Simms
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