Category Archives: Berry Street

Does The Bible Teach That Everyone Should Be Free To Teach In Church Meetings?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again.” –Hebrews 5:12 Perhaps church members should teach one another, rather than having one professional parson do … Continue reading →

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Opryland Fountain Show Lets All The Spouts Participate!

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

Opryland Hotel in Nashville has an amazing fountain show where hundreds of water spouts shoot streams of water high into the sky.  The flying water reflects colored lights. It is beautiful.  Don’t miss it if you are ever in Nashville. … Continue reading →

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Church Orbiting The Son!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Steve Simms

(I wrote this poem this morning about 7 years at Berry Street and [to my surprise] it made the shape of a “leaning 7” on the right hand side. The 3 plus signs at the end [+++] represent the 3 … Continue reading →

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Nashville Salvation Army newsletter features a story about Berry Street

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Steve Simms

There is something going on at Berry Street . . . by Laura Tingo The Nashville Salvation Army’s Berry Street Corps is a place where people gather to share, sing, hug and worship. Sometimes one happens without the other. Its … Continue reading →

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“God is continually calling us outside of our boxes.” –Nashville’s Most Unusual Church

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

Answer the call — experience community — at The Salvation Army Berry Street! –“God is continually calling us out of our boxes . . . To meet another person outside of our boxes is to experience genuine community.” —James C. … Continue reading →

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When church comes together like a jigsaw puzzle . . .

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Steve Simms

Participatory church is like a jigsaw puzzle — everybody brings a piece and the Holy Spirit beautifully puts it all together! Come and experience participatory church on Sundays @ 10:45 am. @ The Salvation Army Berry Street, 225 Berry St., Nashville, TN … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Church — Participatory Worship For The 21st Century!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Steve Simms

Collaborative Church? Collaborative church — a gathering of Christ-followers where everyday people collaborate with the living, resurrected Jesus Christ by sharing testimonies, prayer requests, gifts of the Spirit, encouraging words, Scriptures, songs, exhortations, etc., as prompted by the Holy Spirit; … Continue reading →

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Catherine Booth Shows That Participatory/Organic Church Is In The Salvation Army DNA

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Steve Simms

Catherine Booth shows that participatory (organic) church is in the DNA of The Salvation Army: “People contend that we must have quiet, proper, decorous services. I say, Where is your authority for this? I defy any man to show it. … Continue reading →

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If you like social media, you’ll love social-church!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Steve Simms

If you enjoy social media, you’ve just got to try social-church! Social-church is a Christ-centered gathering where ordinary people share messages, personal testimonies, prayer needs, insights, Scriptures, prayers, etc., and other community-based input, as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Social-church … Continue reading →

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The Geode In U (The Geode Effect Of Participatory Church)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Steve Simms

Participatory Church Reveals The Geode In U (The Geode Effect!) Ordinary Christ-followers are like geodes. Geodes look like ordinary rocks, but inside they are full of beautifully colored crystal. When everyday believers share from their heart, their inner beauty shines … Continue reading →

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