Category Archives: Christian ministry

Nothing Tops This!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

Jesus allowed God the Father to live and to work in Him. (John 14:10) Now Jesus wants to live and to work inside of you. (Colossians 1:27) Will you persistently surrender to the risen Jesus and always make room for … Continue reading →

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Ministry naming rights belong to God!

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Steve Simms

21st century Christians need the revelation that it’s extremely misguided for God’s ministry to be named after yourself. Ministry naming rights belong to God. So many “ministries” are named after ministers. Perhaps it’s time for “Deny Yourself Ministries.” Be careful! … Continue reading →

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“Pastorized” Christianity

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Steve Simms

The pastorization of Christianity has trained many Christians to trust a pastor more than they trust the Holy Spirit. Too many Christians talk more about their pastor than they do about Jesus. Instead of leaving “the elementary teachings about Christ” … Continue reading →

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Have we systematized Christ’s symphony?

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Steve Simms

Jesus wants to conduct His symphony through an orchestra of ordinary people that the Bible calls, the body of Christ. Church gives the risen Jesus more opportunities to be the Conductor when everybody present is free to speak as prompted … Continue reading →

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Mobilizing For His Mission

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Steve Simms

Team Jesus is missional — #thewholeworldmobilizing. The way to grow in Christ is to go into action for Christ. Team Jesus trains and mobilizes everybody (not just preachers) to login to Jesus-wifi. In Team Jesus, everyone gets online with Christ & … Continue reading →

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1 Speaker Church Is Like A 1 Channel TV . . .

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Steve Simms

If church has the same speaker every week, it is like a TV that only gets one channel. Maybe Christian ministry would be more effective at changing lives and transforming our culture if it flowed from one ordinary believer to … Continue reading →

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