Category Archives: ekklesia

Freelance Church Reformer

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

I was misleadTo think someone deadAnd forever gone,But then I learned thatHe’s still going strong.I met Jesus ChristOutside of church walls.Now every day He callsFor me to follow HimAnd as I doAdventure flowsAnd my heart growsBeyond anything churchEver told me … Continue reading →

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Breaking church laws

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Steve Simms

I unintentionally (and intentionally) break church laws. That’s because I don’t see church in the Bible. The word is there in English language Bibles, but I can’t find the tradition-bound religious institution that we call church anywhere in Scripture. Emil … Continue reading →

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Helping a church transition to ekklesia

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Steve Simms

My dream job would be to help a church transition to ekklesia. That’s a transition that will work miracles! Ekklesia is the word that is used when Jesus says (in Matthew 16:18) what He will build: “I will build My … Continue reading →

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My first day to experience “ekklesia”

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

One day I walked into a group of about 60 people who were sharing testimonies about how Jesus Christ had changed their life. I had been to church plenty of times, but I had never been to a meeting like … Continue reading →

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Can hope be lifted high in this hurting world?

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

When a churchBecomes ekklesiaPeople will see aReal change.Church will beginTo be aSpirit-ledHeart-feltCommunity.When the premium fuelOf God’s SpiritFills a local gatheringOf the body of ChristWith His PresenceWe will be aShining LightAs Jesus buildsHis ekklesia! Here’s the biblical key to ekklesia: “They … Continue reading →

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Life takes time

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

Life is a season. It’s a growth process. Growth requires time. Like all human beings and other living things, I need time to develop and mature. However, time alone isn’t enough for me to fully grow into maturity. I also … Continue reading →

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My favorite word is Greek to me.

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Steve Simms

Although I don’t speak Greek, my favorite book was written in Greek, so I have learned several Greek words that help me understand it better. One of those words is ekklesia. It’s definitely one of my favorite words. Although ekklesia … Continue reading →

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Revival requires night vision

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Steve Simms

It’s time for churches to train and release everyone in the congregation to actively listen to and obey, “the presence of Jesus in the people of God for the sake of the world.” This is what it will take to … Continue reading →

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Seeing people being aware of Jesus

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Steve Simms

When I see people becoming aware of the actual presence and power of the living Jesus and I behold the awe in their eyes and the radiance of their countenance, I’m deeply moved to joyous tears. That’s why I love … Continue reading →

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Experience ekklesia live on Zoom on Tuesdays Sept. 5-26

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Steve Simms

Join me on Tuesday nights in September for a powerful Zoom ekklesia experience. It’s free. Go to okmtraining.org and click on “Join a Class.” Then scroll down to “Beyond Church,” click and sign up. More details in the image below.

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