Category Archives: simple church

ABCs 4 Retooling Church 2 Reach The 21st Century 4 Christ:

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

The ABCs 4 retooling church 2 reach the 21st Century for Christ: * Avoid autocratic agendas. * Base it on the Biblical command in 1 Corinthians 14:26. * Connect with Christ as our contemporary rather than confining Christ to the … 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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Uncorked & Live Streaming — When Church Freely Flows In The Spirit!

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

Some features of uncorked church: * Surrenders the structure and control of the church service to God. * Takes the lid of human control off of the meeting! * Facilitates an environment where the living, resurrected Jesus can reveal Himself … Continue reading →

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The Church’s Rock Anthem!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Church’s Rock Anthem — The Rock Of Personal Revelation! –The Bible says: “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed … Continue reading →

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The Role of The Bible In Participatory/Organic Chruch

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

As a pastor of a participatory (organic) church that is based on open sharing rather than on a featured sermon, people sometimes express concern to me that people are not being taught the Bible in our meetings.  This is a … Continue reading →

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Meeting Not Only 2 Hear About The Bible, But Also 2 Do What It Says

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Steve Simms

We can meet to hear about the Bible and/or we can meet to do what the Bible says.  For example: “Blessed are the peacemakers . . .”  –We can hear a talk about the meaning of the word “peacemakers” and/or … Continue reading →

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Setting The Sons Of Thunder Loose In Church!

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Steve Simms

At The Salvation Army Berry Street we have a different individual (or group) serve as our lead-worshiper (worship leader) each Sunday! The Sons Of Thunder recently led us into the awesome presence of the living, resurrected Jesus! Here’s what the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Spirit-Led Potluck!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

The Power Of Potluck! I love a spiritual potluck Where everybody’s free to share something — A prayer, a Scripture, an insight, A short teaching, a prayer request — (Without any one person having to do it all) And it … Continue reading →

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A Petition 4 Holy-Spirit-Led Intuition! (Let’s Re-Intuitionize Church Meetings!)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steve Simms

Should We Re-Intuitionize Church Meetings? –Jesus established the church on Spirit-intuition. When Peter recognized Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah), Jesus said: “This was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.” And Jesus … Continue reading →

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Church services–a steel rod or modeling clay?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

Traditional church is often programmed like a steel rod (unbendable). However, participatory church meetings, like modeling clay, can be changed on the spot, by the living God, into one-of-a-kind works of art. Behold God’s animation — His claymation!  Watch an … Continue reading →

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