Tag Archives: Nashville

416 unprogrammed worship meetings @ Berry Street

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Steve Simms

I am amazed and deeply moved to be a part of celebrating 416 unprogrammed worship gatherings at The Salvation Army Berry Street this Sunday! What a joy it has been to go beyond church with so many dear brothers and sisters … Continue reading →

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A Destiny Day Of Divine Doings @ Opryland Hotel?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Steve Simms

Yesterday felt like a day of destiny full of Spirit-arranged encounters. Let me start with the afternoon. Author/blogger Thom Schultz, who was in Nashville for Proclaim 16, the National Religious Broadcasters convention being held at Opryland Hotel had invited me to … Continue reading →

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14 bold suggestions for the National Religious Broadcasters #proclaim16

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Steve Simms

Here’s an open letter to the National Religious Broadcasters who are holding their convention, Proclaim 16, in Nashville beginning Tuesday, February 23. Dear NRB Delegates: A warm welcome to Nashville! Thank you for what you do to present Jesus Christ in and to … Continue reading →

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When God steps out into the open

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Steve Simms

People can hide from God in church, however, ekklesia brings God out into the open. Ekklesia is an adventure of the spiritual kind. It’s never the same, always exciting, and deeply moving. If you need some excitement in your life, you … Continue reading →

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You’re never too old to go beyond church!

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Steve Simms

You are never too old to go beyond church. Take 92 year old “Miss” Mildred for example. “Miss” Mildred had been a Salvation Army soldier (member) for many years when her corps (church) was shut down because of dwindling attendance … Continue reading →

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An experience while in ekklesia

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Steve Simms

Yesterday while meeting in ekklesia at The Salvation Army Berry Street, I kept feeling my phone vibrating in my pocket. I would then put my hand on the phone, but it wasn’t vibrating. This happened over and over. Finally words … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14, birth of Christ, birth of Jesus, Christmas, dropped calls, gifts of the Spirit, house church, Matthew 10:19, open church, organic church, organic church in institutional church, oxymorons, prophetic, prophetic insight, simple church, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

What do they do @ The Salvation Army Berry Street?

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

What We Do At The Salvation Army Berry Street We gather together To let the Spirit inspire And set our hearts on fire With love for God And one another As we listen to The living Jesus speak within us, … Continue reading →

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Does God Want To Shoot Pool In Church?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Steve Simms

When Christ-followers meet, does God want to cue you and others? Is shooting pool in slow-mo a metaphor for what God wants to do in church meetings? Perhaps so. We call this church: But what if this is more like … Continue reading →

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New Sculpture In East Nashville

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

East Nashville’s McFerrin Park Neighborhood has a new sculpture — a cross with a heart of fire. The sculpture was created by Fred Major of Fred Major Galleries. It was installed on the front lawn of The Salvation Army Berry … Continue reading →

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Church should let ordinary people light up the house!

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

For centuries churches have trained ordinary people to hide the light that shines in their heart (“Christ in you, the hope of glory”). They have been taught to sit back, be quiet, and let a professional tell them how they … Continue reading →

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