Tag Archives: team building

Say, “So long,” to going solo

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Steve Simms

Church services are tame; but 1st century worship meetings were wild. (See Acts.) When Jesus got connected to religion in people’s minds, Christianity became passive. Religion is tame, but follow & obey the risen Jesus & you’ll never be the same! Team … Continue reading →

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Teamwork With Jesus

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Steve Simms

“On this rock (of supernatural revelation), I will build My team.” –Jesus “Go and make disciples (build Jesus Teams) of all nations.” –Jesus There are no bench warmers on the Jesus Team. Team Jesus meets in a new, old fashioned … Continue reading →

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Beyond church to Team Jesus!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Steve Simms

For Team Jesus, everyday is gameday! Are you a player on Team Jesus or a spectator on the sideline? Let’s meet to all collaborate with Christ, not to be a passive audience.  There is no “me,” “my,” and “I” in Team … Continue reading →

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Is New Testament Ministry Based On Teamwork?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Steve Simms

Why are the members of the body of Christ (the church) given various spiritual gifts if only one member is expected to do all the ministry when the church meets? (“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is … 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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Church — Spirit-Directed Team or Laid Back Audience?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Steve Simms

Is church a Spirit-directed team that ministers to one another? Or a laid back audience that watches a religious program? (Search: “One another verses of the New Testament” and see.) If you live in the Nashville, Tennessee area, come and … Continue reading →

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