by Tracee Swank | Mar 5, 2026 | Mission, Spiritual Gifts, Tracee J. Swank
The New Testament never presents spiritual gifts as tools for personal platform. They are given “for the building up of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12 NASB). Paul’s extended teaching in 1 Corinthians 12-14 emphasizes order, edification, and love. Gifts are...
by Rick Bergh | Feb 27, 2026 | Mission, Outreach, Rick Bergh
Outreach often feels complicated. We talk about strategies, branding, relevance, and programs. But when you strip it down, it may not be that difficult at all: find a real need in your community, and faithfully try to meet it. Then stick with it. For the Christian...
by Tracee Swank | Feb 26, 2026 | Mission, Spiritual Gifts, Tracee J. Swank
One of the most underdeveloped leadership crises in the local church is not a lack of programs. It is a lack of activation. Scripture is clear: Every believer has been entrusted with spiritual gifts for the building up of the body and the advance of Christ’s mission....
