by Tracee Swank | Mar 19, 2026 | Mission, Spiritual Gifts, Tracee J. Swank
Teaching on spiritual gifts must move beyond inventories. While assessments can be helpful, the New Testament model emphasizes discernment within community. Paul tells Timothy not to neglect the gift given him “through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 18, 2026 | Microchurch, Mission, Tracee J. Swank
Many small local churches feel marginalized in contemporary ministry conversations. They are often compared to larger congregations and found lacking. But size does not determine faithfulness or effectiveness. The early local churches frequently gathered in homes....
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....
