Author Archives: Tree of Life Church

10 Reasons The House Church Movement is a Misstep

A number of years ago, a significant number of Christians turned their back on 10am services on a Sunday, public worship, preaching and structure – what they called the “institutionalized church” and started meeting in small groups in houses.  This has a number of names: house church, irregular church, organic church; but the principles areContinue reading “10 Reasons The House Church Movement is a Misstep”

5 Things You Can Do Today To Make the World A Better Place.

5.  Give a student £20.  Students always need more money. 4.  Write and post a thank you card to someone who inspires you.  In our e-world, using pen and paper sends a powerful message. 3.  Text your pastor and let him know his teaching is changing your life 2.  Hug your spouse (if you haveContinue reading “5 Things You Can Do Today To Make the World A Better Place.”

The Power of Loyalty (part 3 -An Attitude of Consistency)

The word “consistency” is very important.  My wife, Amanda, a great Bible teacher, often says “Consistency is the key”.  It doesn’t matter what the lock is – consistency will open it.  Some of you might have watched the recent Doctor Who episode, where the Doctor punches a diamond wall by punching it again and againContinue reading “The Power of Loyalty (part 3 -An Attitude of Consistency)”

The Power of Loyalty (part 2 – the Key to Reproduction)

Whatever you are doing if you can cover more ground you can achieve more.  If you are selling liquorice all-sorts, if you can open a second shop you will sell more!  If you can open shops all over the country, you will achieve a lot more.  If you can plant churches with your culture andContinue reading “The Power of Loyalty (part 2 – the Key to Reproduction)”

The Power of Loyalty (part 1 – Loyalty Starts at the Top)

I want to talk some more this new year on this blog about loyalty.  I still believe loyalty and honour are the two missing ingredients in the modern day charismatic church and grace movement.  I believe if we grasped the power of loyalty and the power of honour then we would absolutely and totally seeContinue reading “The Power of Loyalty (part 1 – Loyalty Starts at the Top)”

There are 50 Ways to Leave Your Church (part 6 – The Fellowship of the Offended)

Bob Yandian said the number one reason people leave churches is offended.  The problem you need to be very aware of is that being offended is more contagious than the common cold.   You will catch it if you hang around with offended people.  It’s that simple. Here is a situation I have seen playContinue reading “There are 50 Ways to Leave Your Church (part 6 – The Fellowship of the Offended)”