Author Archives: Tree of Life Church

5 Benefits of a Multi-Cultural, Multi-National, Multi-Ethnic Church!

One of the greatest joys in my life is pastoring a church that has over 20 nationalities present in any given weekend.  That’s awesome. I think if you have a monocultural church in London you are doing something wrong.  I love the variety and the life that this exposes us to. Here are 5 ofContinue reading “5 Benefits of a Multi-Cultural, Multi-National, Multi-Ethnic Church!”

Your Time is Limited

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life” – Steve Jobs Every one of us is a unique soul with a unique personality.  You were designed to be unique! Listen: it’s ok to have preferences – it’s not right when Christianity tries to make people into clones – the Stepford WivesContinue reading “Your Time is Limited”

3 Kinds of People Who Leave Your Church

    Sometimes people leave your church!  Some leave quietly, suddenly skulking away; others leave with a song and a dance and with maximum drama slamming the door loudly on their way out making sure everyone and their dog knows exactly why they are leaving and why the glory has now departed from your fellowship.Continue reading “3 Kinds of People Who Leave Your Church”

This is Your Year!

  Today, God has given you a gift.  A gift that He has given everyone on the planet.  A gift of time.  A gift of 365 days.  Although the charismatic prophets will be telling you this is the year of this and that – breakthrough, financial release, the wealthy place, the abundant return – andContinue reading “This is Your Year!”

10 Ways to Count Numbers in a Church

10.  Make up a random number.  Don’t even worry if it is accurate.  I have seen this happen too many times for it to even be a “funny”.  I was once in a meeting that the preacher said had 5000 in attendance, but the venue didn’t seat more than 3000 and it couldn’t have beenContinue reading “10 Ways to Count Numbers in a Church”

5 Ways to become more familiar with the Bible

5. Get a modern paraphrase like the Message or the NLT and read out loud a whole letter of Paul’s.  That is how they were written and that is how the original audience encountered them for the first time. 4.  Find a verse that you love, write it down and learn it by repetition… speakContinue reading “5 Ways to become more familiar with the Bible”

10 Ways You Can Make Today Better

10.  Buy someone a gift and give it to them anonymously 9. Smile 8. Pray in tongues 7. Make a list of your blessings 6. Phone a friend you have had in mind but haven’t spoken to for a while (not text or email – hearing the voice is important) 5. Read your favourite ScriptureContinue reading “10 Ways You Can Make Today Better”

Excerpt from Rivers and Wells (Pastor Benjamin’s book on the anointing)

This passage is an excerpt from Pastor Benjamin’s book RIvers and Wells.  The book can be purchased here. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, outContinue reading “Excerpt from Rivers and Wells (Pastor Benjamin’s book on the anointing)”