We have all got stories of ministers and Christian leaders who have failed. I have had pastors lie about me, a director of a Bible College physically assault me and lock my son in a room, and I have had a worship leader raise his fists at me and tell me he hates me. WhatContinue reading “Secrets of Success 3B: What to Do When Leadership Fails”
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Can You See It 17: The Money Man
2025 is our year of immense increase at Tree of Life Church, and the number one way God brings increase into any area of your life is through a person. Not a sugar daddy, or some kind benefactor with more money than sense – even though some of you are praying that way, you willContinue reading “Can You See It 17: The Money Man”
How to Handle Accusations 09: Guilt By Association
Whether you believe in it or not, guilt by association is a real thing, and if you want to understand how accusations and accusers work you have to understand this! It is essential, so please read carefully. This is the principle expressed, and you cannot break this principle, and you will injure your relationships byContinue reading “How to Handle Accusations 09: Guilt By Association”
God is Big, Now Start Acting Like it 05 Choose Your Counselors Carefully
When I decided I wanted to squat 180kg, I did not go and find someone who had never done it to ask how. When I decided to marry Amanda, I spoke to people whose marriages I admired and asked for wisdom. When I planted the first Tree of Life, I went and asked pastors whose churches IContinue reading “God is Big, Now Start Acting Like it 05 Choose Your Counselors Carefully”
The Glorious Power of the Tithe 08: The Tithe Empowers the Church!
All over the world, there are people who hate and attack the local church. Of course that is to be expected, because people hate Jesus and the church is the body of Jesus. Jesus promised us that He would build the church! It of course amazes me when a Christian is not a supporter ofContinue reading “The Glorious Power of the Tithe 08: The Tithe Empowers the Church!”
10 Reasons to Go To Church This Sunday (and every Sunday!)
10. Because in church you are equipped to do the works of ministry! God wants you doing works of ministry – preaching the gospel, teaching the kingdom and healing the sick; and church is where He wants to teach and train you how to do that. 9. Because the church is a body and aContinue reading “10 Reasons to Go To Church This Sunday (and every Sunday!)”
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”
10 Ways to Destroy a Church
10. Never be willing to do anything to help. See the church as a provider of a service, not a community you are part of. Never step up to taking responsibility, always see yourself as a tenant not an owner! 9. Expect everyone to notice you and what you contribute. If they fail to noticeContinue reading “10 Ways to Destroy a Church”
Imagination
Pastor Benjamin Conway, lead pastor of Tree of Life Church and founder of the Tree of Life Network, shows here how to use your imagination to enter fully into God’s dream and your dream for your life. This message is inspiring and challenging and will let you be all you can be!
Seven thoughts about what happened in Woolwich
The family of Lee Rigby thought he was safe. He wasn’t on the front line, but home on leave in England’s capital. It turns out that his killers were raised in Romford and Harold Hill, both places I know well. But how should Christians respond to such a vicious attack, how should Londoners act todayContinue reading “Seven thoughts about what happened in Woolwich”
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