Three generations of pastors all attending the same church. Pastor Dave and Fran planted City Life Church in 1961, the year I (Rick Bergen) was born. Pastor Dave and Fran retired about 20 years ago and passed the leadership of City Life Church over to Pastor Lorne and Linda. Pastor Lorne and Linda passed the …
“Are you having fun?” I have discovered that the “fun factor” may be the best indicator of whether a person is living a Theopraxic [to give all you have, every day, to living fully for God] life. It reveals whether a person is empowered by the Holy Spirit rather than his or her own efforts. The …
Curtis Sergeant used Disciple Making Movement principles to bring the gospel to an unreached people group. When he started in 1991 there were 100 known believers. By 2008 there were 500,000. Click here to learn more. In this 10 minute video Curtis tells a story that encapsulates the potential of prayer-walking. It is VERY encouraging. This story …
Imagine if the prodigal son story unfolded as the Father intended. The younger son showers and puts on his new clothes. The older brother is overjoyed that his family is back together. After the feast, when all the musicians, friends, and relatives have finally gone home, the three of them sit on the porch together. There are three rocking chairs, with the Father in the …
We are dreaming of a movement of God that has 1,000 + key leaders who love Jesus passionately, who are winning their private battles against fear and pride, who laugh at hardship in the course of following Jesus. They think hardship is fun! Powered by WPeMatico
Mão de Ouro came to visit me at lunch time this week.Some of you have prayed for Mão de Ouro. He helped us develop the Mission Property for many years. Then he lost his job with the city, as their backhoe operator. He went through a long dark season. He had been drinking, and making …
The first year Deanna and I were married we bought a sewing machine. A few weeks ago Deanna gave it to Samara, who lives at our house. Samara is a genius, and started sewing clothes for her daughters, and for others too. Julia is tickled pink all day with her new dress. She was SO …
The Gurupá church all-night prayer meeting is well attended. Gurupá church leadership training. Real steps to expand the Kingdom of God. Powered by WPeMatico
Immanuel Prayer helps many people connect directly to God. A beneficial side effect is often the healing of traumatic memories. Click here for more information. Deanna met with our neighbors for two Saturdays in a row. Before this she led workshops on Immanuel Prayer at leadership training events. There is so much unfairness in the world. Everywhere. …
Mango Trees The nature of God is demonstrated by mango trees. Year after year they produce two crops of mangos. Lavish Abundance. And any child can pick up sprouting mango pits and plant them. Clenildo says “You can count the mangos in a tree, but you cannot count the trees in a mango.” God’s nature. Demonstrated. The …