Archive for 'Apostolic Notes eZine'
Building A Fruitful Ministry
Posted on 15. Aug, 2011 by Martin Schmaltz.
It is common in the church world to create programs with positions, and then seek to assemble ministry teams based on the needs of the program. Many times individuals are asked to participate in areas that may not allow them to excel in their gifting. Unfortunately, this results in a lack of fruitfulness, which produces frustration and a high turnover of individuals and the program fails. Is there an answer? Can we make ministry more fruitful and fulfilling? I believe the answer is yes! It begins with our foundation.
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Have You Seen His Glory?
Posted on 08. Mar, 2011 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Note Vol 5 No 4 So, I have been told by credible sources that I do not think normal! I guess it is so: I tend to ask a lot of question, searching for the underlying reason of many things. A few years ago I got to thinking: Why did God do the creation [...]
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It’s All About My Image
Posted on 17. Feb, 2011 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes vol 5 No 3 How many times a week do you get asked for ID? You’re at the store, ready to check out with your card, the clerk asks you, “Can I see some ID please?” So what do you do? You reach for your drivers license. Ok, so what is so different [...]
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Successful 21st Century Church
Posted on 31. Jan, 2011 by Martin Schmaltz.
Many are discussing the changes in our society and wondering what it will take for the church to be successful in the 21st century. This apostolic note addresses a couple of ideas that could greatly benefit the church.
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Time To Use Your Authority
Posted on 13. Jan, 2011 by Martin Schmaltz.
Understanding the difference between power and authority is the key to demonstrating the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Doesn’t Do Cover Ups
Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
In our desire to BE something for the Lord, we forget there is a PROCESS of becoming we must go through.
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Apple Understands Evangelism
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a lesson on evangelism that Apple could teach the church? Maybe – check it out.
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Faith: The Journey Of Self Discovery
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
The faith I read of is something that takes us on a process of discovery; an illumination into our innermost fears and the awesomeness of a loving God.
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When God’s Promises Hurt!
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a time when the promises we receive from God can actually cause us pain and suffering? If so, why?
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The Viral Gospel
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 4 No 7 (PDF version here) We have entered a transition phase of business marketing and advertising. There is this shift from interruption tactics to a more organic form. The day of mass TV ads, full-page magazine spreads, billboards, radio spots and direct mail seem to waning in effectives. Why? • First, [...]
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Submission: The Key To Authority
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being sent to operate in Kingdom (apostolic) authority implies that someone of a greater power is designating where I am to operate my authority. This illuminates a key principle to using authority:
To the extent that I am submitted to authority,
determines the level of authority I can operate in.
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