Archive for 'Challenging Status Quo'
Restoring The Apostolic Church
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
There is a longing in the hearts of spiritual leaders for the restoration of a true apostolic church, one that demonstrates the power of the Kingdom. To achieve this, the first step is to identify what might be standing in our way. Read on for an idea.
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Restoring The Apostolic Church
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Many pastors and leaders today realize that the church appears to be lacking power. They know something is wrong and they are frustrated. They look to do something, by grasping the latest church growth program, big name evangelist or that one special conference. Yet they find these only bring temporary results. Is there something deeper that is causing the church to be powerless?
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The Captivity Of Religious Thought
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Thoughts are powerful things: they can be liberating and empowering, or limiting and demoralizing.
A common story told regarding the captivating power of thoughts is that of the training of elephants. As it goes, young elephants are taken and using heavy chains are tethered to stakes driven deep into the ground. The young elephant continually pulls [...]
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Church Leaders: What Are We Building?
Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Why is one the biggest problem of the church today retention? I have heard of wonderful evangelistic events that have resulted in many being born again: yet a short time later, these people cannot be found. To me, this is a problem. Maybe it has to do with what we are building?
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Are Church Programs Hindering Church Growth?
Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Modern, North American church growth seems to focus on various programs. The church calendar is filled with special events designed to motivate members to invite those around them. Yet for all the energy and resources that go into these programs: do they actually help? Or maybe they have a greater limiting effect?
One of the dangers [...]
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The Death Of A Church
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
While waiting at Starbucks this morning, I was sitting in contemplation of what makes a ministry or church remarkable. I may have more to say about that in a few days. However, that is not the point of this note. Thinking of remarkable, i thought of engaging so I did a quick Google of engaging [...]
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Bad Religion!
Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
WARNING! This blog could make you lose your religion.
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The Line!
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Ok, so I had a revelation of the limitations of my paradigms. The other day I was using these long sheets of bubble for packing. To make these sheets easier to use, the manufacture places perforated lines for you to tear. Unfortunately these pre determined lines resulted in extra bubble wrap being used.
As I was [...]
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Frustrated In Minstry? What Did You Build It On?
Posted on 06. May, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
How many times do churches and individuals start something, yet in the long run it is not very productive? It becomes a challenge to motivate people to get involved. It can ultimately become a source of frustration for leadership.
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The Decline of Christianity In America
Posted on 09. Apr, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Just Might Be The Best Thing That Could Happen To The Church!
The cover story for the current issue of Newsweek (April 9, 2009) magazine is entitled “The Decline of Christian America,” and presents a bleak picture of the church’s future of impacting society.
Based on the 2009 American Religious Identification Survey, the article quotes the following [...]
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