Martin Schmaltz

Ministry In The Margins

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.

During my devotional reading this morning I came upon a gospel narrative that was very thought provoking and convicting. So many times we talk about being a follower of Jesus, desiring to manifest the miraculous power of his kingdom: As His sent representatives, this is one of the things we are commissioned to do. Yet… [...]

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Possessing What We Are Missing

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.

Is there a part of the Gospel we are missing? If so, how do we posses it?

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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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Just Like Momma Said!

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.

Spiritual or apostolic authority – just like Momma said!

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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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Your Wilderness Revelation

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.

Have you found yourself wandering alone in a wilderness experince wondering God, what is up?

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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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Is Your Church Remarkable?

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.

Remarkable: “worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary” Mirriam Webster
Made up of a word and suffix:

remark-Are : comment or mention:
-able: capable of, fit for, or worthy of

So is your church worthy of people talking about? Now I am not speaking of sensationalism and hype. I am suggesting is [...]

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