Tag Archives: church
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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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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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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How To Be Average
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 3 No 19 (download pdf)
I have been doing some research and studying lately: looking at various experts’ material regarding business, marketing and the web. I am searching to see if there are common principles in each presentation. So far there is a few. One of them is the idea of risk.
Let me [...]
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Guest Post – Who’s Apostle Are You?
Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
The following article is by Ogaga O. David, whom I met about two years ago in Cape Town SA. I believe this article is significant because it addresses one of the problems that hinders the Lord from re-establishing a biblical church order. Because there has been too many self appointed “apostles,” that have demonstrated an [...]
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Insane Christians?
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 3 No 17 (download PDF)
Insanity – doing the same thing over and over, hoping for a different result!
I recently heard a conference speaker and spoke with a church leader who both agreed that to have a book of Acts church and kingdom demonstration, more prayer and fasting are needed.
The more I thought [...]
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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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To Make A Difference, We Must Be Different
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Note Vol 3 No 15 (download pdf)
In the market place, everything is about being different. Automakers advertise the different features that make their cares distinctly different from the competitors. Clothing designers have a distinguishing style that makes each of them different. Sports teams wear different uniforms to set them apart from the other team.
In [...]
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