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Surprised by the Spirit
I grew up singing and praying in a number of different Baptist, Salvation Army, and (primarily) Pentecostal churches. Each church was unique in how they worshiped God, and each had distinct perspectives regarding what it meant to experience the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit worked. The first time [...]
Does the Church need Pastors or “Leaders”?
"Leadership" seems like a buzz word among Christians these days. Between the newness of the study of "leadership,"[1] and the fact that there is nothing inherently Christian about "leadership," some Christians express concern that the emphasis on leadership makes churches unknowingly bring secular business theories (by which they mean anti-Christian [...]
Farewell Jackson
It's hard to say goodbye. As the demolition of our former building has begun, it stirs a lot of emotions. Sadness mixed with thankfulness! Here is the last look at 1303 Jackson Ave as we knew it. You can see photos on our Facebook [...]
What Have You Got to Lose?
Christian education is more than it used to be. In the olden days – like 20 years ago 😊 – Christians routinely spent a year or more at Bible college after high school. Nowadays, that's become a lot less common. On the one hand, there's been increasing pressure felt [...]
Ministry Burnout
I've spent a considerable amount of time this past fall visiting with pastors and ministry leaders throughout our constituencies. My friends, there's trouble. When Barna released stats earlier this year that 30% of clergy are likely to leave ministry before this pandemic is over, I confess, I was skeptical. [...]
Who Cares if Jesus is God?
The Bible teaches that Jesus really is God. Dr. Jeromey Martini explores the ways in which this shaped early Christians and what difference it should make for us, today. (Original message delivered at Lloydminster Gospel Fellowship Church) Listen to the full message What difference does [...]
A Look at Our Programs and Courses
Course Spotlight: Vision, Strategy, Execution, & Assessment
Do you know how to run a tight ship? | tight ship: A well-managed organization, as in The camp [...]
Course Spotlight: Spiritual Formation of Leaders
Amma Syncletica said: "In the beginning, there is struggle and a lot of work for those who come near [...]
Course Spotlight: Preparing Sermons that Connect
"5 minutes into the sermon, I knew I was in trouble. People weren't with me. At the 10-minute mark, [...]
Course Spotlight: Integration of Theology & Counselling
How does biblical theology fit with present-day counselling theory? What does it mean to be a Christian counsellor? Biblical [...]
Course Spotlight: Technology & Communication for Ministry
Some churches use technology well; some do not. Many use it simply because it is done by other churches [...]
Auditing: A Great Way to Grow
Horizon delivers the very best in competency-based education, preparing Christian leaders for Spirit-empowered life and ministry in the 21st century. [...]
