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Cultivating Spiritual Gifts in Your Church by Rick Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWhy don’t we see more miracles? That’s a question I hear frequently when I travel in the states. As ministers, there are five basic principles we need to understand if we’re going to cultivate spiritual operations in our churches and meetings. … read more
An Analysis of the Tithe (Part One) by James J. Purcell
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWhat kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more
An Analysis of the Tithe (Part Two) by James J. Purcell
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWhat kind of money is it that, if you don’t pay it you are robbing someone and if you do pay it he will pour out a blessing on you? If you don’t steal someone’s car, are they going to pour out a blessing on you? No. They are not even going to thank you. We ordinarily do not bless people for not taking our things. But when the tithe is paid, God pours out a blessing. Why? … read more
Worship Team Guidelines from Victory Family Church by Pastor John Nuzzo
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWe believe that our service as a worship team must be in line with the direction that God has given our pastors for Victory. Big vision coupled with believers working together to fulfill that vision results in changed lives. … read more
The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention by Dr. Timothy Doty
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeAbout 35,000 people die by suicide each year—an average of 1 person every 15 minutes. Approximately 800,000 people attempt suicide a year, which translates to a rate of one attempt every 39 seconds. For every completed suicide, at least 6 survivors of suicide loss (loved ones, friends and family members) are affected. … read more
Etiquette for Guest Ministers: How to Honor the Pastor in His Church
/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony CookeEtiquette for Guest Ministers: How to Honor the Pastor in His Church PDF article by Tony Cooke Etiquette for Guest Ministers
Etiquette for Pastors: How to Honor Guest Ministers in Your Church
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWhen I think of ministry and the fivefold ministry gifts, the concept of honor immediately comes to mind. However, in our day and age, society seems to have lost the heart of honor. Sadly, even many of our churches have pushed honor to the wayside, treating ministers without reverence and respect. … read more