Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Tony Cooke Ministries Articles for Church Leaders | Ministry & Leadership Resources ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tonycooke.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Maturing Faith](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/maturing-faith/) - [人生で重要な二つの質問](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-japanese/人生で重要な二つの質問/) - [Salvation: Past, Present, or Future?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/salvation-past-present-or-future/) - [The Worst Thing is Never the Last Thing](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-worst-thing-is-never-the-last-thing/) - [Uma questão de autoridade](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/uma-questao-de-autoridade/) - [As Duas Perguntas Mais Importantes da Vida](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/as-duas-perguntas-mais-importantes-da-vida/) - [権威の問題](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-japanese/権威の問題/) - [What Easter and Groundhog Day Don’t Have in Common](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-easter-and-groundhog-day-dont-have-in-common/) - [Remembering Charles Finney (1792-1875)](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/remembering-charles-finney-1792-1875/) - [Medicine and Miracles (2021)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/medicine-and-miracles/) - This is Andrew’s story… his testimony about his journey through some serious mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. We hear a lot about “mental health” these days, and we are proud of our son for wanting to share his journey. Andrew is preparing to receive training in peer support to better help others struggling with some of life’s great challenges. - [Waiting for the Prodigal to Return by Lisa Cooke and Andrew Cooke (2015)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/waiting-for-the-prodigal-to-return/) - If you are a parent, friend, or family member of someone who is rebelling and living a destructive lifestyle, never cease in praying for that person. - [Remembering our Son, Andrew](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/remembering-our-son-andrew/) - [Preacher Save Yourself](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/preacher-save-yourself/) - [Life’s Two Most Important Questions](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lifes-two-most-important-questions/) - [Simple Gospel or Secret Mysteries?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/simple-gospel-or-secret-mysteries/) - [Boasting in the Lord](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/boasting-in-the-lord/) - [Resurrection: Past, Present, Future by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/resurrection-past-present-future-tcm/) - Our word resurrection is from the Greek word anastasis, which means a rising again, a resurrection from death, raised to life again, to stand up again, raising up. - [Could We Have Been Saved Without the Virgin Birth?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/could-we-have-been-saved-without-the-virgin-birth/) - [Indwelling](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/indwelling/) - [Developing an Effective Lay Counselor Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/developing-an-effective-lay-counselor-ministry/) - [Tupos: Leading By Example](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tupos-leading-by-example/) - [The Barbeque Challenge](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-barbeque-challenge/) - [“In Christ” Insights from the 1800s](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/in-christ-insights-from-the-1800s/) - [What is Addressed in Every Single New Testament Book?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-is-addressed-in-every-single-new-testament-book/) - [What is Addressed in Every Single New Testament Book?](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/what-is-addressed-in-every-single-new-testament-book-2/) - [神の恵みを「見る」](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-japanese/神の恵みを「見る」/) - [“Vendo” a Graça de Deus](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/vendo-a-graca-de-deus/) - [It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time/) - [A Visual Journey: How We Got Our English Bible](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-visual-journey-how-we-got-our-english-bible/) - [“Seeing” the Grace of God](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seeing-the-grace-of-god/) - [A Blessing from 1853](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-blessing-from-1853/) - [Never Enough?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/never-enough/) - [John Knox’s Final Battle](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/john-knoxs-final-battle/) - [More Helpful Funeral Tips from Various Pastors](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/better-funerals/) - How can I most effectively minister to the family and those in attendance? Are there some do's and don'ts I should be aware of in conducting funerals? - [Helpful Funeral Tips from Various Pastors](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/funeral-resources/) - What materials could be helpful to other pastors relative to conducting funerals? Any tips or suggestions? Share any helpful stories or illustrations that work well at funerals. - [Baptism Quotes and Resources](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/baptism-quotes-and-resources/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 7](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote7/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 8](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote8/) - [Missionary Support Correspondence Samples from Living Word Christian Church in LaCrosse, WI](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/missionary-support-correspondence-samples-from-living-word-christian-church-in-lacrosse-wi/) - [Soy Nuevo... ¿Y Ahora Que Hago? from the Rock Church, San Bernardino, CA](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/soy-nuevo-y-ahora-que-hago-from-the-rock-church-san-bernardino-ca/) - [I’m New… What Do I Do? from the Rock Church, San Bernardino, CA](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/im-new-what-do-i-do-from-the-rock-church-san-bernardino-ca/) - [Next Steps: Dream Team, Session # 3, from Harvest Church in Greensboro, NC](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/next-steps-dream-team-session-3-from-harvest-church-in-greensboro-nc/) - [Next Steps: Christian Essentials, Session # 2, from Harvest Church in Greensboro, NC](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/next-steps-christian-essentials-session-2-from-harvest-church-in-greensboro-nc/) - [Next Steps: Our Story, Session # 1, from Harvest Church in Greensboro, NC](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/next-steps-our-story-session-1-from-harvest-church-in-greensboro-nc/) - [Welcome to the Family of God, from Harvest Church in Greensboro, NC](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/welcome-to-the-family-of-god-from-harvest-church-in-greensboro-nc/) - [Women in Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/women-in-ministry-2/) - SETTLING THE CONTROVERSY: A STUDY OF WOMEN’S ROLE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH By Pastors Jim & Deborah Cobrae - [Influence Test](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/influence-test/) - [IST Flow Chart](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/ist-flow-chart/) - [Resources: Global Persecution](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/resources-global-persecution/) - [Welcome to Your Destiny](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/welcome-to-your-destiny/) - [Historical Perspectives / Christian Response to Plagues](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/historical-perspectives-christian-response-to-plagues/) - [Meeting Thomas Chalmers of Scotland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/meeting-thomas-chalmers-of-scotland/) - [The Actions and Personality of the Holy Spirit](https://tonycooke.org/pdfs-and-manuals/the-actions-and-personality-of-the-holy-spirit-2/) - [Humor Section](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_7/) - [A Child Psychologist](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_1/) - [A Mobster's Discovery](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_2/) - [A Couple Had Two Sons](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_3/) - [If a Dog Were Your Teacher](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_4/) - [Chippie's Problems](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_5/) - [IRS Letter](https://tonycooke.org/humor-section/humor_6/) - [Indo Além da Desilusão e da Decepção](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/indo-alem-da-desilusao-e-da-decepcao/) - Quando Lisa e eu estávamos na Austrália em agosto (2024), uma história nos foi contada por um crente do sudeste do Pacífico. Alguns anos atrás, um grupo cristão queria realizar uma celebração em uma praia específica, mas teve a permissão negada com base em sua fé. Em vez disso, foi dito a eles que teriam que se reunir nas montanhas em um local diferente e menos desejável. - [Making Each Other Better](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/making-each-other-better/) - I was recently privileged to visit the Lawrence County Historical Center in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the hometown of Ira D Sankey. Sankey was the song leader for D. L. Moody, the great evangelist. - [The Power of a Visit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-power-of-a-visit/) - Yesterday, Lisa and I went to Cedar Point Church in Claremore and I’d like to highlight something we heard Pastor Rick Burke share. - [We've Got Work to do!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/weve-got-work-to-do/) - I often question how accurate certain surveys are, but if the responses cited below even closely reflect reality, it is a reminder that we have a lot to do to.. - [In Search of the Real St. Nicholas](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/in-search-of-the-real-st-nicholas/) - In February of this year (2024), I had the privilege of speaking for four days to pastors at the annual convention at the Association of Protestant Churches in Antalya - [Never Alone](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/never-alone/) - In 1897, a lady named Ludie Pickett wrote a song entitled “Never Alone.” The lyrics include: - [The Life of Fred Francis Bosworth (1877-1958)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-life-of-fred-francis-bosworth-1877-1958/) - This week (February 18-21, 2025) I’ve been teaching a second-year course on “Church History” at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, Colorado. - [No Throw-Aways](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-throw-aways/) - Over Christmas break of 2024, I spent some time going through a classic work entitled The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax by Richard Sibbes (1577-1635). You may recall the Bible verse behind this title. Speaking of Jesus, we read that “a bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench”(Isaiah 42:3 and Matthew 12:20). - [Where is the Fire?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/where-is-the-fire/) - I seem to write and work best if I have something going on in the background, and even if the volume is very low, this often means I have a news channel playing - [The Power of Benediction](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-power-of-benediction/) - If you grew up (as I did) in a mainline, denominational church, you likely heard a benediction every Sunday as the service was dismissed. - [Visiting Helen Keller’s Home](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/visiting-helen-kellers-home/) - This past Saturday (January 25, 2025), I had the great pleasure of visiting the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller with Pastor Tony and Tara Collins - [Keys to Understanding Visions and Dreams](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/keys-to-understanding-visions-and-dreams/) - Peter declared in the last days that “. . . your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams” (Acts 2:17). Not everyone will have a vision or a dream, but God said these things would happen as He decides to do them. - [Biblical Insights on Receiving Offerings](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/biblical-insights-on-receiving-offerings/) - Have you dreaded standing up to receive an offering in your church? Are you secretly dissatisfied with the results you have had in receiving offerings? Perhaps you’ve thought to yourself, “There’s got to be more to receiving an offering than what I have been doing. - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 6](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote6/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 5](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote5/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 4](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote4/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 3](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote3/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 2](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote2/) - [Tony Cooke Ministries' Free Resource Area - Quotes 1](https://tonycooke.org/quotes/quote1/) - [No Kenosis, No Christmas](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-kenosis-no-christmas/) - As Christmas approaches, I have been enjoying Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, God in the Manger. Bonhoeffer was a leader in Germany’s Confessing Church, believers who stood in opposition to Hitler and his policies. He was eventually imprisoned and was executed mere weeks before the Allied troops overtook and defeated the Nazis to end WWII in Europe. - [Moving Beyond Disillusionment and Disappointment](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/moving-beyond-disillusionment-and-disappointment/) - When Lisa and I were in Australia in August (2024), a story was related to us by a believer from the Pacific southeast. Some years back, a Christian group was wanting to hold a celebration on a particular beach but were denied a permit based on their faith. - [The Significance of One](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-significance-of-one-2/) - One of my favorite subjects to teach is teamwork, and while that is a tremendously important topic, we should never forget the power and significance of “one” and of individual effort. - [What About That “Hard-to-Understand” Scripture?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-about-that-hard-to-understand-scripture/) - In this article, I’m going to address “hard-to-understand” verses in the Bible. Maybe you’re not aware of any, and you believe you have perfect clarity and understanding regarding every spiritual matter. If that’s you, you probably won’t benefit from this article. - [The Snare of Success](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-snare-of-success/) - Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” He had probably seen people who were motivated positively by challenges and setbacks, and others who were corrupted by success. Don’t get me wrong. - [God’s Amazing Plan for Non-Preachers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gods-amazing-plan-for-non-preachers/) - When a person is called to preach, the urgency of that call (especially in the early years) can be all-consuming and all-important. If a person lacks maturity and perspective, the call to preach can seem so important that all other aspects of life seem to pale by comparison. - [A Question of Authority](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-question-of-authority/) - Something believers need to strongly consider these days is the issue of authority, and more specifically, God’s authority. A fundamental question every human being must answer has to do with whether or not they will submit their lives to God’s rule and reign. - [Living in the Right Time Zone](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/living-in-the-right-time-zone/) - When people travel, even domestically, they’ve got to be aware of the time zone they are in. If you travel from New York to California, you will experience a three-hour time difference. - [Facing Change](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/facing-change/) - Are you ready for change? Some are afraid that things will change. Others may be afraid that things won’t change, or at least, that they won’t change in the way they want them to. - [A Visit to Billy Sunday’s House](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-visit-to-billy-sundays-house/) - While vacationing in Indiana last week, I visited the home of Billy Sunday (1862-1935) in Winona Lake. At his wife Nell’s request, it has been kept just the way it was when they lived there. - [What Does it Mean to Preach “The Whole Counsel of God’s Word?”](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-does-it-mean-to-preach-the-whole-counsel-of-gods-word/) - Having established the church in Ephesus, Paul issued an emotionally-charged farewell to their elders and made this powerful statement. - [Easily Destroying a Hornet’s Nest](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/easily-destroying-a-hornets-nest/) - One of my early recollections in life pertains to my grandfather going after a good-sized nest of bees (or wasps) that was attached to a garage type of building next to our house. I watched in amazement as he used a broom to dislodge it. - [Remarkable Findings at Yale](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/remarkable-findings-at-yale/) - Some of the highlights included seeing a copy of an original Gutenberg Bible (printed around 1454), one of 21 known to survive. An archivist also showed me a hand-written copy of a letter from Jonathan Edwards to his mother. Edwards enrolled at Yale when he was 13 years old and became a leading figure in America’s great awakening. I also saw a handwritten letter from George Washington in which he thanked Timothy Dwight (see below) who later served as Yale’s President. - [Common Sense is Good!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/common-sense-is-good/) - Over the years, much wonderful teaching has been shared on how God leads us by his Word and Spirit, and I am most thankful for it. In this article, I want to address another way that we are enabled to make decisions and take action: common sense. - [Much Assembly Required](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/much-assembly-required/) - When Lisa and I first moved to Tulsa in June of 1979 (one week after we got married), I worked for a few months at a K-Mart in the toy department. - [Hunger for God's Word](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/hunger-for-gods-word/) - In May of 2024 I spoke at OliveBrook Church, pastored by Abu and Yinka Jibril. Pastor Abu shared with me how much Faith Library books from the States had impacted his life. - [Yale's Amazing Origins](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/yales-amazing-origins/) - Many in America are watching, with concern, events that are happening on many university campuses. To help prepare for an upcoming trip to Connecticut, and hopefully to the Yale campus, I just read Two Centuries of Christian Activity at Yale. - [Seven Ways Joseph Foreshadowed Jesus](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seven-ways-joseph-foreshadowed-jesus/) - There are many things of which we may easily make too much in our ministry, give them too much attention, think about them too much. But we can never make too much of Christ. - [More Than a Definition](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/more-than-a-definition/) - Imagine that it is blazing hot and you are extremely thirsty — parched. Would it help if someone came up and communicated the following? - [Resurrection Life Now!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/resurrection-life-now/) - What gloriously distinguishes the gospel of Jesus Christ from other faiths and belief systems is the literal, physical resurrection of Christ himself. There are two great resurrections taught in the Bible, one in the past (Jesus’ resurrection) and one in the future. - [Moses’ Five Excuses](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/moses-five-excuses/) - Moses is an amazing case study of an individual who was called by God, and his initial reactions provide lessons from which we can all learn. His initial response to God was not, “Here am I, send me.” Instead he offered five revealing excuses — he apparently felt he had to convince God how unworthy he was. - [A New Thought on Paul’s Tenacity](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-new-thought-on-pauls-tenacity/) - I’ve often thought of Paul’s grace-empowered ministry… how he found strength from God in spite of the intense challenges and adversities he faced. He said, “I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong” - [Christ’s Deity: The “Theos” Factor](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/christs-deity-the-theos-factor/) - Theos is the Greek word for God. It is where we get our word “Theology.” Though it typically is used regarding God the Father, it is also used at times of the Lord Jesus. Let’s look at some of these New Testament instances. - [Christmas Stories & Illustrations](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/christmas_illustrations/) - This page is a collection of short Christmas stories and illustrations for you to use! - [Christmas in July By Maria Foslien](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/christmas_july/) - [Jesus and the Bird Cage by Paul Harvey](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/jesus-birdcage/) - [Have Yourself a Merry Substantive Christmas](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/substantive_xmas/) - Have Yourself a Merry Substantive Christmas by Rev. Tony Cooke - [The Gifts of the Wise Men by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/three_wise_men/) - The wise men were seeking the one who was "born King of the Jews." It was customary in that day that no one approach the king without offering him a gift. - [The Lesson of His Lineage](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/rest_christmas_story/) - We all know about Joseph and Mary, the Inn of Bethlehem, the shepherds, the star, and the wise men. There's more to the story, though. - [25 Tips for Managing Stress, The Blues, and Grief During the Holidays.](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/25-tips-for-managing-stress-the-blues-and-grief-during-the-holidays/) - [When Christmas Put a War on Hold](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-christmas-put-a-war-on-hold/) - A pastor friend just contacted me and let me know he was going to be sharing some thoughts on a few of the Christmas Carols in their Sunday service and asked if I had any thoughts. My heart was immediately gladdened because many of the songs about Christ’s birth carry such rich and profound meaning. - [How Important is the Virgin Birth?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/how-important-is-the-virgin-birth/) - The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central to God redeeming us back to himself, but those epic events were preceded by the virgin birth and the Incarnation. - [Reverencing Christ in His Deity](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reverencing-christ-in-his-deity/) - With the Christmas season approaching, this would be a great time to do some teaching about the nature of who Jesus really is. Below are several points about the Deity of Christ that may be of help as you develop messages. - [What Most People Miss in the “Christmas Card” Verse](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-most-people-miss-in-the-christmas-card-verse/) - One of the oft-cited Bible verses on Christmas cards is Micah 5:2, which predicts Bethlehem as the place of the Messiah’s birth. When King Herod went into panic mode because he heard that a new king had been born, the chief priests and scribes cited Bethlehem as the prophesied location (Matthew 5:1-6). - [Kenosis – Understanding The Miracle of Christmas](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/kenosis-understanding-the-miracle-of-christmas/) - This past Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching for Pastor John Larkam of Impact Family Church in Austin, Texas. He asked me to do a session that was part of his series on “The True Spirit of Christmas” and asked me to choose a particular theme for my session. I chose humility. - [No One Was Sorry When He Died](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-one-was-sorry-when-he-died/) - “No one was sorry when he died.” That is a tough statement to hear, but it was made of Judah’s fifth king, Jehoram. - [Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/sinners-in-the-hands-of-an-angry-god/) - I just had the pleasure of visiting the grave of one of America’s greatest preachers, Jonathan Edwards. Edwards has long been one of my heroes, and his name is linked inseparably to America’s Great Awakening. - [Jesus Never Said, “You Must Be Bored Again!”](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jesus-never-said-you-must-be-bored-again/) - If you are shocked at the title and answered back, “Oh yes he did,” please read it again. Jesus certainly said “you must be born again,” but he never said “you must be bored again.” The Lord never envisioned a church filled with disinterested, apathetic, and complacent people. - [Getting Over Yourself](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/getting-over-yourself/) - D. L. Moody once quipped, “I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met.” Probably many of us share that sentiment. As much as we may tend to point fingers of frustration toward other people and at outside circumstances, the reality is that we, our very selves, are the main challenge that can trip us up in life. - [Visit to D. L. Moody Museum](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/visit-to-d-l-moody-museum/) - Lisa and I recently had a long layover in Chicago yesterday, so we made a visit to the D. L. Moody Museum at Moody Bible Institute. Moody has been a hero of mine for some time. - [D. L. Moody’s Conversion and Rough Start](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/d-l-moodys-conversion-and-rough-start/) - When D. L. Moody was just four years old, his father died and left the family — his widow and nine children — under great financial pressure. Creditors took all their possessions, even their firewood. He experienced massive challenges growing up, only finished the fifth grade, and left home at the age of seventeen. - [George Whitefield’s Last Sermon](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/george-whitefields-last-sermon/) - Following 34 years of ministry, George Whitefield (1714-1770) preached his final outdoor sermon on Saturday, September 29, 1770 in Exeter, NH. Today, a simple monument marks the location. - [Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/paul-and-barnabas-on-cyprus/) - In August of 2023, Lisa and I had the privilege of visiting Cyprus for a few days. While there, we did some exploring… visiting the places where Paul and Barnabas first stepped on to and off the island on the first leg of their first missionary journey. - [Can God Use a Ten-Minute, Poorly Delivered Sermon?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/can-god-use-a-ten-minute-poorly-delivered-sermon/) - The thirteen-year-old boy’s father was a pastor, as was his grandfather. He had been around gospel truth all his life, and yet something still hadn’t “clicked” for him. He was under conviction of sin and was yearning for peace and right relationship with God. His hunger was such that he set out by foot on a Sunday morning with the intention of attending a particular church. - [Instrumento ou Expressão?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/instrumento-ou-expressao/) - Muitos anos atrás, um ministro recebeu uma nota impactante após um culto. A pessoa escreveu: “Para mim não foi a verdade que você ensinou, para você tão clara e para mim tão obscura. Mas quando você veio, você trouxe um sendo dEle.” - [The Worldwide Mortality Rate: A Sobering Visual](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/worldwide-mortality-rate/) - [Music and Evangelism](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/music-and-evangelism/) - I recently completed a chapter entitled “Christ in the Hymns” for my upcoming book, Magnificent Jesus. I was deeply touched with how the Holy Spirit has impressed different songwriters, through the centuries, with profound revelation regarding the majesty and grandeur of Jesus. - [The Best Bible Translation? Insights on the Greek Manuscripts: An Interview with Keith Trump](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-best-bible-translation-insights-on-the-greek-manuscripts-an-interview-with-keith-trump/) - You will benefit greatly from the interview I just did with Keith Trump regarding English translations of the Bible and the Greek manuscripts from which the New Testament has been translated. - [God loves Small-Town Churches](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/god-loves-small-town-churches/) - Of course, God loves churches wherever they are located, but these past two weekends I’ve had the privilege of ministering in churches in two small towns. - ["In Christ" and a Conversation with Brother Hagin](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/in-christ-and-a-conversation-with-brother-hagin/) - More than three decades ago, I was bothered that certain “theologians” were attacking Brother Hagin about a particular teaching. They were claiming that he had received his ideas from a certain minister who had gotten the information from a metaphysical cult leader. - [The Actions and Personality of the Holy Spirit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-actions-and-personality-of-the-holy-spirit/) - A list of 80 Actions and the Personality of the Holy Spirit - [Brother Hagin's Reading Habits](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/brother-hagins-reading-habits/) - On January 18, 2000, I did an interview with Brother Hagin about his reading habits. I was recently thrilled to come across a transcript of that interview in which he shared some remarkable insights. Refreshing myself on the details of this conversation was an absolute delight. Below is a summary of some of the excerpts from that interview. - [Instrument or Expression?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/instrument-or-expression/) - With the Spring weather, I’ve recently been able to do some yard work. I’ve had certain tools that I’ve been using, such as a rake, a shovel, and some pruners. All of these are helpful as functional instruments, but they don’t reflect me—my character—in any way. How often have Christians prayed, “Lord, use me. Make me your instrument, etc.” - [When Jesus Brings a Sword](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-jesus-brings-a-sword/) - So why is Jesus saying in Matthew 10:34 that he did not come to bring peace, but rather, a sword. It must be understood that Jesus here is speaking in a different sense—a paradoxical sense. Certainly, he gives peace to everyone who receives him. However, because some reject him, he becomes an occasion of division when some accept him and others do not, when some follow him, and others do not, when some obey him, and others do not. - [Logos and Rhema by Keith Trump](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/logos-rhema/) - Throwing down Greek words in order to prop up popular theological presuppositions has become a favorite tactic of many preachers. Sadly, most employing this method hide their lack of Greek language skills under the cloak of “super pastor.” - [Four Methods for Mishandling the Greek New Testament by Pastor Keith Trump](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/four-methods-mishandling-greek/) - Over the past several years, I have both witnessed and noted a wide array of pastors repeatedly committing similar errors in handling the Greek. In order to counteract such error, I humbly offer the following article. - [I’m Here. I’m Always Here by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/alwayshere/) - This is why faith serves us so well in spiritual matters. He speaks, we trust what He says, and we base our actions on His Word to us. - [Abiding in the Father's Love by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/abiding-fathers-love/) - In Jesus' mind, the way the Father in Heaven loves Him has no match. It is the ultimate description of love, the Father's love for Jesus is incomparable anywhere. - [Building Each Other Up In Love by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/building-each-other-up/) - Take heed to the health and well-being of the workers who serve under your supervision. It can apply to every part of the local body, but I want to focus on children’s workers. - [Denied by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/denied/) - I was thinking recently about what God feels when we don’t obey Him, stay in fellowship with Him, or when we are oblivious to him and neglect Him. - [Are You a Kid Magnet?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/kid_magnet/) - The people brought children to Jesus, hoping He might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it. - [Kids and Worship by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/kids_worship/) - We know from this verse that God seeks worshipers, those who will worship Him authentically and accurately. But what about children? - [Little is How Much? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/littlehowmuch/) - I can’t seem to let go of the idea that God gets great pleasure out of taking nothing or very little, and doing great things with it. - [The Opportunity of Their Lifetime](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/opportunity_lifetime_lisa/) - We in the Church have a short window of opportunity to reach the generations that pass through our children’s programs with the gospel of Jesus Christ. - [Resurrection Ordained by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/resurrection-ordained/) - There is a longing in my heart for people to “know Him” and all that the knowing entails, and so I find myself speaking this scripture often in prayer form. - [Season Shift By Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/season_shift/) - Season Shift By Lisa Cooke - [Seated in the Seat of the Learner by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/seat-of-learner/) - Christians have tried to explain why bad things happen, why they happen to good people, and why they happen in our own lives. - [Why Did You Make Me Like This? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/why-make-me-like-this/) - While this verse in context is referring to much more serious issues, how many times have I answered back to God “Why did you made me like this? - [See How Much the Father Has Loved Us by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/how-much-father-has-loved-us/) - Among the many things I’m thinking about this holiday season is this mind-blowing truth that the God of all creation has called us His children. - [The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/unity-of-the-spirit-in-the-bond-of-peace/) - How important it is for us to fully appreciate and appropriate the magnanimous gift that Jesus gave us in the Holy Spirit. - [Own the Mercy! by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/own-the-mercy/) - To own something is to “have or possess as property.” We “own” the mercies of God when we possess the good and perfect gifts from God’s hands. - [Think It Not Strange by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/think-it-not-strange/) - Tests, trials, afflictions, persecutions, the fiery darts of the enemy: all these and more are sufferings that every Christian experiences in their lifetime. - [To Savor the Things of God by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/savor-things-of-god/) - We have a choice to make in what we “savor;” what we delight in or take pleasure in. We can choose the things that be of God, or the things that be of men. - [The Beauty of Holiness by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/the-beauty-of-holiness/) - Psalm 29:2 and Psalm 96:9 both say “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Some commentaries indicate the phrase “the beauty of holiness” means “in holy attire,” which prompted me to ask, what are we to “wear” during worship? - [My Grace is Sufficient For You by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/my-grace-is-sufficient-for-you/) - In these days, what do we need as believers more than anything else in this world? How about the need for a personal realization of the power of God resting upon us as stated in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul is describing the revelation God had given him of this very thing? - [Your Father’s Good Pleasure by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/your-fathers-good-pleasure/) - “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). Oh that we could truly fathom the depth of this statement! - [Through the Church by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/through-the-church/) - We face a constant temptation toward lethargy and sluggishness in our Christian walk, and the weekly reminding of who we are in Christ, what He desires to accomplish through us, and His heart for the world is vital for our wellbeing. - [The Reward of the Gift by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/reward-of-the-gift/) - There is no better foundation for giving than that of love. We know that if we give away all we have, even to the point of giving up our bodies to be burned, but have not love, we gain nothing (1 Corinthians 13:3). - [An Honestly Lived Life by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/honestly-lived-life/) - To live an honest life, we must first be honest with ourselves, acknowledging where we have transgressed the pure purpose of God for our lives. No excuse, no defense, no rationalization. - [Now More Than Ever by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/now-more-than-ever/) - Now more than ever, it is imperative to have “the power of an endless life” (Hebrews 7:16) at work within us. With headlines bringing news of pervasive distress, terrorist activities, and countless other current events, we feel the urgency to ever be pressing toward the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus. - [A Very Present Help in Trouble by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/very-present-help-in-trouble/) - Who doesn’t have trouble at some point in their lives? We know that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but we also know that He delivers us out of them all. - [Give Ear to the Words of My Mouth by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/give-ear-to-words-of-my-mouth/) - One of the privileges of being God’s children is that He hears us when we pray. We are encouraged by Scripture and by our previous experiences of answered prayer to continue to make our requests known unto God. - [Unity, Not Uniformity by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/unity-not-uniformity/) - Becoming one flesh is a lifelong process between two individuals, particularly for two independent individuals. Many marriage counseling sessions are devoted to the issues marriage partners have as they strive to become one flesh. - [Righteousness and Peace Kiss Each Other by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/righteousness-peace-kiss/) - Peace. That wonderful quality of calm and serenity that can be so difficult to maintain in the turbulent days of our lives, is linked with righteousness, not with circumstances. - [The Five Loaves and Two Fish Life by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/five-loaves-two-fish-life/) - Most of us are very aware of our shortcomings, our weaknesses, our insufficiencies. The enemy of our souls takes every opportunity to accuse us of our “not-enoughness” while we are endeavoring to fulfill the will of God with our lives. - [It's All Yours by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/its-all-yours/) - I could tell there was something the Holy Spirit wanted to say through me to a brother who is actively believing for healing from a particular disease, but I didn’t know what it was until I stood directly in front of him. - [The Days We Were Made For by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/days-made-for/) - We have reason to “rejoice and be glad” in every new day because there is purpose ordained by our Creator God in it. Whether we are aware of it or not, we were made for the very days in which we are privileged to live, so let us open our eyes to all that our Father has planned for us. - [Your Creative Best by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/your-creative-best/) - Being creative requires so much more effort than simply performing a task, but we should not sacrifice beauty for industry in the name of mere accomplishment. What difference does it make to our lives and the world around us when we add creativity to our activities? - [The Greatness Temptation by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/greatness-temptation/) - Greatness. The internal itch to amount to something in life. I would guess practically every human being has this deep desire to be known for some type of accomplishment or skill, or natural beauty. - [Stars in My Eyes by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/stars-in-my-eyes/) - One of the things I love to do when Tony and I visit Rocky Mountain National Park is to go into the park late at night, away from city lights, and look at the night sky with the uncountable number of stars. - [And Let The King Of Glory Enter by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/let-king-glory-enter/) - It’s Christmas time. For many of us, it’s a season of remembering that Jesus is the Son of God given to us, beginning as a baby born of a virgin in Bethlehem. - [Let Your Requests Be Made Known by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/let-requests-be-made-known/) - The above passage is a favored Bible verse for many of God’s children. To be told that we don’t have to worry, but can tell God what we need through prayer is indeed a holy kindness. - [Before the Watching World by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/before-watching-world/) - The world needs, has always needed, to observe people who are confident in and experiencing God’s goodness. King David was one of those people. In Psalm 27:13 (NLT) he says, “Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.” - [Angels by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/angels/) - When the Lord spoke to Moses on Mt. Sinai, one of the things He said to him was “Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. - [Prayer for the Laborer by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/prayer-for-laborer/) - Are you praying for an unsaved loved one, a prodigal, or someone who has lost their way in their Christianity? Have you ever prayed that a laborer would “cross their path,” speaking the needed wisdom into his or her life? - [Watch and Pray by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/watch-pray/) - The alarm bells are going off in my spirit. I hear the words “watch and pray” over and over as a directive and a reminder. - [How Big Is Your Brave? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/how-big-your-brave/) - The alarm bells are going off in my spirit. I hear the words “watch and pray” over and over as a directive and a reminder. - [Live Devotedly with Great Delight! by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/live-devotedly/) - We make the “upward call of God in Christ Jesus” our goal and with each new day pursue afresh this high calling. Phil 3:14 is our rally cry! - [Contributory Links](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/contributory-links/) - The word “contributory” is defined as “playing a part to bring something about.” How are we as members of the Body of Christ to play a part and to aid in bringing something about? - [The Bone Scatterer by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/bone-scatterer/) - Knowing and believing God’s attitude toward the enemies of His people is a potent advantage we can have as we wage war against any of our adversaries and especially toward any doubts that may wander into our thought life. - [Minding the Webs by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/minding-webs/) - There are spiders that occasionally spin their webs across the front walkway to our house. It is unnerving to feel that sticky substance attach itself to my skin as I unknowingly walk through one of their webs on the way to my car. - [The Good Seeing by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/good-seeing/) - “The seeing is the term used in astronomy to quantify the steadiness or the turbulence of the atmosphere.” Even though we were looking at the stars and planets through our eyes alone and not with a telescope, we soon developed a judgment whether or not the night was a good seeing night or a bad seeing night. - [The Way in Our Manger by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/way-in-manger/) - My mother passed away last month, and as Christmas approaches, I’m filled with memories of her, of how she lived her life, and of how much she loved her children. One of my favorite memories is from my early childhood. - [The Worship Leader Within by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/worship-leader-within/) - Worship leading is a vital position in most churches today. A lot of emphasis is put on the best sound, the current look, the most engaging personalities, all for the purpose of leading the congregation successfully into the portion of the service we call worship. - [Please Remain Seated! by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/remain-seated/) - It is our privilege as beloved children of God and as followers of Christ to be seated with Christ in the realm of the heavenly places. No one can remove us from that position but we can be lured away from being mindful of such great divine favor. - [Tools For Your Marriage Tool Box by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/tools-marriage-toolbox/) - I’d like to share a few tools you can have in your marriage tool box to help with those issues that inevitably come up in every life shared by two people trying to be one flesh. I think a common feeling among married couples that tries to rear its ugly head is self-pity. - [He Went Away Sad by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/went-away-sad/) - What do you do when Jesus asks more of you than you want to give? We want our response to always be a full-hearted “yes” to our Lord, but sometimes He asks something of us that causes us to hesitate. - [And They Remembered His Words by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/they-remembered-his-words/) - I heard the testimony of a minister who kept a notebook of prophecies—inspired encouragements—that he had received over the years concerning his life and ministry. When he was battling a life threatening health crisis, he read that notebook over and over, reassuring himself of things spoken by the Spirit to him. - [For the Lord Delights In You by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/for-lord-delights-in-you/) - Our God is a God who delights in His people. Many may have difficulty with the scripturally verified concept of God the Father’s delight in us, but what a difference it makes in our self-perception whether we do or don’t live our lives under this truth. - [Has No One Condemned You? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/no-one-condemned/) - In John 8 we have the woman caught in the act of adultery. The scribes and Pharisees brought her to Jesus, accusing her and stating the punishment for adultery, judging and sentencing her for her “crime.” - [But He Who Glories, Let Him Glory In the Lord by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/he-who-glories-in-lord/) - The Westminster Shorter Catechism, completed in 1647, states, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” To those who love God, this would seem to be a no-brainer. Our flesh, however, seems to have a gravitational pull toward self-aggrandizement, and if unchecked, will tend to seek the admiration of others. Ironically, the root of this desire for fame and social prestige is often insecurity or low self-worth. - [Taco Tuesdays in Tulsa — Lisa Interviews Victoria Bowling](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/taco-tuesdays-tulsa/) - Taco Tuesday is an outreach to the homeless, who we call our “Street Family,” in downtown Tulsa, every Tuesday evening. We have workers from several different churches who come together to minister to our Street Family. - [Finding The Courage To Pray by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/find-courage-pray/) - We know we “have not because we ask not” (James 4:2 KJV) so therefore prayer becomes our response to what God has made known to us. What are some things that bring us courage or give us the “heart” to pray, to ask God that His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven? - [Enthusiastic and Confident! by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/enthusiastic-confident/) - I really like the Passion version of Romans 15:17 where Paul says “Now then, it is through my union with Jesus Christ, that I enjoy an enthusiasm and confidence in my ministry for God.” That same verse in the ESV reads “In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.” - [Lacking Nothing by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/lacking-nothing/) - Life provides us with many opportunities to choose to let patience, endurance, perseverance have their perfect work. Probably we will get the chance daily to practice our patience in small and large situations. - [A Prayer for the New Year by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/prayer-new-year/) - A prayer is forming in my heart as I begin to look at this New Year now upon us. A prayer for the people of God, that they would experience in growing measure the privilege of living “full lives, full in the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19 The Message Bible).” - [The Church: Bold in Power and Glorious in Majesty by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/church-bold-in-power/) - Proverbs 31:25 in the Passion Translation states, “Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days.” This verse is part of what is called the Virtuous Woman section of Proverbs 31. - [He’s Just a Carpenter by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/just-a-carpenter/) - Jesus was from Nazareth, and the Bible tells us He returned to His hometown after healing the woman with the issue of blood and the daughter of Jairus. These were two wonderful manifestations of God’s will through Jesus’ ministry - [The Glory of the Unseen Realm by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/glory-unseen-realm/) - It’s been a battle. The things I was seeing in the natural were frightening and I went to the Lord with my fears and concerns. I would tell myself things like “God’s got this,” and “I love living by faith.” I prayed how I knew to pray, praying by faith His will in the situation by the Spirit. - [In the Eye of Christ by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/in-eye-of-christ/) - So many books, articles, and sermons have been written about how God sees us through the blood of Christ, that to Him we are as Christ. Hooker said “Such are we in the sight of God the Father, as is the very Son of God Himself.” - [I Bet We Need To Address This, Don’t We? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/bet-we-address-this/) - Tony has occasionally mentioned a funny fictitious name for God based off the Hebrew names from the Old Testament. He calls Him “Jehovah Sneaky.” - [On The Road To Our Father’s House by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/on-road-to-fathers-house/) - I have been very interested these days in the concept of spiritual journey—the personally unique process that the Holy Spirit leads us through as we live out our lives on this earth. - [Point of Contact by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/point-of-contact/) - As we recently toured the country of Israel, in a building honoring Mary Magdalene in the town of Magdala, I saw a beautiful painting of the woman with the issue of blood touching the hem of Jesus’ garment. - [The Notebook by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/notebook/) - Anyone who knows me knows how much I value journaling. I often recommend it as a therapeutic practice to write out insights, feelings, circumstances and the corresponding prayer requests. - [The Place He Chooses by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/place-he-chooses/) - When we find ourselves in a moment that we sense God has ordained, we can trust the Holy Spirit to help us navigate the opportunity so that His presence is accommodated. - [The Art of Being There for Each Other by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/being-there-each-other/) - A few weeks ago, we had the joy of seeing many friends from far and wide during Rhema’s Winter Bible Seminar. I am always reminded how richly blessed Tony and I have been to experience such good friendships throughout our 40-plus years since moving to Oklahoma to attend school. - [So Now What Do We Do? by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/now-what-do-we-do/) - I’m guessing that many mothers of young children are hearing that question hundreds of times a day while our nation and even the world is under the counsel of restricted activity. I know my own “inner child” has asked me that question! - [The Cure (For Self-Pity) by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/the-cure-self-pity/) - The world is right now searching feverishly for a cure for Covid-19, and we pray someone soon is given the wisdom to know what that is. It will be a great day when people will not die from this virus. - [Transitions by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/transition/) - Yes, that is a photo of me from the Spring of 2020. Someone is obviously in transition to a new normal! I recently heard a news commentator say, “I’m so tired of hearing the phrase ‘new normal.’” - [Where Christ Is](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/where-christ-is/) - 2021 has come and with it, all the unknowns of a new year. The world learned in 2020 that things can change very quickly, sometimes without warning. - [What does Faithfulness look like to You today, Lord? By Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/what-does-faithfulness-look-like-to-you-today-lord-by-lisa-cooke/) - This question rose from my heart the first day of June this year. I meant it from a personal position as opposed to the general definition of faithfulness. I meant it as “what does me being faithful to You, look like to You, for today?” - [Influence Beyond Your Generation](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/influence-beyond-your-generation/) - I have a dear friend, Judi Tillett, who recently shared with me that the Lord had quickened this phrase to her concerning the New Year: “Walk in the wonder of My Word.” In the moment, I wrote back and told her that I would let that sink in. - [Holding Fast to What We Have Attained](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-lisa-cooke/holding-fast-to-what-we-have-attained/) - The things we are supposed to forget are our failures throughout our Christian experience, but what we are to remember is how the Lord has worked in each and every situation we have experienced. We are to remember His faithfulness. - [Do the Scriptures Forbid Women to Preach?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/women_preachers/) - [Have We Forgotten Hell?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/have-we-forgotten-hell/) - I’m all for “positive preaching.” I believe people need to be lifted up and encouraged as they walk through a world that is constantly beating them up and dragging them down. But does preaching a positive, encouraging message mean that we never bring up anything that could be considered “negative?” - [Brother Hagin’s Injury and Prophetic Insights](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/brother-hagins-injury-and-prophetic-insights/) - In his classic work, I Believe in Visions, Brother Hagin shares several outstanding experiences he had with the Lord. One of these took place in El Paso, Texas. Brother Hagin describes how the Lord visited him in the hospital following an accident that took place during a church service. - [Did God Send the Earthquake in Turkey?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/did-god-send-the-earthquake-in-turkey/) - Once again, the planet is reeling from another tragedy. In an instant, untold thousands of souls were swept into eternity. For those living in the midst of this calamity, it no doubt seems apocalyptic in scope. In addition to the loss of life, the material and economic destruction people have experienced is staggering. - [A Healing Hymn from the Reformation](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/a-healing-hymn-from-the-reformation/) - Ulrich Zwingli was a key leader in the Protestant Reformation. He led the Swiss Reformation from Zurich while Martin Luther spearheaded the effort in Germany. Though not as famous as Luther, Zwingli nevertheless played a major role in the blossoming movement. - [Nunca Foi Fácil](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/nunca-foi-facil/) - Moody sabia do que estava falando. Em 8 de outubro de 1871, enquanto ele estava pregando naquele domingo, o Grande Incêndio de Chicago teve início. Além de sua igreja e sua casa terem sido consumidas pelo fogo, 100.000 pessoas ficaram sem abrigo, e aproximadamente 17.000 estruturas foram destruídas. Estima-se que 300 pessoas morreram. - [Do You Have to Like the People You Work With? - Part 2](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/do-you-have-to-like-the-people-you-work-with-part-2/) - Last week, I introduced this topic by sharing how a pastor-friend, Dennis Cummins was rescued after a serious accident by a number of first responders. Their coordinated effort was not based on common personalities (that may or may not have existed), but on a common purpose. - [Do You Have to Like the People You Work With? - Part 1](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/do-you-have-to-like-the-people-you-work-with-part-1/) - Granted, it’s great when you enjoy the people you work with, but what if one (or some) of their personalities rub you the wrong way? Can you work effectively with people if maybe they aren’t the people you would choose to be your friends in a social setting? I recently heard Pastor Dennis Cummins share a testimony that brought great insight regarding this issue. - [What’s God Saying About the Church? - by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/whats-god-saying-about-the-church/) - As a kid attending a very traditional church, I didn’t see the importance of church. Much of the church life I saw was a social event for people to visit. For me, going to church meant that after the service I get to play ball with my friends. - [Reaching out with Heaven - by Terry Roberts](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reaching-out-with-heaven-by-terry-roberts/) - Heaven has not had an appeal to many people simply because it seemed so “other worldly.” As I child I somehow picked up the idea that heaven would be everyone in a big room in choir robes singing songs. What a bore! Who wants to spend eternity in a never - ending church service? - [It Was Never Easy](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/it-was-never-easy/) - Moody knew what he was talking about. While Moody was preaching on Sunday evening, October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began. In addition to Moody’s church and home being consumed, 100,000 were left homeless and approximately 17,000 structures were destroyed. An estimated 300 people died. - [Remembering Maria Woodworth-Etter](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/maria-woodworth-etter/) - Lisa and I arrived in Indianapolis yesterday to visit family in the area. As we came into town, Lisa and I drove to a cemetery on the east side of Indianapolis to visit the grave of Maria Woodworth-Etter, a noted evangelist who lived from 1844-1924. She is buried next to her daughter and son-in-law. She is often referred to as “the Grandmother of the Pentecostal Movement.” - [Why We Believe in the Trinity](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/why-we-believe-in-the-trinity/) - In the fourth century, church leaders articulated their beliefs in a document known as the Nicene Creed. After writing of the Father and the Son, they state, “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.” - [Devotional Thoughts from Tozer’s Life](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/devotional-thoughts-from-tozers-life/) - In October of 2022, I was privileged to visit the grave of A. W. Tozer, one of the great evangelical voices of the twentieth century. I’ve been profoundly influenced by his writings and wanted to share a few thoughts about him in the following, brief video. Following the video, I’ve shared a number of quotes from his writings. - [Reflections on William Branham](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reflections-on-william-branham/) - Many modern Pentecostal and Charismatic believers have heard a good bit about William Branham. He was considered by many to be the leading prophetic voice during the healing revival of the 40’s and 50’s. - [Remembering Zinzendorf](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/remembering-zinzendorf/) - Count Nikolaus von Zinzendorf is not widely known among American Christians today, but were it not for him, we might have never heard of John Wesley. - [Why Did King Charles III Do That?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/why-did-king-charles-iii-do-that/) - Shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the announcement was made that her son, Prince Charles, would succeed her and would be known as King Charles III. - [Tyndale: Consecration, Partnership, and Impact](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tyndale-consecration-partnership-and-impact/) - He was born two years after Columbus sailed west and discovered the Americas. His martyrdom preceded Martin Luther’s death by ten years. His contribution to the church was of incalculable worth. - [Reflections From Visiting Spurgeon’s Grave](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reflections-from-visiting-spurgeons-grave/) - On a recent trip to Europe (August 2022), Lisa and I were able to visit Charles Spurgeon’s grave at the West Norwood Cemetery in London. Before traveling to England, we had been in Nice, France and also visited Menton, France. - [A Fé e a Medicina](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/a-fe-e-a-medicina/) - Sobre fé e medicina, algumas pessoas ensinam que Deus não cura mais ou, se cura, é muito raro. Eles afirmam que a era dos milagres já passou. - [It is NOT New! How the Early Church Dealt with Abortion and Infanticide](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/it-is-not-new-how-the-early-church-dealt-with-abortion-and-infanticide/) - Early Christian writers spoke both about abortion and the common practice at that time of “abandoning” or “exposing” unwanted infants at birth. In the time of the Roman Empire, it was not uncommon for parents to abandon an unwanted infant in the woods or to leave them along a roadside. - [Leading When the Results Aren't What You'd Like](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/leading-results/) - [News Flash: John Outruns Peter in Sprint to the Empty Tomb!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/news-flash/) - [Six Reasons Why You’re Not Necessarily Right (and Neither Am I)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/six-reasons-why-youre-not-necessarily-right/) - Everybody wants to be right. If you watch cable news and see a panel of “experts” debating a topic, you can hardly tell what anyone is saying as they incessantly talk over the top of one another, each trying to prove their own point. - [Q & A - What Does the Bible Say About Preborn Children?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-does-bible-say-about-preborn-children/) - God told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” - [Immanence and Transcendence: How Do You See God?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/immanence-transcendence/) - Such encouragement directs people toward what we might call the immanence of God. - [Feedback from Indulgences Article](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/indulgences-feedback/) - [Internal Health is Vital](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/internal-health/) - [What Kind of Leader Are You?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-kind-of-leader/) - [How Leaders Listen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/how-leaders-listen/) - [Why Giving Stops - Overcoming Cirrhosis of the Giver](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/why-giving-stops/) - [What About Bob?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/about-bob/) - [Leading in the Midst of Adverse Circumstances](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/adverse-circumstances/) - [Approval, Appreciation, and Affirmation](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/approval-affirmation/) - [Avoiding the Ditches of Pride and Inferiority](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/avoiding-ditches-pride-inferiority/) - [When the Call Seems Small](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/call-seems-small/) - [In Whose Hands Are You?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/whose-hands/) - [Weak Leaders](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/weak-leaders/) - [What God is Not - Learning Through the Process of Elimination](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-god-is-not/) - [What Killed Lincoln’s Mother (And Why it Matters to Us)?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-killed-lincolns-mother/) - If Jesus is determined to save people, I must ensure that I do not scatter people. If Jesus is intent upon redeeming people, I must be careful never to repel people. As a minister, I must give attention not only to my teaching, but also to my example. - [What is Scripture For?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-scripture-is-for/) - Can we truly say that we preach the whole counsel of God if there is never a component of all of the things Paul said should be involved in the proclaiming of God’s Word? - [Who's Trying?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/whos-trying/) - [The Challenge by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-challenge/) - [Throwing Out the High and Low Scores by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/throwing-out/) - [Reflections from Paul's Journey Tour in 2006](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tour-reflections/) - [Trade-Offs, Pay-Offs, and Rip-Offs](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/trade-offs-pay-offs/) - When a person makes a trade-off, it’s because he anticipates a pay-off. He expects something of value in return. We engage in a trade-offs because we see something else as being necessary to our well-being and as greater value than what we currently have. - [Application: The Key to Transformational Communication](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/trans-communication/) - [Treasure that is New - Treasure that is Old](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/treasure-new-old/) - I was in a church recently, and during the worship service the congregation sang some of the newer worship choruses. Then, there was a seamless transition into one of the beautiful old hymns of the church. - [Trophimus and Our Need for Resilient Faith](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/trophimus/) - If you ask most Christians about the identity of Trophimus, you will probably get a blank stare or a shrug of the shoulders. - [Warning Signs of Financial Manipulation](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/warning-financial-manipulation/) - Legitimate ministry supports and reinforces your sense of priesthood before God; it doesn't create an unhealthy dependency on some - [Tact and Diplomacy by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tact-diplomacy/) - [Taking Out the Garbage](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/taking-garbage/) - [A Tale of Two Basins by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tale-two-basins/) - There are two stories in the New Testament that occurred within twenty-four hours of each other, and they create an amazing contrast of two individuals, two life-styles, two attitudes, and two perspectives. - [TCM is Ten Years Old!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/tcm-birthday/) - This month marks the 10-Year Anniversary of Tony Cooke Ministries. On May 18, 2002, I headed to Virginia to preach our first official TCM service. - [Teflon or Velcro by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/teflon-velcro/) - Our spiritual and emotional health is heavily dependent on whether we’re teflon or velcro—on what slides off of us versus what sticks to us. - [Awakening the Sleeping Giant By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/sleeping-giant/) - Today, there is another sleeping giant that is being awakened... that also needs to lay hold of a great resolve. It is the Body of Christ! - [Reflections on Scandal](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/scandal-reflections/) - [Seasoned or Poisoned?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seasoned-or-poisoned/) - [Don't Sell Out Harry by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/sell-out-harry/) - [Serving God: Seven Questions Every Christian Should Ask](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seven-questions/) - One of the most common statements I hear from pastors pertains to the need for workers—for committed, reliable, and consistent volunteers. - [Seven Thoughts on Prayer by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seven-thoughts-prayer/) - [Shallow Faith - Myths About Spiritual Maturity by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/shallow-faith-1/) - [Shallow Faith - Myths About Spiritual Maturity (Part 2) by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/shallow-faith-2/) - [A Shepherd’s Heart by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/shepherds-heart/) - “A Shepherd’s Heart” is a term you’ll hear used from time to time, and what a beautiful expression it is. - [Realistic Optimism by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/realistic-optimism/) - Perhaps hyper-idealism causes us to read the Bible selectively, filtering out the parts we don’t want to hear, and only focusing on those parts of Scripture that promise what we want. - [Relevance Without Compromise](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/relevance_wo_compromise/) - [The Right to Think! by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/right-to-think/) - [The Four Rivers of Eden](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/rivers-of-eden/) - [RSVP](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/rsvp/) - RSVP is derived from the French expression répondez s'il vous plaît, which means “Please Respond.” - [Samson: Deliverer, Grinder, or Entertainer by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/samson-deliverer/) - [Practical Lessons from the Trinity by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/practical-lessons-trinity/) - Foundations of Pentecostal Theology says, - [Pride and Spiritual Leadership by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pride-spiritual-leadership/) - Spiritual leaders must be aware of and guard themselves against the intoxicating and devastating influence of pride, especially when experiencing success. - [Pure Religion by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pure-religion/) - [What Does it Mean to be Qualified?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-means-to-be-qualified/) - God calls us and desires to work in our lives to qualify us for godly service, but we need to participate in an on-going process of growth, obedience, and development. - [To Quench or Not to Quench? by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/quench-or-no-quench/) - There are two particular usages of the word “quench” in Paul’s writings that are very important in our walk with God. - [The Power of Talking To Yourself](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/power-talking-to-yourself/) - [It's Not What You Think by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/not-what-think/) - [One Who Went by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/one-who-went/) - [Our Most Overlooked Asset](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/overlooked-asset/) - [Is it Stupid to Play by the Rules?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/play-by-rules/) - [The Bread by the Door - Understanding the Power of Association by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/power-of-association/) - [More Than a Sermon - More Than a Preacher by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/more-than-sermon-preacher/) - It’s amazing how we can focus on certain aspects of Scripture at one point in our lives, only to see richer, broader, deeper thoughts in surrounding and complementary passages as we mature through time, growth, and experience. - [Another Look at Multi-Dimensional Ministry by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/multi-dimensional-ministry-2/) - As a young Bible school student, I heard Brother Hagin emphasize three major aspects of Jesus’ ministry that are mentioned in Matthew 9:35. “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” - [Multi-Dimensional Ministry by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/multi-dimensional-ministry/) - Ministry requires that we be able to adapt ourselves and our methods to different people and to different situations. - [The God of New Beginnings](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/new-beginnings/) - [Things Aren’t Always As They Seem by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/not-always-as-they-seem/) - We run into problems when we make rigid, iron-clad determinations about people or situations when we don’t have sufficient information. - [It's a Great Time Not To Worry](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/not-to-worry/) - [What Does "I'm Not Under the Law" Really Mean? by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/not-under-law/) - When a believer says, “I’m not under the law,” we usually assume that the person is really saying, “I’m not under the law of Moses.” - [Process, Event, and the Little Red Hen By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/little-red-hen/) - [Is it Live, or is it Memorex? By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/live-memorex/) - [Living Deliberately](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/living-deliberately/) - [Are You "Looking After" or "Looking Up?" by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/looking-after/) - [Loving the Old Testament By Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/loving-ot/) - [Are You Making Pearls or Just Getting Irritated? Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/making-pearls/) - [Mastering the Paradoxes of Ministry Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/mastering-ministry-paradox/) - [Limitations: The Ones We Respect and the Ones We Transcend by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/limitations/) - There are two types of limitations. There are legitimate limitations that we should respect, and there are perceived limitations that we should transcend. - [The Last Skill Spiritual Leaders Learn by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/last-spiritual-skill-leaders/) - In this article, we are addressing what is often the last skill a spiritual leader learns: Self-Care. - [Lessons From a Fallen King by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lessons_fallen_king/) - [Are Indulgences Making a Comeback?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/indulgences-making-comeback/) - [Involuntary Heroes by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/involuntary-heroes/) - [A Jealous God? Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jealous-god/) - Jealousy is often thought of only in a negative light, and there has been no shortage of negative examples to reinforce such thinking. - [Was Jesus a Jedi? by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jesusjedi/) - [Jurassic Park and the Incarnation by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jurassic-park/) - [When Labels are Fables by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/labels-are-fables/) - Who has defined reality for you? How much of your sense of reality has been defined by your parents, your education, society, and the media? - [A Gospel of Irresponsibility by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gospel-irresponsibility/) - [Grace, Repentance, and Confession](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/grace-repentance-confession/) - [Great Missions Quotes by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/great-missions-quotes/) - [Gurus, Groupies, and Gullibility by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gurus-groupies/) - The very word “gullible” is thought to have been derived from “gull” - the bird. - [The God of the Hills, Plains, and Valleys by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/hills-plains-valleys/) - [Image vs. Substance: Avoiding the ‘Saul Syndrome’ and Cultivating a ‘David Heart’](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/image-substance/) - Saul not only looked good, but he was also humble. When Samuel declared to him that God’s hand was upon his life, Saul replied, “…Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families - [In Memoriam Barbara Bennett Cooke (1923 - 2011)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/in-memoriam/) - While sitting at the breakfast table on Monday morning, January 24, Barbara Cooke slipped peacefully into eternity. - [Full Cycle: Where It All Starts & Where It All Ends](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/full-cycle/) - [Getting Along By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/getting-along/) - [Getting the Right Results in Life](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/getting-results-life/) - [The God of Increase by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/god-of-increase/) - What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “The God of Increase?” Do you think of God simply helping you have more, or do you see Him helping you to become more and achieve more? - [Building God's Dream Team by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gods-dream-team/) - [First Things First by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/first-things-first/) - The degree of fulfillment and success we experience in life is highly contingent on how well we establish and maintain our priorities. - [Freedom From Fear](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/freedom-from-fear/) - [Expectancy + Action = Results](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/expectancy-action/) - [The Extravagant Dimensions of God's Love](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/extravagant-love/) - [Faith and Medicine](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/faith-medicine/) - [False Predictions & Transcendent Faith by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/false-predictions/) - [You are Fashioned for Faith, Not Fear](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/fashioned-faith/) - [Overcoming the Fear of Man](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/fear-of-man/) - Fearing man goes beyond fearing physical harm. Many fear rejection, ridicule, or disapproval. - [Fill in the Blank by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/fill-in-blank/) - [Dealing with Difficult People](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/dealing-difficult-people/) - [Diamonds in the Rough by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/diamonds-in-rough/) - [A Divider, Not a Uniter Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/divider-uniter/) - Articles by Tony Cooke: A Divider, Not a Uniter - [Which Parts of the Bible Does Your Doctrine Make Invisible? by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/doctrine-make-visible/) - When we are secure in our beliefs, we can have a godly desire to help others see and benefit from the truth, but we are not as likely get all out of sorts - [Why You Don't Have to Confess Sins (You Didn't Commit)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/dont-have-to-confess-sins/) - I am so thankful for 1 John 1:9 (and the rest of 1 John as well) which says, - [An Exalted View of God by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/exalted-view-of-god/) - How do we perceive God? Do we see God for who He really is, or do we fabricate a “god” that is compatible with the “comfort zone” of our flesh? - [Bones in the Body](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/bones-in-body/) - [The Strange Case of Brother Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/brother-jekyll/) - The reason I changed “Dr. Jekyll” to “Brother Jekyll” for this article is because I want to look at similar dynamics as it relates to a believer (or a so-called believer). - [DO YOU HAVE A "DISCIPLE" OR "CHURCH" MENTALITY?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/church-mentality/) - [Zebras, Ostriches, and Corporate Grace by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/corporate-grace/) - When believers think of God’s grace, they often think in terms of how it affects them personally. - [The Blood Still Speaks Skit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/bloodstillspeaks/) - [Benefits and Benefactors by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/benefits-benefactors/) - Everyone likes benefits! One of the great insights students of the Bible receive is that God offers benefits to His children. - [How Precious is This Book? By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/bible-precious-book/) - [Birth and Growth by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/birth-growth/) - In many seeker-sensitive churches, the focus is on getting people to confess Christ as a basis for going to heaven when they die. - [Christocentric By Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/christocentric/) - If Scripture teaches anything, it teaches that Jesus is supreme, pre-eminent, and central in all things. - [Seven Unders that Will Put You Over by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/7unders_putover/) - [Eight Reasons Not to Make Your House Payment](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/8-reasons/) - [There’s an App for That by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/an-app-for-that/) - It’s great for us to have right beliefs, but we experience tremendous limitations and restrictions when we do not have apps—when we do not make “application” of those beliefs in our lives! - [Bearing False Witness by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/bearing-false-witness/) - In the Bible, the first time the phrase “false witness” is used is in the Decalogue—the Ten Commandments. - [Beautiful Balance by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/beautiful-balance/) - Balance is a good thing. We know that a good life involves a proper ratio of work, rest, worship, recreation, time with family, etc. - [Beautiful Giving by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/beautiful-giving/) - [Etiquette for Guest Ministers: How to Honor the Pastor in His Church](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/how-to-honor-pastor-in-his-church/) - [Three Questions Regarding Confession and Forgiveness by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/3-questions-confession-forgiveness/) - If Jesus already died for our sins (past tense) and they’re already forgiven, why would need to confess sins (present tense)? - [The Four-Wheel Drive Christian by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/4-wheel-drive/) - [Five Things You Need To Know About The Baptism of the Holy Spirit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/5_things_to_know/) - [Seven Things You Need to Know About God's Commandments by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/7-things-commandments/) - If there are no commandments for the New Testament believer, then the Lordship of Jesus is merely a vague, abstract term that is without relevance or tangible application in our lives. - [Q & A - Did Paul Miss It?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/paul-missit/) - [Q & A - Pulpit Committees](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pulpit-commitee/) - [Q & A - The Age of Accountability?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/age-accountability/) - [Q & A - Is God OK with Cremation?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/cremation/) - My parents are elderly, and my father is making some decisions regarding the future. He wants to know if cremation is biblical and if it’s OK with God. Can you shed any light on this? - [Q & A - Should Large Offerings be Publicly Acknowledged?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/large-offerings/) - If a person giving a large amount is recognized publicly for that amount, doesn’t that make a person who could only give $10 feel less than adequate? - [Leading on Empty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/leading-on-empty/) - Wayne Cordeiro has done the Body of Christ - leaders in particular - a great service by sharing his journey into and back from burnout. - [Did Paul Miss It?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/did-paul-miss-it/) - [Faith and Medicine](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/faith-and-medicine/) - It is unfortunate that some people have chosen to pit medicine against faith as though they were somehow adversarial. I believe these two forces should be seen as complementary, not as contradictory. - [Insights from the next guy. Pastoral Transition.](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/insights-from-the-next-guy-pastoral-transition/) - In Lamentations 5:19, Jeremiah writes, “Your throne continues from generation to generation.” It is important to understand that Jeremiah said that to God, not to any of us. Our physical presence in ministry has an “expiration date,” and every pastor should realize that he is, in a sense, an interim pastor. Someone will eventually succeed him. - [I’m Part of the Universal Church. Do I Need the Local Church?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/im-part-of-the-universal-church-do-i-need-the-local-church/) - We were not born again just to have a personal relationship with God; we also were saved to have a relationship with God’s family—with one another. If I only focus on God’s love for me as an individual and neglect the importance of the local church, I am going to miss a huge part of God’s overall plan. - [Stay Put (Even When You Feel Like Running)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/stay-put-even-when-you-feel-like-running/) - “The grass is always greener on the other side.” At least that’s the message of the old adage. Timothy probably noticed many lush fields (elsewhere) while he was serving Paul. - [Thoughts on the Power of Prayer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/thoughts-on-the-power-of-prayer/) - I’ve been reading after a number of people on the topic of prayer lately, and my own heart has been stirred toward prayer as well. A couple of comments by R. A. Torrey (an associate of D. L. Moody) recently caught my attention... - [Reflections from a Debate on Eternal Security](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reflections-from-a-debate-on-eternal-security/) - On February 23, 2022, I took part in a debate hosted by Pastor Mark Cowart and Church for All Nations in Colorado Springs—the topic was “Once Saved Always Saved.” - [Moving Beyond “Hold the Fort”](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/moving-beyond-hold-the-fort/) - The farther I go in my walk with the Lord, the more I am impressed with our need for focus, diligence, and full engagement with him. As we see the world succumbing more and more to deception and corruption, we need to do more than “not be conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2). - [What the Anointing is Not](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-the-anointing-is-not/) - Duke Ellington, the late jazz musician, composer and renowned band leader, was once asked to provide a definition of rhythm. “If you got it,” he replied, “you don’t need no definition. And if you don’t have it, ain’t no definition gonna help.” I think that same statement could apply to the anointing as well! - [Caçadores de Tempestades – Parte 1](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/cacadores-de-tempestades-parte-1/) - Tendo vivido em Oklahoma por mais de três décadas, Lisa e eu passamos por muitas temporadas de tornados ativos. Além dos meteorologistas com seus sistemas de radar de alta tecnologia, algumas das pessoas que recebem atenção significativa durante a temporada de tornados são os caçadores de tempestades. - [O Comum e o Extraordinário Trabalhar do Espírito](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/o-comum-e-o-extraordinario-trabalhar-do-espirito/) - É bom ter em mente a demarcação que Jonathan Edwards fez. Ele frequentemente fazia diferenciação entre as obras “comuns” do Espírito e Suas obras “extraordinárias”. Se acontecer de você possuir fortes dons em relação às obras “extraordinárias”, ou se for uma época de “sinais” notáveis, isso é maravilhoso. - [Conducting a Funeral for an Unsaved Person](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/conducting-a-funeral-for-an-unsaved-person/) - [Storm Chasers - Part 2](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/storm-chasers-part-2/) - In ancient times, physicians who took the Hippocratic Oath pledged to “do no harm.” That’s a good commitment for physicians, and it’s also a good commitment for all who minister to people struggling and fighting their way through the storms of life. - [Storm Chasers - Part 1](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/storm-chasers-part-1/) - Having lived in Oklahoma for more than three decades, Lisa and I have been through many active tornado seasons. In addition to the meteorologists with their high-tech radar systems, some of the people who receive significant attention during tornado season are the storm chasers. - [Excerpts from In Search of Paul](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/excerpts-from-in-search-of-paul/) - Here are some excerpts from a few different chapters—this will give you an idea about some of the book’s content. - [The Ordinary and the Extraordinary Works of the Spirit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-ordinary-and-the-extraordinary-works-of-the-spirit/) - It is good to keep in mind the delineation that Jonathan Edwards made. He frequently differentiated between “ordinary” works of the Spirit and “extraordinary” works of the Spirit. - [Support Resources for Hurting People](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/support-resources-for-hurting-people/) - I recently attended a breakfast for Tulsa area ministers hosted by a local Psychiatric clinic and hospital. The presentation that morning was done by Tim Peterson, an outstanding brother who has deep Christian roots and excellent professional training. - [Visiting D.L. Moody Sites in Massachusetts](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/visiting-dl-moody/) - I was recently privileged to minister in Seekonk, MA, and Lisa and I were able to visit some of the historic sites in Boston on the Saturday prior (thank you Pastor John and Anita Pfeffer). - [Do the Seven Churches Represent Seven "Ages" of the Church?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/do-the-seven-churches-represent-seven-ages-of-the-church/) - The question I receive most frequently about the Seven Churches of Revelation is this: Do the Seven Churches Represent Seven “Ages” of the Church? If so, what age of the church are we in now? - [The Real Saint Nicholas](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/the-real-saint-nicholas/) - Those in the USA know all about Santa Claus… North Pole, Reindeer, Chimneys, Gifts, Jolly, etc. But way behind all of the myth and lore, there really was a Saint Nicholas. - [Developing a Lay Ministry Team in Your Church](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/developing-a-lay-ministry-team-in-your-church/) - We often hear talk about the need to enlist others for ministry, to raise up leaders, to delegate, etc. I was just at John Nuzzo’s church (Victory Family Church) in Cranberry Township, PA, and saw these principles being implemented tremendously well. - [What Child is This?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-child-is-this/) - Of all the people who know that Christmas marks the birthday of Jesus Christ, I wonder how many of them know—I mean, really know—who Jesus actually is. - [Seven Questions Every Potential Servant of God Should Ask](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/seven-questions-every-potential-servant-of-god-should-ask/) - Here are seven questions each of us can ask ourselves to help us begin serving God and working more effectively for Him. - [Prophecies for 2022?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/prophecies-for-2022/) - Every time January rolls around, countless prophecies from every corner are given about what God is going to do and about what Christians should expect in the New Year. - [Who Are "the Lapsed" and Why Do They Matter?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/who-are-the-lapsed-and-why-do-they-matter/) - In the early centuries of the church, those who denied their faith in times of persecution were said to have “lapsed.” Those who persevered in their faith and refused to recant or to compromise were called “confessors.” In other words, they truly held fast the confession of their faith despite imprisonment and torture, sometimes unto death. - [One Thing](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/one-thing/) - I’m curious if there is a particular theme that God has put on your heart for 2022. Of course, God can impress us at any time and for any period or season of time he deems fit. - [Four Punctuation Marks and a Funeral](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/four-punctuation-marks-and-a-funeral/) - [Do's and Dont's for Funerals by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/dos-donts/) - DO work with the family and the funeral home director in planning the funeral service. If you know the family is challenged financially, let them know they don't need to prove their love for the deceased by over-spending on the funeral. - [Sample Funeral Message for an Infant by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample_infant/) - [Sample Funeral Message for a Person Saved Shortly Before Death by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/saved_beforedeath/) - [Sample Committal Service by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/committal_service/) - [Death: Friend or Foe? by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/friend_foe/) - [The Hurt, The Help, and The Hope by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/hurt_hope/) - [11 Great Stories About Going Home by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/going-home-stories/) - Story #1: Certainties When the great Christian and scientist, Sir Michael Faraday, was dying, some journalists questioned him as to his speculations about life after death. "Speculations!" he said, "I know nothing about speculations. I'm resting on certainties. 'I know that my redeemer liveth, and because He lives, I shall live also.'" - [The Purpose of Funerals by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/purpose_funerals/) - [The Reality of Heaven by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/reality_heaven/) - [Sample Funeral Message for an Older Person by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample_funeral/) - Probably no one has given us a clearer picture of what death means to a mature Christian than grand old John Quincy Adams. When that remarkable American was turning four-score years, he was hobbling down the street one day in his favorite city of Boston, leaning heavily on a cane. - [Suicide Remarks by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/suicide_remarks/) - [Death & Grief by Pastor John White](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/death-grief/) - [Funeral Tips by Pastor Brad Allen](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/funeral-tips/) - [The Funeral as an Outreach (Plus Helpful Forms) By Rev. Jerry R. Weinzerl](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/funeral_outreach/) - [The Joy of Preaching My Father’s Funeral by Pastor Doug Foutty](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/joy_funeral/) - [Beyond the Question Marks by Pastor Kenneth Hagin Jr.](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/question_marks/) - [Sample Funeral Outline (What Happens to Those Why Die) by Pastor John White](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample-funeral-outline2/) - [Sample Funeral Outline  (Why Suffering) – by Pastor John White](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample-funeral-outline1/) - [Sample Funeral, Graveside and Committal Services by Pastor Mike Cameneti](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample_funeral2/) - [Sample Funeral Message for a Minister and Soul-Winner](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/sample_minister/) - [Why I Welcome Funeral Opportunities for the Unchurched by David Osborne](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/funeral-unchurched/) - In the middle of the groan that came from my soul came the familiar voice of our Savior by His Spirit saying, “Your ‘showing up’ changes everything for them.” I knew in an instant that regardless of how well I conducted the service, which is a pressure I always feel, I had already provided the family with something they desperately needed: someone to minister to their pain. - [What Death Brings](https://tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/death_brings/) - [Lessons from an Epic Failure](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lessons-from-an-epic-failure/) - He had the right idea, but he had the wrong timing and the wrong method.” I made this statement about Moses during a course I taught on Ministerial Excellence beginning in 1983. - [Thoughts on Miracles](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/thoughts-on-miracles/) - I recently saw the following post by Christopher Alam (www.dynamisworldministries.com) on social media. Christopher has preached in 75 nations and has been a missionary evangelist since 1983. - [Highlights from Whitefield’s Journal (1740-1745)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/highlights-from-whitefields-journal-1740-1745/) - George Whitefield (1714-1770) has been rightly called “America’s Spiritual Founding Father.” Born, raised, and educated in England, he made thirteen trips across the Atlantic and had an unparalleled spiritual impact on the American colonies. - [Não Sejamos Pedras de Tropeço](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/nao-sejamos-pedras-de-tropeco/) - Anos atrás, recebi uma ligação de uma enfermeira de uma escola primária local. Ela me pedia ajuda com relação a uma determinada situação. Quando perguntados a respeito do médico que cuidava da família, os pais de um aluno novato preencheram “Doutor Jesus” no formulário. - [When Worldviews Collide](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-worldviews-collide/) - When I attended my first few years of university in Indiana, my faith was not shaken when some professors made certain denigrating statements toward the Bible as God’s word, but I was concerned about other impressionable students who may have been weak or shallow in their faith. - [Harshness in the Pulpit?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/harshness-in-the-pulpit/) - Here is a question for every minister to consider: How does a minister operate in boldness and authority without being harsh or abusive? How does a pastor balance being a strong leader and still walking in love toward the flock? - [When Yonggi Cho met Kenneth Hagin](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-yonggi-cho-met-kenneth-hagin/) - As you have likely heard, David Yonggi Cho, pastor emeritus of Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, Korea, passed away just a few days ago (September 14, 2021). The church Cho pastored was frequently referred to as the largest in the world, and at its peak in 2007, had a membership of 800,000 people. - [Our People Die Well](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/our-people-die-well/) - Charles Wesley wrote his brother, John, and related that a doctor had told him, “Most people die for fear of dying, but I never met with such people as yours. - [Praying in the Spirit by Stephanie Trayers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/praying-in-the-spirit-by-stephanie-trayers/) - Our prayer language is a direct line of communication to God. This is a tremendous truth that we should view with the same awe and honor we strive to give to Him in every other area of worship and prayer. - [The Church in These Days - by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/the-church-in-these-days-by-marvin-yoder/) - Many Christians are living in fear of what may happen in the near future. Some have gotten angry and bitter over what has happened in the last several years. Some have given up in despair, resigning themselves for the worst. Others have developed a bunker mentality, some buying survival kits to hide out until bad times are over. - [Pentecost Changed Everything](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pentecost-changed-everything/) - A pastor friend texted and asked my thoughts on how the original disciples had been changed by what they experienced in the second chapter of Acts. In other words, what were they like before and after that momentous event of being filled with the Holy Spirit? - [What About the Martyrs? (Part 2)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-about-the-martyrs-part-2/) - Many of us who have grown up in the United States have never experienced significant persecution first-hand, and it may be hard to relate to the hostile environment in which the early church emerged, or the types of persecution that believers in many other parts of the world experience yet today. - [What About the Martyrs?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-about-the-martyrs/) - Good-hearted people have been grieved and repulsed these last several days about the prospects of what Christians and other groups (women and girls in particular) have already begun facing at the hands of the Taliban and associated groups in Afghanistan. - [Como você está suportando a pressão?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/como-voce-esta-suportando-a-pressao/) - Se você é fã de basquete, sabe exatamente o que é a defesa por pressão. Tal tática traz uma intensidade notável para tudo o que está acontecendo na arena. Se você não é aficionado por basquete, deixe-me mostrar um quadro, pois acredito que a "defesa por pressão" seja uma poderosa analogia com relação ao que acontece nas vidas das pessoas hoje. - [A Book Review of Is Jesus in the Old Testament?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/a-book-review-of-is-jesus-in-the-old-testament/) - When I first began to travel by plane, I remember looking down at cities I thought I knew well and being surprised at the difference in perspective a little altitude gives you. Just when you think you know everything there is to know about a place, a simple flyover opens your eyes to things you never saw before. - [Remembering Our North African Brothers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/remembering-our-north-african-brothers/) - In my new book, Miracles and the Supernatural Throughout Church History, there is a chapter entitled “The Holy Spirit at Work in Northern Africa.” The vast majority of ancient church history took place around the Mediterranean Sea, and believers and leaders from Northern Africa played a vital role in the development of the church. Here is an excerpt from this chapter. - [Donald Gee on Prophets, Ministry Gifts, etc.](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/donald-gee-on-prophets-ministry-gifts-etc/) - One of the Bible teachers that Brother Hagin referenced frequently when he was teaching along the lines of spiritual and ministry gifts was the British minister, Donald Gee (1891-1966). Known for depth, simplicity, and balance, Gee was an important voice for the Pentecostal movement in the Twentieth Century, and what he taught then is still powerful and relevant today. Re-reading his books recently has been tremendously encouraging to me, and I thought you would enjoy some of the following rich quotes. - [Improving our Communication Skills](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/improving-our-communication-skills/) - As ministers, a constant focus should be to make sure that what we are sharing is genuinely connecting with our listeners. This is more than simply asking, “Is my doctrine solid?” and “Are my points good?” Those have to do with us, but much of effective communication has to do with our hearers, and this brings us to two vital issues: (1) Do we really know our audience? and (2) Are we really connecting with them? - [Let’s Not Be a Stumbling Block](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lets-not-be-a-stumbling-block/) - Years ago, I received a call from a nurse at a local public elementary school. She was asking if I could help with a situation. When asked for the name of the family physician, the parents of a new student had written “Doctor Jesus” on the form... - [Toward Better Teaching](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/toward-better-teaching/) - I recently had a great time teaching (online) third-year students at Rhema Brazil on “The Ministry of the Teacher.” My sessions totaled five hours (which is more than I had ever taught on that specific topic before), so I did some study and research to make sure I had plenty of material. This was not only enjoyable, but it was also challenging to me personally. - [Keeping Your Soul Whole](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/keeping-your-soul-whole/) - We hear periodically about how ministers can get discouraged, even overwhelmed at times. And it sure is a good thing for all of us to have friends and people we can turn to in really difficult times. In that sense, we need to be our brother’s keeper! - [Should We Preach Something We Have Not Experienced?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/should-we-preach-something-we-have-not-experienced/) - This is such a great question. Initially, I was inclined to say that we should preach on things we have experienced, and that is a good approach much of the time. We don’t want to be overly theoretical or ethereal—always preaching things that seem out of reach for the common person. - [Praying for the Emperor Who Exiled John to Patmos](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/praying-for-the-emperor-who-exiled-john-to-patmos/) - How did the early church pray for those in the authority, including rulers they probably disliked? Paul refers to one of his fellow workers named Clement (Philippians 4:3). It is unknown if this is the same individual who later became a Bishop in the Empire’s capital city, but Clement of Rome prayed the following for “our rulers and governors upon the earth” toward the end of the first century: - [Thoughts on Father Nash and Humble Gospel Helpers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/thoughts-on-father-nash-and-humble-gospel-helpers/) - I recently shared with a number of ministers in the northeastern United States about how profoundly that region had been impacted in the past by such powerful ministers as Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, Charles Finney, D. L. Moody, and A. J. Gordon. - [Vision vs. Forecast](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/vision-vs-forecast/) - It is always important for leaders to be focused, but it seems even more vital in the type of year we have been experiencing. I can’t think of a time in recent history when there have been more distractions and upheaval, and it has been challenging for spiritual leaders to help believers stay steady and on course. - [Opinions or Oracles?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/opinions-or-oracles/) - I don’t recall a time in my life when I’ve seen more opinions, theories, and speculations swirling around throughout the population with such intensity. It is essential now, of all times, to remember that our assignment is to preach oracles, not opinions. - [Balanced Pastoral Authority by Edwin Anderson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/balanced-pastoral-authority/) - The Holy Spirit appoints pastors to the local church to oversee its operation, and He gives the vision for the church to them. It is then the pastor’s responsibility before God to steer the church in that direction. He has the God-given authority to govern it. - [Predictive Prophecy, Part 1](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/predictive-prophecy-1/) - With the possible exception of 1988 (88 reasons why Jesus was supposed to come back then), I don’t think I’ve seen a season where more emphasis has been placed on “predictive prophecies” than I have this year (2020). - [With Malice Toward None](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/with-malice-none/) - A mere forty-one days before his assassination, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address. His speech contained 701 words and took less than five minutes to deliver. - [Maintaining Your Passion in Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/maintain-passion-in-ministry/) - [One Size Fits All?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/one-size-fits-all/) - Every true minister deeply appreciates the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the whole counsel of God's Word. But when it comes to ministering to people, does "where they are" influence and affect how we minister to them? - [Great Thoughts Regarding the Cross, and the Suffering, and Death of the Lord Jesus Christ](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/great-thoughts-cross-suffering/) - [Medical Description of the Flogging and Crucifixion of Jesus](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/medical-description-jesus/) - [Why Is the Church in North America Plateauing or Declining?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/why-church-plateau-decline/) - [Helpful Resources for Pastors](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pastor-resource-links/) - We recently surveyed a number the pastors that receive our monthly mailings and asked them to provide information about web-sites, e-newsletters, and magazines/journals that they find helpful in their devotions, studies, and sermon preparation. - [Great Quotes and Thoughts About Stewardship, Tithing, and Giving](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/quotes-thoughts-stewardship-tithing-giving/) - [Reasons to Maintain Moral Purity](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reasons-maintain-moral-purity/) - [Being a Proactive Pastor](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/proactive-pastor/) - [Top 10 Comments a Pastor Would Like to Hear at a Board Meeting](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/top-ten-comments/) - [Teamwork in the Pulpit - Guidelines for Staff Members who Preach](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pulpit-teamwork-guidelines/) - [Rights and Responsibilities](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/rights-responsibilities/) - [Would You Push the Button?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/push-the-button/) - [A Sense of Him](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/sense-of-him/) - [Secrets](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/secrets/) - In recent years, we've seen vivid examples of secular leaders, high profile sports figures, and even ministers having their world implode because they were leading a secret life (or double life). - [Ten Traits of Spiritual Fathers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/ten-traits-spiritual-fathers/) - [Who is Setting the Pace for Your Ministry?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/who-setting-pace-for-ministry/) - Who is setting the pace for your ministry? Do you feel compelled to “keep up” with some other pastor or church? If you yield to that kind pressure, then you’ll transfer that pressure to others. - [Digging Out Your Stopped-Up Wells](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/digging-out-stopped-up-wells/) - As a believer, don’t be content with a trickle or a stream. And don’t be content with one well. Isaac reclaimed all the wells that had been stopped up by the Philistines. He wanted access to all his inheritance. - [Wesley vs. Whitfield: Brothers in Conflict](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/wesley-whitfield/) - [Two Observations About Pastors](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/two-observations-about-pastors/) - [Style vs. Substance](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/style-vs-substance/) - There is a great need in this day for ministers to differentiate between the negotiable and the non-negotiable, between style and substance. - [Will Your Church Survive the Branding?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/will-church-survive-branding/) - [Staying Spiritually Fit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/staying-spiritually-fit/) - [Why Am I So Tired?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/why-so-tired/) - [Yearning to Connect](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/yearning-to-connect/) - [A Cosmic Concert by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/cosmic-concert/) - [Leadership Lessons from Superheroes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/leadership-superheroes/) - Have you ever thought about the capacity people have to envision life with super powers and the fascination so many have with superheroes? Is there something within us that intuitively knows we were created to live a divinely empowered life? - [Is There Not a Cause?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/is-there-not-a-cause/) - This is not a time for the church to be passive, dormant, or timid. Instead of bemoaning the decay of the world system around us, the Word of God admonishes us to, “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless - [Resurrection: Past, Present, Future](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/resurrection-past-present-future/) - Our word resurrection is from the Greek word anastasis, which means a rising again, a resurrection from death, raised to life again, to stand up again, raising up. - [Multiplication and Mobilization](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/multiplication-mobilization/) - Those two words—multiplication and mobilization—have been strong on my heart in recent times. One of the verses that powerfully conveys the idea behind these two words is what we call “The 222 Principle” found in 2 Timothy 2:2 - [Pants on Fire](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pants-on-fire/) - Lying used to be a slower process and more limited in scope. However, with social media, blogging, and Photoshop, the practice of deception has soared exponentially to new levels. - [No More Whack-a-Mole](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-more-whack-a-mole/) - Have you ever seen someone playing the game, Whack-a-Mole? They stand before the game board with a padded hammer, just waiting for one of the moles to pop his head up, and they try to whack it before it goes back in the hole. - [Doing the Possible](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/doing-the-possible/) - We so often focus on God doing the impossible, but how much emphasis do we place on us doing the possible? - [Why I No Longer Believe in Food](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-longer-believe-in-food/) - In the past I did, but I no longer believe in food. If you stop and think about it, there is no unity or agreement in the food industry, so how could food be true? All you have to do is drive down the street and you’ll see countless contradictions when it comes to food. - [Who Will Rule Over You?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/who-will-rule-over-you/) - Something believers need to strongly consider these days is the issue of authority, and more specifically, God’s authority. A fundamental question every human being must answer has to do with whether or not they will submit their lives to God’s rule and reign. - [A Night and a Day in the Deep](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/night-and-a-day-in-deep/) - It seems unusual that the man who wrote, “Be anxious for nothing...” (Philippians 4:6), would acknowledge that he himself struggled daily with anxious care and concern regarding the welfare of others. - [The Person God Uses](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/person-god-uses/) - “Who does God use?” We know that God posed the question to Isaiah, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” And we know Isaiah’s straightforward and sincere response, “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). - [When People Don’t Get It](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-people-dont-get-it/) - As ministers, what is our reaction to be when people don’t get it, when people don’t receive the Word at all, or receive minimal benefit from it? - [Two Kinds of Messages](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/two-kinds-of-messages/) - Have you ever stopped to think about the different types of messages that are preached from pulpits? Certainly, all messages are not the same. I suppose there would be dozens of different ways to classify and categorize different kinds of sermons, but I want to look at two specific kinds in this letter. - [Whatever It Takes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/whatever-it-takes/) - If a staff member is to work well with a senior pastor, that assistant must learn and share the core values of the leader. The assistant may not have the same personality or the same gifts, but he or she needs to embrace the same values, goals, priorities, and philosophy of ministry. - [Sit a Spell](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/sit-a-spell/) - As much as Scripture advocates having a strong work ethic and working diligently, the Bible also stresses the need and importance of rest. - [Ready! Aim! Fire!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/ready-aim-fire/) - Of the phrase, “Ready! Aim! Fire!” Brian Stolle writes, “This legendarily accepted process of operations works universally whether shooting a gun, a bow and arrow, playing golf, or leading a team to achieve an objective. - [The Purpose of Pentecost](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/purpose-pentecost/) - Pentecost—that wonderful day recorded in the second chapter of Acts—is associated with various ideas in the minds of different people. Some will say it is about a personal experience with the Holy Spirit, some will identify it with joy and spiritual elation, others will describe it as an infilling of God’s presence. - [God’s Claim and Call on Our Lives](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gods-claim-call-on-our-lives/) - Mankind seems hell-bent on rebelling against God and His authority. By an act of consecration, let us ask Him to forgive the robbery of the past, and let us profess our desire to be henceforth utterly and only for Him – His slaves, owning no master other than Himself. - [Unimaginable Grace](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/unimaginable-grace/) - We see Paul conducting a leadership meeting in a “retreat” venue in nearby Miletus with the elders from the church in Ephesus. In Acts 20:17-38, Paul presents the example of his own life and ministry to demonstrate how they are to serve Christ. - [Predictive Prophecy, Part 2](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/predictive-prophecy-2/) - One of the Bible teachers that Brother Hagin referenced frequently when he was teaching along the lines of spiritual and ministry gifts was the British minister, Donald Gee (1891-1966). Known for depth, simplicity, and balance, Gee was an important voice for the Pentecostal movement in the Twentieth Century, and what he taught then is still powerful and relevant today. - [Going on the Offensive](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/going-offensive/) - I am no sports analyst, but I’ve seen several games, especially in basketball, where a team gets overly cautious, and instead of playing to win, they simply begin playing not to lose. - [Jesus and His Messengers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jesus-messengers/) - As you read each of the letters, imagine what it would be like to have been one of the pastors of the seven churches. Jesus Christ, the head of the church, communicates a letter to you through the legendary apostle John. - [The Age of Laodicea?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/age-laodicea/) - Someone just recently asked me if I felt we are living in the age of the Laodicean church. As you probably recall, Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) was one of the seven churches Jesus spoke to through John when the aged apostle was exiled on the island of Patmos. - [The Anatomy of a Riot](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/anatomy-riot/) - Two emotions—fear and anger—have been running rampant across our nation and have now reached a fevered pitch. For some, fear has turned to panic, and anger has turned to rage. Many seem to be at each other’s throats, and the words of some exude venom and vitriol. - [A Culture of Constant Improvement](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/culture-of-constant-improvement/) - Something that has continually amazed me in our travels to churches over the years is the various strengths and weaknesses of different congregations. No congregation is perfect, and every church has both strengths that are commendable as well as areas that can be improved. - [Six Times Jesus Coached His Team](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/six-times-jesus-coached/) - When John Wooden coached men’s basketball at UCLA (he led the team to ten national championships), he was a stickler for details, and he was a very strong proponent of teamwork. He even taught his players the precise way to put on their socks and to tie their shoes to help prevent the formation of blisters. - [Are People Trash?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/are-people-trash/) - How could someone in a caring profession have such a jaded and degrading view of people? If a person doesn’t believe in God and doesn’t believe that people are created in the image and likeness of God, I guess it’s logical that they can assess the value of humans however they want. - [Pray for America!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/pray-for-america/) - On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. EST, I will have the privilege of sharing a word of exhortation and leading prayer for our country with thousands of people across the country. - [Emerging Heroes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/emerging-heroes/) - God is preparing his heroes; and when the opportunity comes, he can fit them into their places in a moment, and the world will wonder where they came from. - [All Sizzle and No Steak](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/all-sizzle-no-steak/) - Scripture has quite a bit to say about misleading appearances—when the sizzle is deemed more important than the steak, when there’s “all hat and no cattle.” - [Reclaiming Wonder!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reclaiming-wonder/) - As we prepare for Christmas, it is good to remind ourselves to never take for granted that Jesus came. It’s also good to remember that it is God’s nature to come to his children when they are in need. - [Vulnerability and Leadership](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/vulnerability-leadership/) - Before we examine how Jesus and Paul managed risk in their lives and ministries, it’s good to consider some of the risks spiritual leaders today might face. - [Necessary Networks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/necessary-networks/) - We were designed to be in relationship and in fellowship with others. Our journey through life was never intended to be made in isolation, cut off from others. There is truth and value in having a “personal relationship with God.” - [What Does God Say About Our Bodies?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-god-says-bodies/) - Some mistakenly think that God only cares about our spiritual well-being and the condition of our souls. In making this false assumption, they minimize or completely ignore the great significance Scripture places on God’s concern for and interest in our bodies. - [When Weakness Turns to Strength](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/weakness-turns-to-strength/) - Scripture is full of examples of people who acknowledged their need and their dependence upon God. As long as they remembered that God was their source, and the strength they received was for his glory, all went well. - [Are We Asking the Right Question?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/asking-right-question/) - The Latin phrase Missio Dei is translated, “the mission of God.” The concept here is that God has been on a mission to reach and express his love to mankind, fulfilling his good pleasure in redeeming lost humanity to himself. - [A Global Outpouring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/global-outpouring/) - We must remember God’s ultimate purpose—a purpose that you and I have the privilege of participating in—we are laborers together with God! God is resolved to fill the earth with his knowledge and his glory. - [Key Thoughts from LIFT: Experiencing the Elevated Life](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/experience-elevated-life/) - What does “lift” look like when it is operating in our lives? When we have yielded to the power that flows from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we may be surprised at how pervasive and practical God’s influence in our lives can be. - [Are “Should” and “Ought” Condemning Words?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/should-ought-condemning-words/) - I have no interest in laboring under a legalistic list of do’s and don’ts and should’s and must’s. Neither do I want to be a part of what Leonard Ravenhill described years ago: “Today’s Church wants to be raptured from responsibility.” - [About Faith and Storms](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/faith-storms/) - What is a minor inconvenience for us is potentially catastrophic for thousands, if not millions, of others. With many still reeling from Hurricane Harvey’s effects and with Irma’s overall effects yet unknown, thought it good to share a couple of thoughts about storms from a biblical perspective. - [Twisting Scripture Needs to Stop!](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/stop-twisting-scripture/) - As a minister of the Gospel, it is imperative that I not only study the word of God diligently but that I also maintain an awareness of my own heart and motives. I will answer to God for what I teach others, and I must ensure that my motives are truly for the benefit of others and not for self-gain. - [Thoughts on the End of the World](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/thoughts-end-world/) - I’m writing this on September 24, one day after the most recent in a long-string of ill-advised predictions about the rapture, the end of the world, or whatever cataclysmic event was supposed to have happened on September 23. Every time one of these so-called researchers predicts a date, I groan silently and roll my eyes. - [One Piece Does Not a Puzzle Make](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/one-piece-not-puzzle/) - Can you imagine someone opening up a box containing a jigsaw puzzle, and simply picking up one or two pieces of the puzzle? Imagine them holding up that piece or two and feeling like they’ve made a great discovery! - [How Jesus Dealt with Tragedy](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/jesus-dealt-tragedy/) - Americans are reeling yet again following another senseless tragedy. As always, good-hearted people are responding with compassion, and in this benevolence many find strength and hope. - [No One Can Do It Alone](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/no-one-can-alone/) - The reality is that all of us, whether we are pastors or not, have been profoundly impacted by the efforts of others. We are beneficiaries of the farmers who have grown the food that we eat, the construction workers who built our homes and the roads on which we drive, and the teachers who have shared knowledge with us. - [Degrees of Syn: Partnerships that Matter](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/partnerships-matter/) - If I heard someone say, degrees of syn, I would assume he or she was talking about how some sins are supposedly more serious than other sins. For example, gossip might be considered less serious than murder, and shoplifting a candy bar might be considered less serious than robbing a bank. - [It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/aint-over-till-over/) - It was Yogi Berra who famously said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” As a baseball player and manager, he no doubt saw many great comebacks in his career. He saw teams who were ahead but eased up too early and allowed another team to overtake them. - [Are You a Spiritual Lifeguard?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/spiritual-lifeguard/) - For the lifeguard, being near the water is all about the safety and well-being of others. You don’t do what you want, when you want. You are on duty, and you are responsible for other people. - [Another Look at “The Calling”](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/another-look-at-calling/) - We are called! Whether we have been called to be a preacher and stand behind a pulpit, or something else entirely, many Scriptures indicate the calling of every believer to be salt, to be light, to be ambassadors, to be witnesses, to serve, and to be a blessing. - [Reflections from the Movie: Paul, Apostle of Christ](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/reflections-paul-apostle-christ/) - In every biblical movie I’ve seen, the directors have taken certain artistic creativity and liberties, and that is to be expected. There are always some things I would have presented a bit differently, or statements that I would have re-worded, but that is not what I want to focus on in this review. - [Preaching, Popularity, and the Wrath of God](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/preaching-popularity-wrath-of-god/) - Vance Havner asserts, “Popularity has slain more prophets of God than persecution ever did.” I think that could also be applied to the pursuit of popularity as well. Richard Niebuhr noted that essential themes of the Christian faith were being stripped from Christianity through liberal theology. - [A Duty to Warn?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/duty-to-warn/) - If a bridge is out, and someone puts up a sign informing me of that, is that a negative thing? Does a person really love me if they see me heading toward catastrophe and neglects to warn me? Jesus said more about hell than any other person in the Bible, and yet he was (and is) the greatest expression of love ever known or revealed to man. Vance Havner relates, “When I pastored a country church, a farmer didn't like the sermons I preached on hell. - [Outnumbered: When the Odds Are Not in Your Favor](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/outnumbered/) - Often in life, it seems that we face situations where the numbers are not in our favor. Circumstances, people, statistics, time, etc. can all seem to be working against us. Feeling outnumbered, alone, and isolated can breed all kinds of misery, including hopelessness, self-pity, and despair. - [Help for the Hurting](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/help-hurting/) - The reality is that (1) God is good and (2) we live in a fallen world with much pain. God is not the source of our pain, but is the source of our comfort. As much as we want to be positive people and “stay on the victory side,” there is much to be said for the awareness of our need for comfort and to be comforters. - [Unintended Consequences](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/unintented-consequences/) - People love predictability. I like knowing that when I do certain things, I will get certain results. Isaac Newton communicated this regarding the laws of motion when he stated, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In other words, if I take a rubber ball and throw it down hard, it will rebound or bounce back at a similar velocity. - [Getting the ‘Dys’ Out of Our Function](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/getting-dys-out/) - Dysfunction has become a popular buzzword in our society. Some hear the word and think of a medical abnormality—some organ or body part is not working correctly. Others think of an unhealthy family situation where trust and peace have been badly eroded. Yet others hear dysfunction and think of a business or government setting where communication is poor and incompetency abounds. - [Appreciating the Subtle Workings of the Holy Spirit](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/subtle-workings-holy-spirit/) - All through church history, the Holy Spirit has manifested himself to heal, bless, deliver, and empower. As wonderful as it is to learn about the “notable works” of God (Acts 4:16), it is also important to recognize and appreciate the full spectrum of the Holy Spirit’s activities, including his more subtle activity. - [Fortune Cookie Christianity](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/fortune-cookie-christianity/) - It should go without saying that a Christian should not read the Bible the way a superstitious person might read a fortune cookie. Messages in cookies typically tell people what they want to hear, but the Bible tells us what we need to hear. - [Is Leadership Teaching Scriptural?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/leadership-teaching-scriptural/) - We see Paul conducting a leadership meeting in a “retreat” venue in nearby Miletus with the elders from the church in Ephesus. In Acts 20:17-38, Paul presents the example of his own life and ministry to demonstrate how they are to serve Christ. - [God’s Love and a Little Girl’s Mandolin](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/gods-love-girls-mandolin/) - In a day when mega-churches with multiple campuses receive so much attention, it is important to always remember that God doesn’t just care about numbers, statistics, and masses of people; he cares about individuals. - [Laborers Together](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/laborers-together/) - If we are not careful, we will fail to realize how much our own labors (and whatever results might occur) are actually undergirded and enhanced by the labors of others who have gone before us. - [It Is Finished (Not “I Am Finished”)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/it-is-finished/) - Jesus’ death on the cross was so effective and so final that no one would ever have to add anything to what he had done. Jesus would never have to come back and die again for the sins of the world or for anyone’s sins. - [Lessons from Dead Kings](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lessons-dead-kings/) - When King Jehoram had reigned for eight years and died at the age of thirty-two, we learn that “no one was sorry when he died” (2 Chronicles 21:20). They didn’t even bury him in the royal cemetery. What is that all about? - [What To Do When a House is On Fire](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-house-is-on-fire/) - Here’s what is not helpful when a house is on fire: Cite statistics on how many people die in different ways than in house fires. Downplay the significance of the fire because it only appears to be in one small section of the house and probably won’t turn into anything significant. - [Prone to Wander?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/prone-to-wander/) - It is important to keep in mind that wrong actions proceed from wrong thinking and wrong believing. Deception followed by deviation is as old as the Garden of Eden. - [Encouraging Lessons from John Wesley](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/lessons-john-wesley/) - When he died in 1791 at the age of 88, Wesley had traveled 250,000 miles ministering the Word of God (much of that on horseback). He had preached 42,000 sermons, and authored 250 books and pamphlets. - [When God’s Plans Interrupt Your Plans](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/when-gods-plans-interrupt/) - Have you ever had a preconceived idea of what you thought you were going to do, only to have God interject a different plan—his plan—into your agenda? - [Where Discounts Don’t Apply](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/discounts-dont-apply/) - We are at a time of the year when everyone is looking for discounts. Maybe you got up super early on black Friday and fought the crowds, or perhaps you scoured the internet on Cyber- Monday endeavoring to snag one or more gifts at a deep discount. - [Treasures—Old and New](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/treasures-old-new/) - I was attending a church service once, and during the worship time the congregation sang some of the newer worship choruses. - [A Supernatural Life](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/supernatural-life/) - There are many moral, ethical, and practical implications in what the Bible teaches, but at the core of God’s involvement in our lives is the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit. There are descriptions in the New Testament of how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer—a work that actually starts before we even come into faith. - [Forty Years Ago: Back to Where We Started](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/back-to-where-we-started/) - As Lisa and I prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary in ministry this year, we do so with some really great memories. When we finished our first year of Bible school in the spring of 1980, our very first venture in ministry was to Australia. - [Erasing Sinners?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/erasing-sinners/) - Did you ever notice that the Bible makes absolutely no attempt to “sanitize” the history of its key figures? The sins of Moses, David, Paul, etc., are on full display in Scripture. It is very clear that Jesus alone is sinless and worthy (Rev 5:1-5). - [Conquering Adversity: Lessons from Luther, Carver, and Frankl](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/conquering-adversity/) - The word “unprecedented” is being used quite a bit relative to the crisis that the world is currently experiencing. The term “unchartered territory” is also being used. People don’t like uncertainty and the unknown, and they certainly don’t like the sense of “threat” that seems to be in everyone’s face. In short, these have been unnerving times. - [Defund the Police?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/defund-police/) - As numerous voices began calling for the defunding of police across our nation, I was reminded of a time when soldiers came to John the Baptist (in the light of his preaching of repentance) and asked what they should do. - [Ninguém Consegue Fazer Sozinho de Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/consegue-fazer-sozinho/) - Na entrada da igreja Good News em Moscou, há uma grande placa que expressa a gratidão aos parceiros que ajudaram a tornar aquele estabelecimento maravilhoso em realidade. - [Thoughts on Human Hatred](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/thoughts-human-hatred/) - Two decades ago, I preached in a nation that has long been known as a hot spot for animosity, conflict, and violence between two specific people groups. The church that hosted me was made up of people from what I will simply call social group A. - [Why We Serve as Police Chaplains: Three Perspectives](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/why-serve-as-police-chaplains/) - The Master is my motivation and model for police chaplain ministry. The Great Shepherd provided pastoral care not only in the temple and in syngogues, but along the dusty streets of Galilee as well. Wherever there was trauma, drama, or unexpected and sudden pain, you would find Jesus. - [How Are You Handling the Full Court Press?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/handling-full-court-press/) - If you are a basketball fan, you know exactly what a full court press is. It brings a noticeable intensity to all that is happening on the court. If you are not a basketball afficionado, let me paint a picture for you, because I believe the “full court press” is a powerful analogy to what is happening in many peoples’ lives today. - [The Indescribable Christ By Dr. S.M. Lockridge](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/indescribable-christ/) - He’s enduringly strong, He’s entirely sincere, He’s eternally steadfast. He’s immortally graceful. He’s imperially powerful. He’s impartially merciful. He’s God’s Son. He’s a sinner’s savior. - [I’m Behind You One Thousand Percent](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/1000-percent/) - As a youngster I developed a thoroughly annoying and humiliating problem of stuttering. Any person afflicted with this puzzling menace can tell you that certain letters and sounds are especially hard to say. - [The Ambulance Down in the Valley Joseph Malins (1895)](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/ambulance-valley/) - Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed, though to walk near its crest was so pleasant; but over its terrible edge there had slipped a duke and full many a peasant. - [25 Ways to Ride a Dead Horse](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/25_ways-dead-horse/) - Many variations of “How to Ride a Dead Horse" have appeared, especially on the internet, and I don’t know who the original author is. - [The Cell Phone vs. The Bible](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/cell-phone-bible/) - Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several time a day? - [The Bridge Builder](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/bridge-builder/) - An old man going a lone highway came at the evening cold and gray to a chasm vast and deep and wide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim. - [We Cannot All Be Chemists: A Story of Encouragement](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/chemists/) - Deanna was a high school student who worked and studied hard, and usually achieved excellent grades. She had taken “chemistry” as a college requirement, and had applied herself in all of the assignments—but for some reason, wasn’t faring well. - [I Am Your Pastor](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/iamyourpastor/) - When you rise to your highest and best, I am your Pastor. When you yield to temptation and fall to your lowest, I am your Pastor. When you live in the Spirit and manifest the attitude of a Christian, I am your Pastor. - [Great Statements Concerning the Bible](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/great-statements/) - "So great is my veneration for the Bible that …the earlier my children begin to read it, the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens of their country and respectable members of society. - [What’s it Like in Your Town?](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/in-your-town/) - Once there was an old and very wise man. Every day he would sit outside a gas station in his rocking chair and wait to greet motorists as they passed through his small town. On this day, his granddaughter knelt down at the foot of his chair and slowly passed the time with him. - [The Ideal Pastor](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/ideal-pastor/) - The ideal pastor is difficult to find. But if your church is fortunate, you may be able to secure his services. Since he is the ideal pastor, it won't cost very much - he lives by faith. - [Don't Quit](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/dont-quit/) - When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit, rest, if you must – but don’t you quit. - [It's Funny...](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/its-funny/) - Funny how a $100 bill "looks" so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the mall. Funny how long it takes to serve God for an hour, but how quickly a team plays 60 min. of basketball. - [The Jerusalem Management Consulting Firm](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/jerusalem-management/) - Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have picked for management positions in your new organization. All of them have now taken a series of tests, and we have not only run the results through our computer... - [Individual Worth](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/individual-worth/) - [Trying to Do the Job Alone](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/do-job-alone/) - I am writing in response to your request for additional information for my insurance claim. In block number three of the accident claim form I wrote, "trying to do the job alone" as the cause of my accident. - [Johnny, Sally, and the Duck: A Story of Forgiveness](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/johnny-duck/) - A little boy visiting his grandparents was given his first slingshot. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit his target. As he came back to Grandma’s back yard, he spied her pet duck. On an impulse he took aim and let fly. The stone hit, and the duck fell dead. The boy panicked. Desperately he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to look up and see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. - [Kids' Answers When Asked What Love Is](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/kids-answers/) - "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." (Rebecca - age 8) "Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." (Chrissy - age 6) - [Job Description for Church Staff](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/job-description/) - Senior Pastor is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, is more powerful than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, can walk on water, and gives policies to God. - [Leadership Lessons from Noah](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/leadership-noah/) - Plan ahead….It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Stay fit….When you’re 600 years old someone might ask you to do something really big. - [To My Child: What I Can and Cannot Do](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/to-my-child/) - I can share your life, but I cannot live it for you. I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn. I can give you direction, but I cannot always lead you. I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it. I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe. I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot decide for you. - [You’re Not Home Yet](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/not-home-yet/) - An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years, and they were returning to New York City to retire. They had no pension; their health was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid. - [10 Advantages of Doing Ministry Without a Ministry Plan by Tony Morgan](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/no-ministry-plan/) - You give the loudest person the opportunity to decide what happens at your church. Sharp leaders who are accustomed to serving in organizations with clearly defined plans for future growth won’t stick around your church. That means more ministry for you! You’ll get to hone your debating skills as people argue about what to do next. - [Only One Life by C.T. Studd](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/only-one-life/) - Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life's busy way; bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last. - [Shake It Off and Step Up – The Lesson from an Old Mule](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/lesson-old-mule/) - A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule braying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. - [Pastoral Search Report](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/pastoral-search/) - We do not have a happy report to give. We’ve not been able to find a suitable candidate for this church, though we have one promising prospect still. We do appreciate all the suggestions from the church members, and we’ve followed up each one with interviews or calling at least three references. The following is our confidential report on the present candidates. - [The Parable of the Push-Ups and the Donuts](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/parable-donuts/) - There was a boy by the name of Steve who was attending school in a western state. Mr. Christianson taught at this particular school. He had an open-door policy and would take in any student that had been thrown out of another class as long as they would abide by his rules. - [Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/son-gets-it-all/) - Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. - [Self-Fulfilling Prophecy](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/self-fulfilling/) - Your beliefs are a self-fulfilling prophecy, literally shaping the way you perceive your world. Let’s consider people (not you, of course) who believe that the world is a rotten place full of disgusting folks. - [Meet the Tater Family](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/tater-family/) - Dick Tater is the self-appointed potentate who feels everything should be done his way. He never serves or works; he just bosses others. Emmy Tater is the member of the family who follows all the latest fads. - [Tension in the Toolbox by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/tension-toolbox/) - At first, they were glad just to have been selected. There were other tools that the Carpenter could have chosen, and the tools were pleased that he, a Master Craftsman, had picked them. But they quickly forgot their initial joy and began to focus on each other. - [The Seed](https://tonycooke.org/stories-and-illustrations/the-seed/) - A successful Christian business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. He called all the young executives in his company together. He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you.” - [A Good Report from Your Doctor](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/good-report-doctor/) - It is quite common for someone to ask for agreement in prayer that they will receive a good report when they visit the doctor for an examination concerning symptoms they have been experiencing. I will not say we can never do this. - [Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reasonable-compensation/) - Those in the pastoral ministry are not typically thought of as overpaid. Certainly in most cases they are not. Since the vast majority of churches in the U.S. are small, the overall compensation package for Protestant pastors is low when compared with teachers and social workers. - [Invitations/Altar Calls](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/invitations-altar-calls-2/) - I would like to know what other pastors do relative to inviting people to accept Jesus, etc., at the conclusion of their church services. What content is important to communicate? - [Two Altar Call Extremes by Mark Boer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/two-altar-call-extremes/) - Doing the work of an evangelist, though not being one, has long been important to me as a pastor. I want to see people saved. I don’t want to pass up the opportunity to win them to Christ if they come to our Sunday services. - [A Table for Two – A Table for All](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/table-for-two/) - This is an illustrated sermon. It not only includes a message, but also involves a dramatization of two different scenarios involving a table. The first is a table for two, illustrating the personal and intimate aspect of communion as it pertains to our relationship with the Lord Jesus. - [What Do You See When You Look on the Table?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/look-on-table/) - Someone once said, "I might pick a rosebud off a tree, and it would be a rosebud and no more. The one I love in all the world might pluck a rosebud off a tree and give it to me, and it would be a rosebud and a great deal more. The meaning would be changed because she gave it to me." - [A Place Called Home](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/place-called-home/) - There is within the heart of people a capacity to have a yearning and a very deep sentiment for a place that is called "home." Many things divide and separate people, but this yearning and desire for a place called home is a universal, common denominator. - [Declarations of the Table](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/declarations-of-table/) - Isaiah 46:6-7 speaks of those who build their own god and then fall down and worship it. They have to carry their god from one place to another. When they cry out to their god it cannot answer them or save them out of their trouble. - [How He Gave](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/how-he-gave/) - Many people around the world know, from an intellectual standpoint, that Jesus died on the cross. Intellectual "knowing," though, doesn't necessarily change one's life. Even those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior have various levels of understanding and insight into what Christ's death means to them. - [The Blood Still Speaks](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/blood-speaks/) - This is an illustrated sermon. It not only includes a message, but also involves a dramatization of a courtroom scene portraying the victorious redemption brought to the believer through the shed blood and broken body of the Lord Jesus Christ. - [Christ Our Passover](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/christ-passover/) - In the New Testament, there is an ordinance we celebrate known as Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, in which we look back and remember what Jesus did for us on Calvary. We remember his broken body and shed blood, and thank God for what He did for us and for all that means. - [Communion: For Better or Worse](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/better-worse/) - We need to realize that the things of God are holy and sacred and are to be revered and respected. To do otherwise is dangerous, and the Corinthians blundered right into the danger zone. - [Passover and Beyond](https://tonycooke.org/baptism-and-communion-messages/passover-beyond/) - Most Christians know that there is somewhat of a correlation between the Passover of the Old Testament and Communion in the New Testament. Passover was instituted when God was about to deliver Israel out of Egyptian bondage. Communion was instituted when God was about to deliver us from the bondage of sin. - [An Excerpt from The Work Book: What We Do Matters to God](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-tony-cooke/what-we-do-matters-to-god/) - "The Work Book: What We Do Matters to God" by Tony Cooke focuses on the works of believers, and the significance of what we do with our lives. - [Essi Parlano in Altre Lingue](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/essi-parlano/) - “Sei mai stato salvato?”. Un giovanotto con gli occhi piuttosto grandi mi sorprese con questa domanda mentre aspettavamo l’autobus. - [Completa lo spazio in bianco by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/completa-spazio-bianco/) - Qual è la prima cosa che ti viene in mente? Ci sono molte risposte “corrette.” Molte persone, nel leggere queste parole, probabilmente hanno pensato: “Dio è amore.” - [Alla Ricerca di Paco](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/alla_ricerca/) - In Spagna si racconta la storia di un padre e un figlio che da tempo non avevano più contatti. Il figlio era scappato di casa, e un giorno suo padre decise di ritrovarlo. - [Planning Effective Missionary Crusades and Events Ron Martin](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/planning-effective-crusades/) - Several years ago an evangelist asked me: “Ron, how do I get 50,000 to 100,0000 people to attend our crusades?” His crusades were already quite successful, but he was interested in seeing the attendance increase in his international meetings in order to win a greater number of people to Jesus. - [The Doxology Experience by Jeff and Beth Jones](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/doxology-experience/) - Easter 2012 at Valley Family Church was one of our most unique services. We had it in our hearts to do a throw-back type of Easter outreach service where we reintroduced many of the traditions people have grown up with in church—in a fresh and anointed way. - [Doing Sundays Right by John R. LaBruzzo CHA](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/doing-sundays-right/) - One of the first things they teach you in "Restaurants 101" is not how you serve a table properly….ladies and older people first, serve from the left, pick-up from the right….or how to make a Caesar Salad… what they do teach you is how to prioritize and organize your work! - [The House of Destiny Orphanage: The Dream that Teamwork Brought to Pass](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/house-destiny-orphanage/) - Like so many pastors, God had given me vision that could impact many lives if only it could be fulfilled and come to pass. The value of a vision fulfilled is to see lives changed. - [Dealing With Change By Pastor Bob Yandian](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/dealing-with-change/) - God does not change—man does. Not only is change a part of everyone's life, it is a necessary part. God never allowed any believer in the Bible to remain in one place for long. He kept each one moving for a great spiritual reason. - [An Excerpt from Daily Meditations George Brown](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/daily-meditations-excerpts/) - He will not modify His purposes to suit our unbelief. What madness to suppose that He will imitate us, and seeing that we make light of His faithfulness, make light of it Himself. Let God be true and every man a liar. God once declared His purpose of bringing a deluge upon the earth. Men would not believe the terrific word. The whole human race combined to rear up a wall of unbelief under the protection of which they thought themselves safe. - [The Cradle of Hope: Helping Women through Crisis Pregnancy by Peggy Knudsen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/cradle-hope-helping-women-pregnancy/) - Our mission statement is simple: To reveal and communicate the life-changing message of Jesus, providing practical help and loving support for those facing an unplanned pregnancy. - [Recovering from Crushing Disappointment by Ray Almaguer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/crushing-disappointment/) - One of the ways the enemy tries to stop a church is through crushing disappointment. A few years ago our church experienced one. Our church is in Southern California. Our goal was to move into a new building. - [Are We There Yet? Musings from a Corporate Marketer by Don Burns](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/musings-corporate-marketer/) - You’ve probably experienced it many times. You spend weeks or months praying, thinking, and strategizing about the next great idea. Then you communicate the plan to your staff, core volunteers, and congregation. Then all the work goes into bringing the idea into a reality. However, when it’s over the results are not what you expected. I can feel your pain. You ask yourself questions like, “Where are the laborers?” and “What were they thinking?” - [Consistency by David Beebe](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/consistency/) - Recent church history gives us an abundance of examples of men and women of God, anointed for ministry, who may or may not have been the greatest paradigm of Christian living. - [Connecting with your Staff by Pastor Dean Hawk](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/connecting-with-staff/) - Whether you are a senior pastor, youth pastor, or ministry leader it is essential for you to connect with those who serve with you. At Rock Family Church we are intentional about building and developing quality relationships on our leadership teams. I have found the closer knit we are as a staff the more productive we are. Acts 2:42 gives us some practical insight. - [My Consecration as a Christian by John G. Lake](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/my-consecration-christian/) - I, this day, consecrate my entire life to glorify my Heavenly Father by my obedience to the principles of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. All my effort from now on will be directed in an effort to demonstrate the righteousness of God in whatsoever I may be engaged. - [Watch Out for "Christian Con Men" by James E. Guinn, CPA](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/avoid-christian-con-men/) - Over the past few years, ministers and church members have become the targets of misguided and even unscrupulous investment promoters. Never have so many ministers and church members been involved in bad investments: savings accounts wiped out, children’s college funds dissipated, and retirement funds wasted. Ministers have even sold their homes to invest the equity in questionable investments. - [Condemnation vs. Conviction by Gerald Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/condemnation-conviction/) - In life there are two Bible words everyone eventually deals with: Condemnation and Conviction - [Computer Use Guidelines Your Staff Must Know by Attorney Dan Beirute](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/computer-use-guidelines/) - [Church Benevolence Policy by Richard D. Locke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-benevolence-policy/) - One of the frequent questions we are asked from pastors and church administrators is how the church should record a love gift to an individual. It is not unusual for a church bookkeeper to call our office and relay a scenario similar to the following: "A guest speaker came to our church, and after the service, the pastor took him out and bought him a new suit. Can we record this as a benevolent gift?" - [Churches, Banks and Loans by Mark Helland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/churches-banks-loans/) - In the course of my work as a CPA, I perform financial statement audits and reviews for dozens of churches and ministries on an annual basis. - [Church Security: The Costs of Security Negligence By Jeff Hawkins](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-security-costs/) - Few things will motivate an organization to take action more than having a court order it to pay someone $1.6 million for lack of security and emergency plans. An interesting lawsuit was just settled in Maryland and it would be wise for all churches to view this very closely because, even though it wasn't a church named in the lawsuit, it very well could have been. - [Worship from a Missionary Perspective by Joe Purcell](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/worship-from-missionary-perspective/) - The notion that we have room to grow in this area is not new. The true Church always longs to enter the Lord's gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Frequently, however, our worship fails to take us "there." - [Strategic Church Planting by Pastor Douglas Crumbley](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/strategic-church-planting/) - There has never been a time where the forces against the church are so strong or so well organized as now. - [How One Church Impacted Its Community by Pastor John White](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-impacted-community/) - I had been praying about ways to get the people of our church activated in the growth and development of the church and to stir a fire in them for evangelism. When I presented this to my staff at a weekly staff meeting, we came up with the idea of a Pack The House Sunday we titled, “April 29 are you ready." - [Christian TV’s All-Time Worst Fundraising Gimmicks by J. Lee Grady](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/christian-tv-worst-fundraising-gimmicks/) - Let's stop the hypnotism, the guilt manipulation and the high-pressure gimmicks. It's time to reclaim our lost credibility. - [What is Christian Counseling? by Dr. Dale Doty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/what-christian-counseling/) - [Change Your Mind: Change Your Life! by John R. Carter](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/change-mind-change-life/) - The human mind is a wonderful and fascinating gift from God. While the brain is the physical organ that houses and enables the mind to operate in the body, it is through a network called the central nervous system that the mind is able to make sense of the world. - [Charitable Contributions Alert! by Mark Helland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/charitable-contributions-alert/) - Over the past few years, we have seen a trend in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) performing more audits and generally becoming much tougher in terms of its enforcement efforts—i.e. more audits, IRS notices, penalties, etc. Given the massive U.S. national debt, we fully expect this trend to continue into the future. One area where we have seen tougher enforcement, and expect to see ongoing tough standards, is in the area of documentation of charitable contributions. - [A Call to Compassion—Watch it Connect You with Your Community by Jim Graff](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/call-to-compassion/) - A destitute woman. A sick and desperate mother. A prodigal son; these were the kind of people Jesus exercised continual compassion toward. After demonstrating his great compassion in every synagogue and village of Israel, Jesus did something else. He made it clear that he was calling His followers to live with this same compassion, bringing wholeness to every community in the world. - [Did You Just Call My Baby Ugly? by Joe Cala](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/call-my-baby-ugly/) - One of the hardest things for any person to do is to open oneself to the opinions, criticism and feedback of others regarding their life, their products, their projects, ideas and their creations. As a pastor, minister, ministry CEO and church leader, many of the realities within the church are there because of you, your influence, your creativity, your sweat, your hard work, your time and sacrifice. You birthed these ideas, events and services into life. - [Reaching Your Community Through Athletics by Ray Eppard](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reaching-your-community-through-athletics/) - Today we are facing a time when the number of people that have a connection to a church or ministry is decreasing, especially among young people. There is an increase in negative feelings toward the church in our society. - [Year End Tax Planning Strategies for Pastors by Mark Helland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/year-end-tax-planning-strategies/) - Pastors have some very unique and complex tax issues. While the income tax issues specific to pastors can be complex, aside from these issues, pastors largely share the exact same income tax issues that other U.S. taxpayers face. - [An “I Do” Weekend: Helping People Move From “Living Together” to Married by Paul Foslien](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/from-living-together-to-married/) - Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." It is easy to preach against something, but it's better to show people a way out, a way to something better. - [Character, Calling, and Contribution (Part 3) by Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/character-calling-contribution/) - The world is comparison crazy! People compare almost every physical quality or material possession. I wish I could tell you the church is exempt from this wicked worldly attribute but unfortunately I can’t. - [Reaching Out With Heaven by Terry Roberts](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reaching-out-with-heaven/) - Heaven has not had an appeal to many people simply because it seemed so “other worldly.” As I child I somehow picked up the idea that Heaven would be everyone in a big room in choir robes singing songs. - [Your Born Identity by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/your-born-identity/) - Today, many Christians (and ministers) are experiencing identity issues for one reason or another. They don’t know who they are, they don’t know what to do. - [Building a Great Team (An excerpt from "Church Planting 101") by Douglas Crumbley](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/building-great-team/) - As we have already learned, it is important to build your launch team with people who are leaders, godly, smart, talented, and exemplify great soundness and character. If you have to fudge in any of the areas, never fudge on character or their ability to lead others. Every church-planter's top priority should be to build a great team of leaders around them. In this chapter I will show you what ingredients every great team has. - [Small Town Ministry—Big Time Heart by Pastor Rob Wynne](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/small-town-ministry-big-time-heart/) - I am convinced that Matthew must have been a “southerner.”All you have to do is read Matthew chapter 1 to prove he was concerned with genealogy. We southerners are acutely aware of "WHO ARE YOUR PEOPLE?” - [Let's Make a Big Deal Out of Kids' Ministry! by Geni Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/make-big-deal-kids-ministry/) - When you were growing up, what was a big deal in your home? What was most important? What messages were emphasized, repeated and harped on? These may not be what your parents really believed were most important in life, but it’s what they talked about the most, or what they celebrated, or what they argued most about, or what got someone in trouble. - [Being Ornery By Pastor Diego Mesa](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/being-ornery/) - Our reluctance to struggle for victory is particularly sad when we’re talking about spiritual battles. - [How Deep You Wanna Go by Beth Jones](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/how-deep-you-wanna-go/) - A few years ago, I was sitting in the bleachers at my daughter's basketball game and the Lord asked me this question—right in the middle of a basketball game! He asked, "How deep do you want to go?" I knew what He meant. I knew God was asking me if I wanted to go "deeper" in Him. - [Benevolence Fund Policy](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/benevolence-illustration/) - The [name of church] Church, in the exercise of its religious and charitable purposes, has established a benevolence fund to assist persons in financial need. The church welcomes contributions to the fund. - [10 Reasons Every Believer Needs the Local Church by John R. Carter](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/believers-need-local-church/) - A purpose is a reason for being. Everything God does has a purpose. Everything God has made has a reason for existing. There are specific purposes Jesus intended for His church to accomplish. Knowing those purposes is important for every believer. - [Band of Brothers: Why Accountability Matters By Pastor Mike Kalstrup](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/accountability-mike-kalstrup/) - Like many of you, when my wife and I began preparations for ministry in Bible school, we had no idea of the challenges and pitfalls that awaited us in our attempt to fulfill the call upon our lives. The value and importance of close relationships with other ministers really wasn’t a matter of concern or ‘recognized need’ as we sought to have meaningful and fruitful ministry in the world Jesus was sending us to. - [Developing Young Leaders by Hayne Schurz](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/developing-young-leaders/) - In life and ministry settings, we often have young, potential leaders around us. Some are young in age, others are young in experience or leadership roles. But, can we identify and develop these diamonds-in-the-rough? - [Evaluating the Risk Factor by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/evaluating-the-risk-factor/) - Risks are necessary, but they are not to be done without caution or wisdom. Taking risks does not mean we blindly leap from the cliff, and hope there is a safety net somewhere. We must value what former US General George Patton observed, “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash." - [Reaching the Muslim Nations for Christ by Pastor Massoud Sadeghi](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reaching-muslim-nations-for-christ/) - Despite all the negative things that we are hearing and seeing happening, God is miraculously expanding His Kingdom in the hearts of Iranian Muslims in Iran under the strict ruling of Islamic government, which harshly opposes the Gospel and openly persecutes Christians. - [Why Should Christians Study Apologetics? by Pastor Jay Stillinger](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/why-should-christians-study-apologetics/) - The word “apologetics,” comes from the Greek word apologia and literally means, “a verbal defense” or “speech in defense.”[1] It should be noted that one can be an apologist, or a defender, of any system of belief, but obviously we’re dealing with Christian apologetics. - [Be An Example by Pastor Bill Anzevino](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/be-example/) - Be An Example by Pastor Bill Anzevino - [What Is the Baptism With the Holy Spirit? By Patrick Norris](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/baptism-with-holy-spirit/) - One of the most provocative, profound and heart-hitting statements used in Scripture about the Holy Spirit is “baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 11:15-17 “And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. - [Band of Brothers: Why Accountability Matters](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/accountability-matters/) - Note from Tony: I’ve known these three men for many years, and I’ve known of their close friendship which has brought much strength and support into each of their lives. - [Band of Brothers: Why Accountability Matters Pastor Dan Berry](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/accountability-dan-berry/) - The spiritual principle of authority is God’s plan to protect our lives…everyone needs to be accountable to someone. The human element tends to isolate us, cause us to hide our issues, our attitudes, let alone our sins. Everyone needs someone in their lives, someone close to them that has the freedom to ask us about what’s going on behind the scene of our life. - [Band of Brothers: Why Accountability Matters Pastor Monte Knudsen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/accountability-monte-knudsen/) - When Tony first asked us to write a few things about the friendship/accountability Mike, Dan and myself have enjoyed over three decades, it really made me think about the difference this relationship has made in my life. - [Etiquette for Pastors: How to Honor Guest Ministers in Your Church](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/how-to-honor-guest-ministers/) - When 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. - [8 Guidelines to Avoid a "Fast and Furious" Crisis Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/avoid-fast-furious-crisis/) - The Apostle Paul encouraged the Philippian Church in holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain (Philippians 2:16. NKJV). Notice that Paul told them to “hold” fast; not to “run” fast. In other words, it’s not the speed in which you run the race as much as it is that you run your race to the finish, still holding on to the Word of God and your God-given call! - [What's at Your Core? by Steve Smothermon](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/at-your-core/) - One of my personal goals is to stay in shape physically, and over the years I’ve tried several workout routines. But I will never forget when my son asked me to try a program called Insanity. It’s a workout where you perform long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest. - [Assimilation: Turning Guests Into Family by Joshua Huffman](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/assimilation-guests-into-family/) - I’ve noticed a reoccurring issue in many churches including my own. It’s as if there is this invisible revolving door located somewhere in our church that apparently only new people are able to see. If your church is anything like mine, we didn’t have a problem getting first time guests to show up, but we definitely had problems getting them to come back. - [25 Ways to Ride a Dead Horse](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/25-ways-ride-dead-horse/) - Many variations of “How to Ride a Dead Horse" have appeared, especially on the internet, and I don’t know who the original author is. We’ve rewritten and adapted this slightly for churches, but every organization (whether it’s business, government, educational institutions, etc.) can have a tendency to hold on to old forms long after their effectiveness has diminished or ceased entirely. - [After Pentecost By Donald Gee](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/after-pentecost/) - Some people think organization is of the devil. God help them. I read in verse one, "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration." - [Accountability and the Minister by Bob Yandian](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/accountabilty-minister/) - As ministers across the country fall into moral sins and have to step down from their pulpits by personal decision or board mandates, the cry of many seems to be, “where was the accountability?” Organizations are set up for accountability and many join. Yet, the problems still persist. Where do we as ministers go for accountability? - [Addiction is an Opportunity by Virgil Stokes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/addiction-opportunity/) - Ignorance of any subject is a guarantee of ineffective action. The most basic and necessary way to address a problem is to become informed. In our day it is almost criminal to be ignorant in the area of drug and alcohol addiction, yet much of the church labors in the dark. There are many sources of information available with a minimum of effort and expense. - [Five Things No One Tells You About Marriage by Steve Hutchinson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/5-things-about-marriage/) - I asked the most beautiful woman in the world if she would marry me and she said “no!” So I asked the most intelligent woman in the world if she would marry me and she said “no.” So I decided to ask the most spiritual woman in the world if she w - [20 Important Things I've Learned in 60 years about Being Fruitful Dr. Dave Williams](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/20-important-things-being-fruitful/) - Personal experience is the fourth best teacher (Holy Spirit, God's Word, and someone else's experience is better). - [2011 Tax Saving Ideas for Pastors By Mark Helland, CPA](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/2011-tax-tips/) - I know it is hard to believe, but we are only a month away from the end of 2011 which means that the Christmas will be here before we know it. While shopping for Christmas gifts and all the other festivities of the season are at the top of everyone’s mind during this time of year, it is also a great time to take some proactive steps to reduce your income tax liability. - [Attitude Adjustment By Pastor Stan Saunders](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/attitude-adjustment/) - Did your Mom ever tell you that your needed an attitude adjustment? There have been so many times in my life that I needed to do just that. I used to be a negative person. I could tell you what’s wrong with many things and many people. - [Angelic Bodyguards: Protecting and Helping Us by Mark Brazee](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/angelic-bodyguards-protecting-helping/) - God has made a lot of promises to mankind. He’s made a lot of promises to you and me, and one of the primary ways God keeps His promises and delivers the help mankind needs is through the avenue of angelic activity. Angels are here to help heaven help us. - [The Absalom Spirit by Pastor Dave Williams, D.Min, D.D.](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/absalom-spirit/) - [Listen and Live by Edwin Anderson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/listen-and-live/) - What if I had been spiritually insensitive; or worse, if I had simply ignored that gentle, quiet leading of the Holy Spirit? Could God still have protected me like He did, in spite of my dullness or willful disobedience? I don’t know the answer for sure. - [Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Public Speaking by Pastor Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/7-deadly-sins-public-speaking/) - We have all been the unfortunate victims of a poorly planned and executed message. I submit the seven major public speaking mistakes that people make. - [Insist or Assist? by Jeff Jones](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/insist-or-assist/) - I’ve got a simple question for you. The answer helps to identifies what’s really inside of you. The answer is also incredibly revealing. Are you ready? Do you “insist” or do you “assist” in life? - [Four Things Pastors Should Know About Restoration](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/4-things-about-restoration/) - As a pastor, have you ever been so worn out in your work, that as my quick-witted grandfather used to say, "I am too pooped to pot? ?’ You are probably saying I have been there, done that and don’t want any more of those tee shirts! Ministry can make ministers bone weary and dog-tired! The spiritual/emotional drain on pastors is never ending. - [Healing and the Power of Relationship by Phil Edwards](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/healing-power-of-relationship/) - I immediately went home to my wife, Beverly, and gave her the news. We both wept. And then I said “Beverly, pray for me.” She prayed the sweetest prayer of healing over me. - [What Kind of Leader Are You? by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/what-kind-of-leader-are-you/) - Your moment has come . . . you are now a leader! You have a desk, an office, and a name plaque to prove it! But beware! The question remains to be answered as to what kind of leader you will be - [Building Relationships that Last by Norm Dubois](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/building-relationships-that-last/) - Recently, I read an article that stated between 1,700 and 1,800 pastors leave their assignments each month, most due to burnout or marital stress. - [Can You Have a Healing Service in Today's American Church Culture? by Wyatt Brown](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/healing-in-todays-american-church/) - Today's American church culture does not lend itself to having a Healing Service on Sunday service meetings, nor does it lend itself to long, protracted services. But, healing the sick was a large part of Jesus' ministry and purpose of His redemptive work on the Cross. - [The Laws of Increase by Gerald Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/the-laws-of-increase/) - God’s plan is to bring multiplication and increase into our life. Each of the seven Laws of Increase defines a different aspect of increase according to God’s definition, challenging our existing definitions, presumptions, and motivations to pursue increase. - [How Approachable are You? by Steve Hutchinson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/how-approachable-are-you/) - Your ability to connect with people and stay connected with your spouse will be directly determined on how approachable you are. People will marginalize you if you lack approachability. - [If Only I Could Be You by Steve Smothermon](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/if-i-could-be-you/) - Our problems can mess with our minds if we let them. For example, I used to hate my job before I entered the pastoral ministry. My patient wife will tell you that when I came home at night after working all day, we would never even talk about it. - [There's Power in Praise by Aimee Flanders](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/power-in-praise/) - There’s power in praise. Some would probably call this a cliché, but I don’t know of a statement that holds more truth. I think sometimes we forget that praise is more than just a part of our church services. Amazing things happen when we praise. - [100 Things God Said About Healing Compiled by Pastor David Emigh](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/100-faith-verses/) - Pastor David Emigh writes, “The Scriptures below are taken from the Word of God and they are designed to help you get the Word of God into your heart to strengthen you and to help you receive what God has provided for you. - [An Unlikely "Thank You" by Andy White](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/unlikely-thank-you/) - Perhaps you are unnoticed in the body of Christ. Yet there is One who notices. One who created you to fit in right where you are – a faithful servant of the body of Christ. - [10 Things Every Pastor Should Know Before They Build](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/ten-things-before-you-build/) - 1. Planning is very important! Start with monthly planning sessions. Do this by first organizing a group that you would like to be involved in the planning process. Begin having meetings at least once a month in order to brainstorm and plan what the church’s basic needs and desires are. Your planning phase should last at least one year. - [Six Tips on Performing Weddings for Unchurched, Non-Christian Couples by Dr. Aubrey Malphurs](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/six-tips-performing-weddings-for-unchurched-non-christian-couples/) - There was a time in my ministry as a pastor when I communicated to inquiring unchurched, non-Christian couples that I wasn’t interested in performing their weddings. - [Ten Minutes to Live: A Story of Danger, Hope and Healing by Sheri Schaefer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/ten-minutes-to-live/) - “Ten Minutes to Live” shares the story of how the Lord helped me to know how to lead myself, my family, my friends, and our church through the crisis of my husband’s and their pastor’s near fatal ski accident. - [Kathryn Kuhlman’s Greatest Battle](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/kathryn-kuhlmans-greatest-battle/) - Following Kathryn Kuhlman's experience at Radio Chapel, she traveled extensively throughout the United States and many other countries conducting healing and miracle crusades. - [Reaching Unchurched People Groups by Stan Mathias](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/reaching-unchurched/) - You have probably heard at some time during your Christian everyone-heardwalk this comment, "Certainly most everyone has heard of Jesus by now. Surely missionaries have been sent to every country. - [The Hidden Power Behind Worship by Philip Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/hidden-power-behind-worship/) - The principle we have to learn, I must tell you, is that our Christian faith isn’t based on what we feel. If that were the case, we would never wake up early to seek God; we would never witness to people on the street; we would never give of our tithes — and there are many more scriptural things that we would never do! - [Come to Jesus for Rest by Greg Mohr](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/come-to-jesus-for-rest/) - It seems the enemy uses the “pile up” method to attempt to move us off our assigned place in the kingdom. The only thing that kept us sane during the emotional, financial, and relationship pressures we faced was daily, intimate time with Jesus and our relationships with close kingdom friends and mentors. - [Around the World with Matt & Lizzy by Julie Beemer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/around-world-with-matt-lizzy/) - Each book in this series is designed to inspire children to have God’s heart for the world while teaching practical travel tips, biblical truths, and educate your children about the countries that Matt, Lizzy and their trusty British Bull-dog Bentley travel to. - [The Christian Triple Double by Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/christian-triple-double/) - What makes a great “all around” Christian? What are the areas we need to have a triple double in? Here are a few things that Jesus said. - [To Serve or to Be Served by Tim Davidson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/serve-or-be-served/) - Who wants to follow someone who is down on his knees washing someone’s feet? Too often, we don't see any leadership quality in that act. - [When God Puts You on Hold by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/when-god-puts-you-on-hold/) - Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! - [Building a Youth Ministry from the Ground Up by Dennis Steeger](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/build-youth-ministry-ground-up/) - If you believe your church is missing something and youth ministry might be the something your church is missing, know that you are not alone. Many pastors are striving to find answers to the very same question, “How do I create a youth ministry?” - [Church Culture or Kingdom Culture? by Rodney Lloyd](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-culture-kingdom-culture/) - Sunday is not Game Day – everyday is Game Day!!! When we make “Sunday church” and “having church” the focus, it is backward. Sunday is important, but not most important. - [What is the 10/40 Window? by Scott Behrman](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/what-is-10-40-window/) - What would it be like if you lived in a country, a city or a village that had no Christians? No Bible study? Not one single church? Not a single Christian witness? Sue and I are focusing on church planting movements with “unreached people groups.” - [Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery by Virgil Stokes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/thoughts-on-addiction-recovery/) - Funny how thoughts come back to you. I remember sitting at a bar back in 1975. I was having a boozy conversation with another inebriate. For some reason, I remember proudly declaring, “I’m an alcoholic!” then laughing uproariously while ordering another drink. - [If Superheroes Could Preach by Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/if-superheroes-could-preach/) - Summer is here and it is the time for blockbuster movies. Every summer there are always a few superhero movies. Why? Because we are intrigued with superheroes. Why are we attracted to and fascinated by these heroes? - [Five Things I’ve Learned About Transition by Dennis Cummins](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/5-things-learned-about-transition/) - When 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. - [Do You Need A Youth Pastor? by Dennis Steeger](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/do-need-youth-pastor/) - If your ministry does not currently employ a youth pastor then the answer is yes. If you desire to position your church to grow and if you want your church to last more than one generation then having a youth pastor is not an option it is a necessity. - [The Spirit Empowered Life by Beth Jones](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/spirit-empowered-life/) - Andi explained to me what being “filled with the Spirit” was all about, but because I had been taught to stay away from “those people” and from “speaking in tongues,” I had to unlearn some things in order to actually learn new things. - [The Weapons of Our Warfare: by Keith Trump](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/weapons-warfare-commentary/) - God has armed believers with powerful ὅπλον (hoplon) “weapons.” Greeks applied this word as a title for heroic citizen-soldiers armed with long spears and shields. The Captain of the Lord’s Hosts has called believers, as citizens of heaven, into active military service. - [I is for Identity Theft by Judi Tillett](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/i-is-for-identity-theft/) - Young children belong to God. At their conception in the womb they belong to Him. They are to be taught that truth and to grow up as His “offspring” into all the covenant passion and purpose of God. - [Straight Talk to Leaders: by Sam Smucker](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/straight-talk-leaders/) - Later in life when I answered the calling that God had for me, I realized the spiritual correlation of that fencepost lesson. There are many distractions in life and ministry. - [The Church We Are Becoming by Ed Russo](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-we-are-becoming/) - The church we are becoming is one where both the churched and the un-churched feel welcome when they drive onto our campus, come through our doors, and leave feeling refreshed, encouraged and empowered. - [The Law of Putting God First by Pastor Michael Cameneti](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/law-putting-god-first/) - There are specific laws in the earth that we have to obey in order to live peaceably on this earth. In the same way, there are also laws in the spiritual realm that govern the Kingdom of God, and if these “Kingdom” laws are cooperated with properly, they will be a blessing to you. - [Cultivating Spiritual Gifts in Your Church by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/cultivating-spiritual-gifts-in-church/) - Why 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. I want to share those principles with you because I, for one, am hungry to see more of God’s power manifested in our churches today. - [An Analysis of the Tithe (Part Two) by James J. Purcell](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/analysis-of-tithe-part-two/) - What 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? - [An Analysis of the Tithe (Part One) by James J. Purcell](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/analysis-of-tithe-part-one/) - What 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? - [Worship Team Guidelines from Victory Family Church by Pastor John Nuzzo](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/worship-team-guidelines-victory-family-church/) - We 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. - [The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention by Dr. Timothy Doty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/role-faith-communities-in-suicide-prevention/) - About 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. - [Sodom or Salem? America It's Your Choice](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/sodom-or-salem/) - There is another war being waged in America that far too many of us are unaware of. The moral fabric of our country is unraveling, and the very foundations upon which our freedoms have been built are being compromised. - [Post-Christianity and the Church by Jon Perrin](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/post-christianity-and-church/) - The looming cultural changes will be utterly devastating for churches that choose to ignore the problem. But as with any challenge, there are also marvelous opportunities for those prepared to engage and adapt. - [Anchors of Faith by Gerald Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/anchors-faith/) - In Anchors of Faith, we are taken through many examples from the Bible where someone’s faith, or lack of it, affected the situation for better or for worse. - [Two Sides to Receiving from God by Melanie Stone](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/two-sides-receive-from-god/) - There are two sides to receiving from God. In order to receive something, someone first has to give it. Therefore, there is a giving side, and there is a receiving side. - [Practical Skills for Effective Communication](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/practical-skills-communication/) - In Anchors of Faith, we are taken through many examples from the Bible where someone’s faith, or lack of it, affected the situation for better or for worse. - [Do You Know What Time It Is? by Mark Cowart](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/know-what-time/) - In 2015, Forbes reported that the 500 richest people in the world were collectively worth 4.7 trillion dollars. Solomon’s gold reserves alone were worth right at one trillion dollars. I read once that the temple Solomon built would cost one-half trillion dollars to reconstruct in our day. - [HeartWork: by Rick Burke and Kelly Riggs](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/mend-heart-change-story/) - The first thing you must understand is that your heart is a battle-ground. Quite simply, you are under attack. Have you ever thought about what that looks like? It looks like conflict, betrayal, and heartbreak. It feels like disappointment and pain. - [Identify Your Harvest Field by Terry Roberts](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/identify-harvest-field/) - Dr. Howard Foltz was my missions professor at Regent University. I had several required classes in missions with him, and he, along with others changed my perspective of reaching out to the unreached. - [Protecting Your Church from Fraud by Jeff Klick](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/protecting-church-from-fraud/) - A group of leaders walked into the bank to sign the final papers for their new building loan. Finally, after years of fundraising, the down payment had been raised. - [Preaching For Souls! by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/preaching-for-souls/) - In a time when the world is growing worse in terms of evil, corruption, violence, and anti-Christian activity, there is a great need to stir the hearts of people with the message of the Gospel! - [Ministerial Ethics by Diego Mesa](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/ministerial-ethics/) - Why are some churches seemingly more blessed, prosperous, and favored, or seem to experience more growth, increase, and health than others? Could it be related to ethics? - [The Law of Faith by Bill Anzevino](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/law-of-faith/) - God has provided us with an instruction manual for life’s situations called the Bible. Contained within the Bible are the spiritual laws of God. - [Chronology of End-Time Events by Dave Williams](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/chronology-end-time-events/) - There is God-ordained order to Bible prophecy. Although we don't know the precise timing of all prophetic events, we can know the general schedule and why things are happening. - [When Less Is Actually More by Ryan Lamberson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/when-less-actually-more/) - Too often we continue to do more and more because we rarely stop and evaluate what ministries are still working and which aren’t. - [The Crown by Rhonda Lee Rogers](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/the-crown/) - You and I became royalty overnight upon the death of our Lord and Savior. When we take our place to rule and reign as Christ’s Ambassadors on the earth, we must rule in humility, love, and righteousness. - [Effective by Dave Mickelson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/effective/) - Several years ago, I and another pastor were doing a conference on bearing fruit. In John 15 Jesus spoke of fruit: bearing fruit, bearing much fruit, bearing lasting fruit. I concluded that His intention for His body was to be effective. - [Why I Welcome Funeral Opportunities for the Unchurched by David Osborne](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/funeral-for-unchurched/) - In the middle of the groan that came from my soul came the familiar voice of our Savior by His Spirit saying, “Your ‘showing up’ changes everything for them.” I knew in an instant that regardless of how well I conducted the service, which is a pressure I always feel, I had already provided the family with something they desperately needed: someone to minister to their pain. - [Leadership is an Inside-Out Job! by Haley Schurz](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/leadership-inside-out-job/) - Many aspire to leadership, but do not understand the privilege, responsibility, and stakes of it. Romans 12:8 tells those who have been given the gift of leadership to “lead with diligence.” - [Is It Courageous to Address Sexual Sin? by Virgil Stokes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/courageous-address-sexual-sin/) - "Thank you for being courageous, Pastor.” I was taken a bit off guard when one of my parishioners, a long-time Christian and a very bright man, made this comment after my sermon. The topic of the day was the power, the purpose, and the pitfalls of sex. I knew that some of the material might be challenging to a few members of our congregation, but it never occurred to me that it was “courageous” to broach the subject of sexual sin. - [A Practical, Functional Salvation: Not Just Two Events by Rodney Lloyd](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/practical-salvation/) - If being a Christian only means to be born again and then to go be with the Lord when we leave earth, then this means that my new life in Christ since December 1971 has been a waste. It would’ve been better to have died the day I received Jesus! - [Bouncing Back](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/bouncing-back/) - I’d love to learn what other pastors have done in recovering from a misstep? Would you share (1) a mistake you made in pastoring, and (2) what you did to recover from that mistake? - [Getting Counsel](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/getting-counsel/) - How do you, as a pastor, choose who to receive counsel from? What are some examples of where counsel has been really helpful to you, and have there been instances where it was important that you reject certain counsel? - [Best and Worst Traits](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/best-worst-traits/) - If there is one trait you love seeing in a staff member or volunteer, what is it? Similarly, what is one trait you feel is especially problematic in a staff member or volunteer? - [Self-Awareness](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/self-awareness/) - What trait in your own life has been the greatest challenge to you in your ministry? How did you recognize it, and what did you do to overcome it or compensate for it so that it did not adversely affect your church and ministry (or minimized the effect)? - [Your Personal Energy Management](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/personal-energy-management/) - How do you manage your energy level on a weekly basis? For example, what is your energy normally like on Mondays, and how do you plan accordingly? Are there things you strategically do to best manage your energy throughout the week? Are there things you try to do on certain days of the week to use your energy most effectively? - [Falling in Love with Inadequacy by Jim Cobrae](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/falling-in-love-inadequacy/) - When we are weak, He is strong! The following article is an excerpt from Jim Cobrae’s upcoming book, Followship: Pastoring in His Presence. This book will be released at the Pastors Gathering, hosted by the Rock Church in San Bernardino, CA (May 15-17, 2018). - [How the Spirit Helps](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/how-spirit-helps/) - Can you describe a couple of ways the Holy Spirit specifically helps you in your ministry? What difference does he make, and what do you do to make sure that you are partnering with him in ministry? - [What Would Jesus Say Today?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/what-jesus-say-today/) - In Revelation 2-3, Jesus spoke to seven local congregations. To six of them, he gave commendations, telling them what they were doing well. To five of them, he gave words of correction—encouraging them to make needed adjustments. - [Church Revitalization](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/church-revitalization/) - It seems like our church has been in a slump recently… like we’re going through the motions and are seeing some decline. What have other pastors done when they felt it was necessary to revitalize their congregation? - [Handling the Swings](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/handling-swings/) - As a pastor, you encounter people’s highest highs and lowest lows. We know Paul said to rejoice with those that rejoice, and to weep with those that weep (Rom 12:15), but how do you personally manage ministering to people individually during such times? Also, do you have any thoughts on directing your pulpit ministry when you know that some people in your congregation are celebrating great victories, and at the same time, others are going through great challenges? - [Encouragement](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/encouragement/) - As a pastor, what types of things have brought you the most encouragement when you were facing a difficult time. Can you give a specific example or two? - [Unique and Innovative Ministries](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/unique-innovative-ministries/) - As a pastor, what is the most unique and innovative ministry that you have seen? Maybe it’s a ministry that your church does that is unique to you, or maybe it’s something that you’ve heard of someone doing - [Altar Care Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/altar-care-ministry/) - We are looking for guidelines, resources, and training ideas to help make our workers more effective in helping those who have responded to altar calls. What procedures do other churches use to train their altar workers? What process do you take people through who respond to altar calls, and how do they do it? Are there any resources or outlines available for training altar care workers? What materials do you put into the hands of new converts, and how do you follow up on them? We want to see our altar care team better trained, better equipped, and more effective. What suggestions do other pastors have? - [Better Communication Skills](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/better-communication-skills/) - As a pastor, I preach and teach the Bible regularly, but I don’t always feel that I am connecting with the people. I observe other ministers who really seem to communicate and connect effectively with their audience. Can some experienced pastors share some thoughts with me about how to be a better communicator and how to really connect with my people? I know to “preach the Word” and to “be anointed,” but I guess I’m looking for other insights—maybe even natural things—on becoming a better public speaker. - [Business Sense](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/business-sense/) - As a pastor, I feel pretty good about most aspects of my responsibilities (spiritual, preaching, pastoral care, etc.), but I’m recognizing a deficiency in the business-side of ministry. I don’t have a business background, and I realize there’s a lot I need to know in those areas. I’d love to hear seasoned pastors share a few tips about the business lessons they’ve learned relative to their leadership in the church. Could you please share some business sense with me? - [Church Membership](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/church-membership/) - We have never had official "membership" in our church, but I'm thinking about initiating it. I'm curious as to what experiences other pastors have had with church membership. What are the pros and the cons? What requirements should we have for people to become members? What is taught in the membership classes and how extensive are they? What reasons are there for having or not having church membership? - [Confrontation](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/confrontation/) - As a pastor who loves to encourage and nurture others, I find it difficult to confront people. Can you give me some do’s and don’ts and how-to’s (or how not-to)? When do you confront and when do you simply overlook something? Can you give me some advice on how to confront a staff member, a volunteer, or a church member about an issue? Also, are there some preventative, "up-front" types of things I can do so that I don't feel a need to confront issues as often? - [Connecting with the Community](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/connecting-with-the-community/) - For some time, I've been feeling like our church is isolated from our community. I know that I've spent so much time focusing on the sheep that I haven't gotten involved in the community as I should. What are some of the ways pastors connect to their communities personally, and how do they lead their churches in having great community impact? - [Curriculum](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/curriculum/) - We could really use some help in finding good curriculum for all age-levels and for small group ministry. Any ideas? - [Declining a Gift](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/declining-a-gift/) - I recently returned a cash gift with a polite letter because it came in the same letter as a pastoral referral request for an application to a Christian school. It felt like a potential conflict of interest. I was happy to recommend the person and did so. What clear guidelines can you recommend for receiving or declining gifts/offerings in the future? Have you ever sent back or declined a gift/offering and under what terms? - [A Different Time?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/a-different-time/) - Is pastoring different today than it was ten, fifteen, or twenty years ago? It seems like it is, but I’m trying to define how it’s different. Is society different? Are church members different? Are the expectations and commitment levels of people different? Can you help me understand this? Read the responses. - [Discipleship and Assimilation](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/discipleship-and-assimilation/) - It seems that the only discipleship format out there that is working is the cell group. Is anyone doing anything different that is working? How are pastors plugging new believers into their churches and assuring that they are getting grounded in the Word and in fellowship? - [Equipping and Mobilizing for Evangelism](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/equipping-and-mobilizing-for-evangelism/) - It seems that the members of my church are way more inward-focused than outward-focused. Everyone enjoys good teaching and fellowship, but it’s rare that my members invite the unsaved to church or express any kind of deep concern for the lost. To be honest, I’m more teaching-oriented than evangelistic myself. What can I do to improve myself in these areas, and what can I do to help mobilize and equip my church members to become more evangelistically-minded? Are there any books, videos, or other resources that we can use for study guides? Help! - [Evolution of Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/evolution-of-ministry/) - How are you doing ministry different than you were ten years ago? How has your style and structure changed with time? How do you see your ministry changing in the next ten years? Do you have a succession plan in place, and if so, what is it? - [Family on Staff](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/family-on-staff/) - I'm considering hiring an immediate member of my family to be on our church staff. I've heard some pros and cons to this. What are some of the guidelines I should be aware of and implement to make this a success? What are the pitfalls I should watch out for? I'd love to hear from other pastors what's worked well for them and what's not worked so well in this regard. - [Fellowship with Local Pastors](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/fellowship-with-local-pastors/) - I'm considering joining a local ministerial alliance, and am wondering if that's a good investment of my time. These pastors are from varying backgrounds, and I wonder if the differing beliefs will create a problem. What do other pastors have to say about the benefits and possible pitfalls of being involved with other pastors in the area? - [Financial Reports](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/financial-reports/) - As a pastor, I'm curious as to what other pastors do in terms of providing financial reports to the congregation. Most of the people in our church are fine to simply let our board handle all of that, but a few of the people are from church backgrounds where detailed reports are given to the congregation. How much information do most churches give out, and how/when is that information disseminated? - [Finding the Right Blend](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/finding-the-right-blend/) - Paul not only said that all Scripture is inspired, but that it is, "...profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). He also told Timothy to, "convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching" (2 Timothy 4:2). How does a pastor find the right "blend" in his preaching? I want to be positive, uplifting, and encouraging in my preaching, but I know there are times that serious issues need to be addressed. How do you address negative issues without coming across as harsh or "beating the people up?" What tips would you give a young pastor who wants to preach the whole counsel of God without coming across as condemning? - [An Excerpt from Snapshots of Faith by Gerald Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/excerpt-snapshots-faith/) - If you will let faith work in you, it must be more than a problem solving method. It must change you as a person, and it must change your perspective. Have a faith bigger than if you get a new car. Have a faith bigger than if your plans are all fulfilled. - [Salvation is a Free Gift that Will Cost You Everything! by Jerry Moyer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/salvation-free-gift-that-costs-everything/) - I have noticed that when Christians describe their relationship with Jesus, they usually say “Jesus is my Lord and Savior.” Many times, it’s said so fast that it’s all slurred together like “Lordandsavior.” Like it’s all one word. - [Advice to a Fledgling Minister](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/advice-to-a-fledgling-minister/) - I've noticed that many people who begin in ministry do not stay in ministry long-term. If you had a young person from your church who had just finished Bible school and just accepted their first staff ministry position (at your church or somewhere else), what would be three things you would tell them that you think would help them continue in ministry for the long-haul? - [Is Bible Interpretation Really Necessary? by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/is-bible-interpretation-necessary/) - Today’s world is filled with many anti-Christian attitudes. Some of it is provoked by Satan who challenges the truth of God’s Word wherever he can. In other instances, it is brought on by the way the Church has dealt with some things. - [In Praise of Church Boards by Walker Schurz](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/praise-church-boards/) - For many leaders, the idea of working with a board has the same emotional response as a trip to the dentist for a root canal. It is necessary, but painful. There are certainly horror stories of rogue boards that are of no help at all. - [Let’s Go Fishing by Marcus Whitman](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/lets-go-fishing/) - Jesus made an amazing statement in Matthew 4:19 when speaking to a couple of fishermen. He said, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Notice He didn’t say, “I will make you holier, more spiritual, or bless you exceedingly.” - [The Dynamics of Miracles by Christopher Alam](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/dynamics-miracles/) - Last night a young man was carried to our Gospel Festival. He was totally paralyzed and unable to walk. As I prayed for the sick en masse from the platform, our Lord Jesus touched this young man. He stood up and began to walk, completely healed. Now to understand this, here are the reasons and dynamics as to why and how such miracles take place. - [2% Chance to Live: From Tragedy to Triumph by John Galinetti](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/from-tragedy-to-triumph/) - The Lord put it on my heart to share this testimony of my survival against all odds and how living by God’s principles for life has made all the difference. Little did I know that Wendy and so many were praying for me. By this time, less than eighteen hours after I crashed my jet ski and went facedown in the lake, intercession was going up for me all over the world. - [Friendships vs. Professionalism](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/friendships-vs-professionalism/) - How does one in a middle management position (associate pastor), foster friendships within the congregation and remain effective in a leadership role with those same people? When relationships develop into friendships it seems to result in a lack of respect (or less effectiveness) when I later have to function as a leader toward them. It seems to be a balancing act that I have not yet mastered. I want to be friendly, but I don’t want to minimize my effectiveness in leadership. What guidelines would you give to a staff minister who is trying to get this area right? - [Take Your Seat in the Ship by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/take-seat-in-ship/) - Today’s world is filled with many anti-Christian attitudes. Some of it is provoked by Satan who challenges the truth of God’s Word wherever he can. In other instances, it is brought on by the way the Church has dealt with some things. - [Love - God Touching Others through You by Melva Henderson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/god-touching-others/) - We can’t hide God! If we walk with Him, eventually who He is will flow out from within us. There’s a word in the English language many are not acquainted with, wafting, which means to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water. When we walk with God, He smoothly releases Himself through us and over circumstances in people’s lives. God longs to be released. - [Joseph: A Visionary Leader by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/joseph-visionary-leader/) - Reading the story of Joseph beginning in Genesis 37 stirs our soul to rise to new possibilities in life! Rising from the humble life of a shepherd’s son to becoming second in command over all of Egypt is something that makes for a “too-good-to-be-true” story! - [New Testament Love by Vidar Ligard](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/new-testament-love/) - In the world and even in the church today, there are different thoughts on what real love is. The world usually thinks of love as a strong feeling of affection. Many dictionaries will also agree that love is a warm or strong feeling of affection. - [Teaching Kids to Trust In God In an Uncertain World by Steve and Denise Olsen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/teaching-kids-trust-god/) - In the eyes of our children, this world can be a scary place. They see and hear news about earthquakes, volcano eruptions, floods and school shootings. They have friends whose parents are getting divorced or are dying of cancer. In the rural area of the Rocky Mountains where we live, every summer brings the threat of wildland fires. - [Iniquity Will Abound, and the Love of Many Will Grow Cold — How Should We Respond? by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/iniquity-will-abound/) - Jesus said, “...Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). In Greek, the word “iniquity” actually describes lawlessness. This verse could literally read: “…Because lawlessness shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. - [Transitions by Steve Roll](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/transitions/) - A transition is a change from one thing to another. One life season ends, another begins. A chapter in our life’s book ends. A new chapter waits to be written. What was is no longer. - [The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Will Strengthen Your Church! by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/gifts-holy-spirit-strengthen-church/) - [What to Do When Things Go from Bad to Worse by Pastor J.B. Whitfield](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/bad-to-worse/) - We are all being influenced by someone or something. You may think you are a free-thinker, and you don’t allow anyone to influence the way you act or think, but you are a result of the influencers you have had in your life. - [Teaching Our Kids to Expect Everything God Has for Them by Steve and Denise Olsen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/teach-kids-to-expect/) - Our God is a truly amazing, loving, limitless God! Over the years of our lives, we may have limited our thinking, and limited our faith by inaccurate teaching we grew up on, or by experiences we've had. - [Thoughts on Discipleship by Virgil Stokes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/thoughts-discipleship/) - Back in 1983, when I was just about to get out of Bible school, the Holy Spirit spoke to me by tongues and interpretation. He said, “A life lived selfishly is a life wasted. The only reason for a man to live is to bring others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and teach them to do likewise. For this reason I have called you. Don’t forget it.” - [Focus On Your Purpose by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/focus-on-purpose/) - Several years ago I enrolled in an online personal growth program. One of the things I had to do in that program was to state in one sentence what my life was about, and it had to include what I do on a daily basis. It took some time and some soul searching for me to write a sentence that described my purpose in life and in which I was involved in every day. - [Friends](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/friends/) - I've heard it said that a pastor and his wife should not have friends in the church. We are young in ministry, and are trying to navigate this issue properly. My wife and I are both very social people, and I can't imagine us being distant and aloof from the people God has called us to serve. However, we do want to avoid any pitfalls in this area. What are the pros and cons in the area of "friends in the church," and what can other pastors share with us from their experiences? - [Fulfillment and Frustration](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/fulfillment-and-frustration/) - As a pastor, what do you find to be the most fulfilling part of your ministry? What is the most frustrating thing you experience in ministry? How do you keep the frustrating part(s) from getting you down? - [ENGENDERED: What Was God Thinking? by Patsy Cameneti](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/engendered/) - For many years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching the subject of marriage and family, a topic I believe is very close to the heart of God. The Bible schools where I taught were in different countries with different traditions and cultures regarding the subject. - [This Generation! Every Nation? by Matt Beemer](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/every-nation/) - Is it possible that our generation will finally be the generation that brings completion to the Great Commission? If we commit to key strategic choices, we can, and we will! “We can if we want to!” That was the conclusion five William College students came too as they sheltered under the cover of a haystack in the middle a Western Massachusetts farm. - [The Legacy of Youth Ministry by Dr. Pamela McNeese](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/legacy-youth-ministry/) - The idea of gathering children for religious instruction has deep historical roots, as has been evidenced within the Jewish culture. The Hebrew people were considered nomads and the tribal leaders also were included in the role of pedagogy. - [90 Days of Believing God by Rodney Payne](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/90-days-believing-god/) - A genuine faith in God leads you to commit completely to Him. Commitment is a responsibility given to believers by God. Failing to take care of your responsibility cannot be credited to anything or anyone but you. It’s up to you to hear from God by faith. It’s up to you to trust the plan of God, and it’s up to you to handle your responsibility of commitment to God. - [Fulfillment and Frustration](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/fulfillment-and-frustration-2/) - As a pastor, what do you experience (practically speaking) that makes your work fulfilling? What contributes to you having a great day? Also, what do you experience (practically speaking) that makes your work frustrating? What contributes to you having a really challenging day? - [It All Depends: Changing the Picture You Fit Into by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/changing-picture-fit-into/) - Having the life and ministry God wants us to have is not totally up to God; it is dependent or contingent upon our response to His will. Sometimes God tells people things they don’t feel they can do or accomplish. - [What If I’m Not a Christian Superstar? by Greg Mohr](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/not-christian-superstar/) - Many churches are famous for recognizing and platforming the super-gifted and talented members of the body. Those talented musicians, singers, or artists who can bring immediate benefit to the ministry of the local church seem to receive an inordinate amount of attention and respect by church leaders compared to the average, everyday faithful member of the church. - [Great Traits](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/great-traits/) - What are the traits and characteristics you appreciate most in volunteers, workers, and leaders in your church? - [LIFE Internship / DEEP Bible Training Center by Pastors Dean & Kathy Shropshire](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/life-internship/) - When you talk to many young adults and ask them what they want to do with their lives, many have no idea. Or, some may think they do, but figure out shortly after, that they were mistaken. - [The Holy Spirit and Our Kids' Behavior by Steve Olsen](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/holy-spirit-kids-behavior/) - When you know that the Spirit of God is alive in your children, let them know that being led by the Holy Spirit is a normal, expected part of the life of every believer, including them! Depending on your own experience, you may have found yourself struggling over the years with the ability to hear from God. - [The Wisdom Challenge by Stephen Marshall](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/wisdom-challenge/) - When you know that the Spirit of God is alive in your children, let them know that being led by the Holy Spirit is a normal, expected part of the life of every believer, including them! - [Guest Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/guest-ministry-1/) - I am curious how other pastors today are handling financial responsibilities when it comes to guest ministers. Is it the host church's responsibility to cover all travel expenses in addition to lodging? Do churches generally receive an offering for the guest minister during each service, during certain services, or do they just provide an honorarium? Are expenses taken from the special offerings, or are they taken from the general fund of the church? In the event of conferences, does the church charge a fee for each person attending, or just receive offerings? - [Spiritual Cupbearers and the Pulpit’s Task by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/spiritual-cupbearers/) - We are living in the middle of an amazing outpouring of the Holy Spirit that the devil would like to derail. Most spiritual leaders are giving their very best to navigate these tumultuous times and to know how to minister in a world that seems to make less sense every day. - [Handling an Exodus](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/handling-an-exodus/) - As a young pastor, it’s been difficult for me when people leave our church. At times, I’ve taken it very personally when people leave, as though I have failed. In other situations, I’ve found myself getting angry at people when they leave. I don’t want to be crushed or calloused. How can I process these situations spiritually, emotionally, and even logistically when people leave the church. I have to deal with all of this internally, but I also have to continue to lead my staff and rest of the church people through these situations. Can you give me some advice on how to handle “departures” both on a personal level and as a leader? - [Hiring - Inside or Outside](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/hiring-inside-or-outside/) - As a young pastor, I’m in the process of building my staff. I’m deliberating how to fill our next staff position, and am contemplating on whether to hire from inside the church or to look outside. I’d love to get some insights from pastors on the pros and cons of hiring from within or without, and any general guidelines they use in considering and selecting people for staff positions. - [Holiday Schedule](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/holiday-schedule/) - How does your church operate through the holidays? What kind of special events, services, or outreaches do you have? Do you typically eliminate certain services to give families more time together? What do you and your family do on a personal level to make the season special and to keep yourself rested? - [Impatience?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/impatience/) - Seven years ago, my wife and I pioneered the church we now pastor. Other ministers tell me that we have made and continue to make good progress, but I thought we'd be further along after seven years of pastoring than we actually are. My wife tells me I just need to be more patient, but I think people should be more proactive doers of the Word than what I'm seeing. If the people who considered us their home church would all attend regularly, serve faithfully, give generously, and invite others consistently, we could be so much further along and be so much more effective than we currently are. I'm thankful for where we are, but I'm also frustrated because I see all kinds of unrealized potential. Am I unrealistic in my expectations? Am I being impatient? If so, how do I handle all of this. I don't want to "drive" the people, but I want to see them be all that God wants them to be. Help! - [Ablaze With God’s Word—The Fiery Effect of God’s Word in the Heart by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/fiery-effect-gods-word/) - If you want to keep your spiritual life fiery hot for the rest of your life on earth, you need to maintain a consistent intake of the Word of God. - [How To Experience A Deeper Relationship With God by Karen Jensen Salisbury](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/deeper-relationship-god/) - Unless we die an instantaneous death, it is a j Let me ask you a question: How did you get close to the people you’re close to? How did you get to know your parents, your best friend, your love, as well as you do? The answer is, you talked to them. You spent quality time with them. You listened to them and shared your heart with them. You couldn’t wait to hang out with them ourney we will all be forced to face, with very little preparation, skills, resources or past experiences to guide us through. - [Journey at the End of Life by Jodi Diehl](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/journey-end-life/) - Unless we die an instantaneous death, it is a journey we will all be forced to face, with very little preparation, skills, resources or past experiences to guide us through. - [Most Influential Books](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/most-influential-books/) - Other than the Bible, what two or three books have influenced your approach to pastoring and leadership the most? Can you share a sentence or two about how each of these books influenced you? What is the key thought you received from each one? - [Insights for Building](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/insights-for-building/) - What wisdom tips do you have for small (growing) churches that are starting their first building program? What wisdom do you have specifically for the pastor to consider before starting and during the building process? - [Leaders Who Don't Tithe](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/leaders-who-dont-tithe/) - I just discovered that one of our highly visible leaders (a volunteer) doesn’t tithe, and hasn’t tithed for some time. Should I speak to the leader about this, or leave it alone? Should I have some type of policy in place regarding tithing for our leaders and workers? For our church employees? How involved should I be in setting policies for this kind of thing, in monitoring it, or should I just leave it between the individuals and God? What do other pastors do in this regard? - [Living Together (Outside of Marriage)](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/living_together/) - We occasionally have people come to us who have been living together (outside of marriage) and they want us to perform a wedding ceremony for them. What should a pastor do in that kind of situation, and what kind of policies do churches have regarding this? - [Pre-Marital Preparation](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/pre-marital-preparation/) - We're looking to improve how we help couples prepare for marriage. How do other churches help prepare engaged couples? How many times do they meet with them and what topics are covered? What kinds of resources are used (e.g., books, DVDs, classes, inventories, etc.)? - [Marketing and Advertising](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/marketing-and-advertising/) - As the pastor of a fairly young congregation, I’d like to know what practical, proven methods are effective in growing a church. Should we invest in advertising and marketing, and if so what type of marketing is the most effective? What pros and cons have other pastors experienced in this area? Is there a ball-park figure (percentage) of our church budget that we should designate for advertising? - [Marriage & Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/marriage-and-ministry/) - It’s been difficult for me to balance ministry and marriage. Ministry seems to have so many demands that my marriage has suffered. Can seasoned pastors share some tips with me about what they’ve done to keep their marriages strong and vibrant in the midst of ministry responsibilities? - [Making Church members to think more outside-minded](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/outside_minded/) - I’m looking for ways to get my people more “outside minded.” What are other pastors doing that inspire outreach and evangelism among their members? What programs are effective? - [Ministry Surprises](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/ministry-surprises/) - What surprises did you encounter during your first years of ministry? Was it what you expected it to be? Did you have any unrealistic expectations prior to entering ministry (or early in ministry) that had to be adjusted and changed to accommodate for reality? What advice would you give to a young minister to help them prepare for the realities of church and ministry? - [Missions Support](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/missions-support/) - Our church really isn’t doing as much for missions as I’d like. What kinds of missions support and missions programs do other churches provide? What do other churches do to reach out to missionaries and their families on a personal level? - [Moral Accountability](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/moral-accountability/) - We recently became aware that one of our staff members was using a ministry computer to visit pornographic web-sites. What type of accountability systems do other churches and ministries have to help keep their staff members on “the straight and narrow?” What type of guidelines and education do churches provide to help staff members avoid inappropriate moral and sexual behavior, and finally, how do churches deal with it when a staff member or leader has behaved inappropriately in moral and sexual matters (not just on the internet, but also by inappropriate conduct with other individuals)? - [Multiple Services](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/multiple-services/) - Our church has grown, and our one Sunday morning service is getting crowded. I feel like we’re going to start losing people if we don’t start an additional service. We’re praying about what to do, but I’d love to hear from pastors who have added another weekend service. When is the right time to do it? How do I make sure that we’re ready for another service? How do I prepare the people? Are there any pitfalls I need to watch out for, and what do I need to do to make sure that this really benefits our church? - [More Than the Pastor](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/more-than-the-pastor/) - As a church grows it becomes more and more difficult for the pastor himself to make all of the home and hospital visits that need to be made. What are some methods that churches employ to communicate to the people that the pastoral staff truly cares even though the pastor cannot personally make all of the visits that are being required of him? - [Necessary Skills](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/necessary-skills/) - When I went to Bible School, I learned a lot of great things about Scripture and ministry. However, since becoming a pastor, I’m finding out that there are many other skills that are necessary, and I’m trying to get a handle on those. Is there a major skill you’ve had to learn for your personal well-being or in order to lead well? What is that skill, and how are you implementing it to be more effective? Can you describe it in such a way that will help me understand how I can be better equipped to live and to lead in ministry? - [Nourishing Yourself and Feeding Others](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/nourishing-yourself-and-feeding-others/) - What do you as a pastor do on a personal level to keep yourself fed and spiritually nourished? What are your personal reading and devotional habits? Also, what do you do in terms of your study and message preparation habits? How much time do you spend reading, studying, and listening to others preach, and how does that integrate into your message preparation? - [Originality in Sermons](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/originality-in-sermons/) - As a young preacher, I'm finding it helpful to get inspiration and ideas from others in writing my messages. Where is the line, ethically speaking, when it comes to gleaning and borrowing from other people's material in my own sermon preparation and delivery? At what point should I give credit to others? I'm also curious how much other pastors borrow from and are inspired by what other people have said/written, and how much of other pastor's preaching is entirely original to them? - [The Pastoral Spouse](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/the-pastoral-spouse/) - What role does your spouse play as you seek to carry out your pastoral call? In addition to your own personal experiences, how have you seen a spouse help or hinder other pastors? - [People Skills](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/people-skills/) - What are the two or three most important skills you've found that are necessary in dealing with people, and how do these skills help you lead? Did these come naturally to you, or did you have to work at developing them? - [Dealing with a Pinch?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/dealing-with-a-pinch/) - Our church has been feeling a pinch financially in the light of the current economic conditions. Are other churches being affected by what’s going on economically as well? If so, what types of things do pastors minister to encourage their people during these times, and what types of adjustments are pastors making to keep their churches healthy financially? - [Preaching Schedule](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/preaching-schedule/) - As a young pastor, I’ve just been preaching about whatever I feel inspired to preach. Sometimes I don’t know what I’m going to preach on Sunday morning until Saturday night. I don’t want to eliminate all spontaneity or being led by the Spirit, but should I have some kind of “preaching overview schedule” to make sure I cover certain topics each and every year? How do other pastors plan their preaching schedule and establish which topics they’re going to cover over the course of a year to ensure their people receive a well-rounded diet? - [Priorities](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/priorities/) - As a young pastor, I'm trying to learn how to get and keep my priorities straight. I've heard people say to put God first, family second, and church third. But how does that work out practically? What is it that pastors actually do to protect and to practice those priorities? - [Proper Protocol for Leaving a Church](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/proper-protocol-for-leaving-a-church/) - Is there a proper protocol for people leaving the church? It always seems difficult when people leave the church. Some are gracious in departing, some are not, and others just disappear. This can be painful to me as the pastor and unsettling to church members when their friends leave. I’d like to be able to teach some reasonable guidelines to people about the proper way to leave the church if that becomes their decision, but what’s reasonable for me to expect of people who depart for whatever reason? Has any pastor taught his people on the proper way to leave the church, and if so, what are the main points or considerations? - [Quality and Quantity](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/quality-and-quanitity/) - I'm trying to find the balance in my ministry and church between pursuing quality and quantity. I want to reach a lot of people, but I don't want to sacrifice quality of ministry in the process. Any tips on how I can establish a healthy balance in this area? - [Raising Funds for New Facilities](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/raising-funds-for-new-facilities/) - “I am considering entering into a capital campaign for a building project. What are the best ways to raise funds for new facilities? What are the pros and cons of capital campaigns? Is this something we should do in-house, or should we look for an outside company/service to assist us? Everything that we have done until now has been taken care of from the general budget in terms of construction and purchasing land, but our next project is going to be much larger. Thanks for any advice along these lines." - [Reading](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/reading/) - I am trying to become more disciplined in my reading habits as a pastor, and I'm curious what other pastors do to stay well-read. What percentage of your reading is from the Bible, and what percentage is in other types of books? How much do you read per day, per week? How much of your reading is geared toward spiritual books, theological books, practical books, etc.? Are there certain authors you read after more than others? Are there some books that you find yourself reading on an annual basis? Do you ever do any recreational reading? - [Men’s Ministry by Pastor Ron McKey](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/mens-ministry/) - According to recent data, only 1 in 6 men attend weekend services. We are not connecting with them. In fact, most times when we do address men in our Churches, we are telling them what they are doing wrong or how they are neglecting their responsibilities. - [The Role of Tongues in the Local Church by Keith Trump](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/role-of-tongues-in-church/) - There has always existed, within the framework of church history, two extreme views regarding the role of tongues in public worship services. Unfortunately, in both their theological positions and practice, churches have tended to swing to either one extreme or the other. - [Receiving an Offering](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/receiving-an-offering/) - Are there any techniques or mechanics that I should know to be more effective when I receive the tithes and offerings from the congregation? No one has ever really taught me “how” to receive an offering, and it seems there should be principles that I could benefit from. I don’t want to hype or pressure people, but neither do I want to feel backward or apologetic in receiving the offering. Are there any tips seasoned pastors could share that will help me be more effective? - [The Power of Church Planting by Lance Fricke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/power-church-planting/) - Years ago, there was a movie called Pay It Forward where a young boy attempts to change the world with one idea. The idea was not just to pay back a favor to someone who had helped you, but to pay it forward with good deeds done to new people. - [Responding to Criticism](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/responding-to-criticism/) - When a disgruntled exiting staff member or church member spreads lies about you as the pastor among people in the church what is the best response? Address it publicly, privately with the parties involved, or ignore it? It used to be that lies, gossip, etc. were spread only by word-of-mouth, but now these things can be posted on blogs, etc. and that seems to extend their shelf-life. Any thoughts? - [Learning to Say "No"](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/learning-say-no/) - By nature, I'm a people-pleaser. I want to accommodate people, but I find that I often say "yes" to some requests on the spur of the moment, only to regret it later. I find myself getting over-committed and wishing I wasn't so impulsive to agree to things that seem good at the moment, but really aren't beneficial in my overall schedule (or in the church's overall ministry). Can other pastors help me learn how to say "no" without offending people? How can I be more strategic in what I say "yes" to, and how can I keep better control of my life, my commitments, and my schedule? - [Small Groups](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/small-groups/) - As a pastor, I'm looking to help facilitate small group fellowship among our people. What are other churches doing with small groups? What formats and approaches seem to work the best? I'd love to hear what types of guidelines, resources, curriculum, etc. that other pastors have used successfully. What are the pros and cons of small groups? - [Sharing With My Spouse](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/sharing-with-my-spouce/) - As a pastor, I don't want to keep secrets from my spouse, but I'm not always sure it's wise to tell her every problem that's going on in the church. Is it ever wise to guard and protect one's spouse from certain information that would be hurtful or discouraging to her? What criteria do I use in deciding which information to share and which information to withhold? - [Seeker Sensitive Churches](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/seeker-sensitive-churches/) - I’ve been considering and exploring various styles of ministry lately. I have certain core values that compel me to hold to an emphasis that is strong in the Word of God and the Holy Spirit, but I’m also seeing many churches that could be termed "seeker sensitive" that are seemingly experiencing a lot of growth. Is it possible to integrate certain principles from other churches without compromising our core values? Are there pros and cons in this area? - [A Sense of Humor](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/a-sense-of-humor/) - I know it’s vitally important to keep a sense of humor in ministry, and I know it’s also important to not take yourself too seriously (even though we take our calling seriously). I’d love to hear pastors share some of their funnier moments in ministry, including their bloopers and blunders. - [Staff Evaluation and Coaching](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staff-evaluation-and-coaching/) - As a pastor, I regularly observe the performance of my staff members and leaders. I don't want to be a perfectionist or a micro-manager, but I want to see everyone given to excellence, thoroughness, and attention to detail. How do I instill these values in my leaders? How can I give them feedback (which sometimes involves correction) without making them feel that I'm always "riding them?" - [Staff Meetings](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staff-meetings/) - What is the best way to lead staff meetings; especially with full and part-time staff, or even volunteer staff? - [Staff Communication](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staff-communication/) - As a pastor, I had a situation where a church member confided in one of my staff members about a particular matter (they are friends). Because of the way it was shared, my staff member never conveyed the information to me. I ended up making some church-related decisions and taking some actions which I never would have taken had I known what the staff member knew. Am I wrong to be concerned that my staff member felt more loyalty to the church member than to me as the pastor? How should I address this to this particular staff member, and how should I communicate with my overall staff about what I expect regarding this type of scenario? - [Staff Development](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staff-development/) - I’m looking for insights on how to work with and develop my staff, not so much what to expect from them, but rather, I’d like to know: “What are a pastor’s responsibilities toward his or her staff?” - [Staying on Track](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staying-on-trach/) - As a young minister, I've noticed how many ministers seem to get off-track in some glaring way during the course of their ministries. I never want to do anything that dishonors God or become someone who brings reproach to the Gospel or misrepresents the Lord Jesus Christ. I've always heard the admonitions about "the gold, the girls, and the glory," but can you share with me what you feel are the root areas of sin (or neglect, disobedience, attitude problems, etc.) that ultimately open up the door to these more obvious sins. - [Staying Focused](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staying-focused/) - As a pastor, I find myself having to deal with so many interruptions and distractions that it’s hard to stay proactive with my schedule. It seems like I’m always putting out fires, and then I don’t have enough time for family, study, prayer, etc. The problems I find myself dealing with are legitimate and do require some attention, but how do I keep myself from being completely side-tracked by all these issues? - [Strengthening Marriages](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/strengthening-marriages/) - What does your church do to strengthen marriages? What kinds of resources (books, videos, classes, etc.) have you found helpful? Are there any special tools, such as personality inventories, etc. that you've found to be helpful? Does your church offer any type of counseling for couples, marriage retreats, etc.? How often do you teach on marriage and relationships from the pulpit? I'm looking for any and all ideas that we can possibly implement in our church to help our couples have successful marriages. - [How do you deal with stress in the ministry?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/stress-ministry/) - How do you deal with stress in the ministry? Do you have hobbies? How much time do you take off, and what do you do when you’re off? What have you learned in ministry that has helped you deal with stress and pressure? - [Time Off](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/time-off/) - What do other pastors do to relax? - [Toxic People](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/toxic-people/) - Is there a time for a pastor to cut off communication with toxic people? - [Volunteers](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/volunteers/) - What do other churches do to inspire people to become volunteers, to recruit them, to train them, and to appreciate them? - [Weekly Routine](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/weekly-routine/) - I'm trying to get a handle on my schedule and bring some order into my world. Do other pastors have some kind of routine in their schedule? - [How to Be Abased and How to Abound](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/how-to-be-abased-and-how-to-abound/) - Can pastors advise me on how to be a steady, proficient, and wise steward in both lean times and in times of abundance. - [Which Translation(s)?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/which-translations/) - Which Translation(s)? I wonder which translation pastors preach from the most?. - [Cleaning Up After a Guest Minister](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/cleaning-up-after-a-guest-minister/) - How do I follow up with what I feel was a big mistake on my part? What can I do to "clean up" now, and also avoid such situations in the future? - [Vital Statements](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/vital-statements/) - I would love to hear a collection of statements from various pastors. What are the concise statements they have which communicate the vision and purpose of their churches? - [Most Important Skills](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/most-important-skills/) - What three skills help you the most in carrying out your pastoral ministry? How do they help you, and to what degree did you feel gifted in these three areas, and how much did you have to work to acquire and or develop them? - [Developing and Delegating](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/developing-and-delegating/) - I'm curious how other pastors develop their leaders, and how they delegate responsibilities to others. I'd like to increase my proficiency in these areas, and would love to get insights from other pastors. - [The End-Times](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/the-end-times/) - What are some of the approaches that other pastors take in teaching on such issues, and what are the basic things that pastors teach about the end-times? - [Church Software and Apps for Today's Giving](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/church-software-todays-giving/) - With technology changing at a rapid rate, it seems confusing trying to find the right user-friendly software to handle the giving records at church. I wonder what church software the different churches are using and why? - [Accessibility?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/accessibility/) - I’m a pastor who is endeavoring to balance church, marriage, family, work, etc. How accessible should I be? Should I be accessible 24/7 to everyone? - [Life-Long Learning](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/life-long-learning/) - I've heard it said that pastors need to be life-long learners. That makes sense to me, but I wonder exactly how pastors go about accomplishing that? - [Do-Over](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/do-over/) - If you had a chance to do something over relative to your journey in ministry, what would it be? This question is not meant to get anyone to focus on past mistakes, but rather, to help younger ministers learn from the wisdom and experience of others. - [Communication Skills](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/communication-skills/) - I want to learn how to be a better communicator. I've been told to "preach the word" and to "have the anointing," but what are some practical skills I can learn from seasoned communicators? - [The Condition of the Church](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/condition-of-church/) - What do you perceive the condition of the Church in America to be? Where is the Church (overall) doing well, and where do significant improvements need to be made? What are you endeavoring to do through your own life and ministry to bring improvement? - [Hosting Guest Ministers](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/hosting-guest-ministers/) - Approximately how many guest ministers do you have in your pulpit each year? Do you have a specific purpose when you have a guest minister, and what do you look for in selecting those you will invite to share with your people? What is your philosophy and approach when it comes to providing compensation for a guest minister? Finally, what benefits has your church received from guest ministers in the past? - [Beyond the Pulpit](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/beyond-pulpit/) - We all know that pastors regularly teach and minister to others from the pulpit. How do I, as a pastor, more effectively mentor, coach, instruct, and disciple others when I’m outside of the pulpit? - [Easter Evaluation](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/easter-evaluation/) - I would love to hear feedback about how other churches do their Easter weekend services. What do they do that’s special, different? - [Staffing Questions](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/staffing-questions/) - When is it best to add to your staff by promoting from within, and when is it best to go outside and bring someone in? If I do need to hire from without, what are the best channels and avenues through which to seek a qualified staff member? - [Standards for Those Who Serve](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/standards-those-who-serve/) - It seems harder and harder to find “qualified” people. Do pastors ever modify their standards in order to get people involved serving, even in entry-level types of positions? What kinds of character and lifestyle standards do other pastors and churches communicate for those who are going to be involved in serving? - [Current Tensions in the United States](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/current-tensions-in-us/) - It seems that the whole nation has been riveted on news relative to racial tensions, allegations of systemic discrimination against minorities, the targeting of police in deadly attacks, etc. What can a pastor say, and what can churches do to be a part of the solution, to be salt and light? How can a pastor help people to have godly attitudes and perspectives and to be true representatives of Christ during troubled times? - [Audio Interview with Grady and Becky Pickett, Missionaries in Iraq](https://tonycooke.org/audio-interviews/pickett-interview/) - [Apathy and Complacency in the Church](https://tonycooke.org/audio-interviews/apathy-in-church/) - Tony recently had the privilege of sitting down with Rick Renner, Bible teacher and pastor of Good News Church in Moscow, Russia, to discuss the current spiritual climate of the Church. - [Sex, Power, and Abuse](https://tonycooke.org/audio-interviews/sex-power-abuse/) - In recent months, there has been an absolute explosion of allegations of sexual harassment and improper sexual conduct in the government, in media, and entertainment industries. What are we to make of all this? - [Ministering Hope in the Midst of Disaster](https://tonycooke.org/audio-interviews/hope-in-disaster/) - A brief audio interview with Pastor Jim that I hope you will take time to listen to it. One month ago, the eye of hurricane Harvey went directly over Jim’s community in Victoria, Texas. - [Social Media and Church Leaders](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/social-media-church-leaders/) - As a pastor, I preach on various moral, ethical, and social issues from a biblical standpoint. However, I avoid expressing personal opinions when it comes to partisan political issues. How much prerogative does a pastor have to address these issues to staff and to high-level volunteers? Do any churches have written statements they use to communicate such guidelines? - [A Bible School in the Church?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/bible-school-in-church/) - Some churches offer a lay-Bible school, and some even offer certain college or university classes. What are the pros and cons of some of these types of approaches? - [Inventories and Testing](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/inventories-testing/) - I hear other pastors talk about giving "personality profiles" and “gift mix tests” to help determine the temperaments and the giftings of their people. I’ve also heard of these being used in providing spiritual guidance, especially in terms of helping people prepare for marriage. Has this truly been helpful to churches and the people taking these kind of inventories? If so, how? Can you tell me some of the better tests and inventory tools that are available for use in the local church? - [Devotionals?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/devotionals/) - What are some of the different devotional books or materials that other pastors have found helpful for themselves personally and for their members? - [Responding to Discouragement](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/responding-discouragement/) - What do you do when you find yourself facing discouragement? I know that praying and reading the Bible are typical responses, but how specifically do you pray, and are there particular areas of Scripture on which you focus? - [Reminding Staff](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/reminding-staff/) - I am learning that some of the staff and other leaders don’t know certain things (or need to be reminded regularly of things) that I would have assumed they would be mindful of. What are two or three things that other pastors regularly emphasize or remind their staff and key leaders about? - [Spouse and Children](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/spouse-children/) - What can I do to help my spouse and children not only survive church and ministry, but thrive in the midst of it? - [What Constitutes Discipleship and Maturity?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/what-constitutes-discipleship-maturity/) - As a pastor, what are the traits and characteristics you look to help promote and build into people as you move them deeper into discipleship and further in maturity? - [Setting the Right Moral Tone](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/setting-moral-tone/) - I have been amazed, as I’m sure many other pastors are, to witness the moral decline in our society over the last decades. As a pastor, I want to set the right tone in what is ministered in our congregation. - [Church Security](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/churchsecurity/) - What are some of the things, naturally speaking, that other churches are doing to address security concerns in today’s societies? Do other churches have armed security during services? - [Addressing Racism from the Pulpit](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/addressing-racism-from-pulpit/) - With the recent expressions of racism, bigotry, and hatred in the U.S., how are different pastors responding? What should be said or not said from the pulpit? - [Recognizing the Call](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/recognizing-call/) - Two questions about ministry and the calling: (1) How did you as a pastor realize that you were called to ministry and to the pastoral office in particular? (2) Knowing that many are called to serve who are not called to preach, per se, how do you help other people recognize and discern their calling? - [Comparison?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/comparison/) - Have you ever fallen into the trap of comparing yourself with other pastors? If so, what resulted? How did you learn to quit comparing yourself with other ministers and focus on being yourself and doing what God asks of you? - [Guidelines for Youth Workers](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/guidelines-youth-workers/) - We are bringing a new youth minister on staff, and I wonder what types of guidelines we should set for him relative to how he interacts with the young people. We have heard horror stories of people who work with youth who put themselves in compromising situations and faced terrible accusations. - [Specialization?](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/specialization/) - It seems like different churches and pastors have different specializations or emphases in their presentation and ministry. I realize every church is called to worship, to teach, to evangelize, etc., but I see some churches being much stronger in certain areas than others. I would like to hear from other pastors how they manage the “general” responsibilities of ministry and still carry out whatever specializations they might feel called to fulfill. - [Keys to Connecting](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/keys-connecting/) - As a teacher/preacher, I believe that my content is solid, but I’m not always satisfied with how well I feel I am connecting with the people. What advice can other pastors give me on how I can be a better communicator, and more specifically, how I can truly connect better with those who hear me? - [Relationships With Other Ministers](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/relationships-other-ministers/) - How important is it for me to have relationships with other ministers in my community? What about relationships with other ministers who are not in my community, but are friends? Honestly, I stay busy enough with my own staff and my own church that it’s not easy to find time for meaningful relationships with peers in ministry. What is the value, and how much effort do other pastors put into their relationships with other ministers? - [Most Impacting Series](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/most-impacting-series/) - If there is one series you have taught that had the most significant impact on your congregation, what was it? What was the topic, and what impact did it have? - [Mid-Week Small Groups](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/midweek-small-groups/) - We are considering dropping our mid-week “sanctuary service” and offering small groups instead. I would be very interested in hearing from other pastors who have done this type of thing. Did it work well or not? What is the best way to do it? What potential pitfalls should I be aware of? - [What You Wish People Knew](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/what-wish-people-knew/) - Is there something you wish people understood about pastors and pastoring? This doesn’t have to be about you personally, but something that would help people better understand, relate to, and receive from their pastor. - [Bible Study Software](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/bible-study-software/) - What computer software do you use to assist you in your Bible study and sermon preparation? In addition to software that you might pay for, are there free websites that are helpful to you also? - [Effective Offerings](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/effective-offerings/) - What tips can you give that will help a pastor be more effective in receiving regular tithes and offerings? What about receiving special offerings, such as for a missionary or guest speaker? Any principles I should understand and implement? - [Benevolence Requests](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/benevolence-requests/) - We are looking to formalize a process for handling benevolence needs. How do other churches handle such requests, and what processes do they have for receiving, reviewing, and approving benevolence requests? Do other churches use deacons or other staff members for such matters? - [Changes](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/changes/) - What are you doing differently in pastoring, preaching, leading, etc., than you did 10, 15, or 20 years ago? What prompted you to make these changes, and what results are you seeing from these adjustments? - [2019 Focus](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/2019-focus/) - What do you, as a pastor, see yourself focusing on in 2019? Are there areas of personal growth, staff development, or overall church goals that you have in your heart? What do you want to see happen in this coming year in your life, in your church emphases, and in the lives of those you lead? - [Honoring Moms and Dads](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/honoring-moms-dads/) - In the states, Mother’s Day was just observed, and Father’s Day is coming up in June. What do you and your church do to bring special focus to moms and dads on these holidays? How much emphasis do you place on them in your messages, and are there any specific things your church does (or has done) that has been particularly notable? - [Book Recommendation](https://tonycooke.org/pastors-forum/book-recommendation/) - Is there a particular book or two that you have read in the last year that has significantly impacted you personally or sharpened your pastoral leadership? What is the title (or titles), and how did the book (or books) impact you? - [Uma vida sobrenatural de Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/uma-vida-sobrenatural/) - Existem muitas implicações morais, éticas e práticas no que a Bíblia ensina, mas o cerne do envolvimento de Deus em nossas vidas é a presença e o poder do Espírito Santo. - [Tesouros – O antigo e o novo de Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/tesouros-antigo-novo/) - Eu estava participando de um culto em uma igreja uma vez e, durante o momento do louvor, a congregação cantou algumas das mais recentes canções de adoração. Logo em seguida, houve uma transição direta para um dos belos e antigos hinos da igreja. - [Onde Descontos não se Aplicam de Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/onde-descontos-aplicam/) - Acabamos de passar pelo natal – uma época do ano em que todos estão à procura de descontos. Talvez você tenha acordado super cedo na véspera de natal e tenha batalhado com a multidão ou talvez tenha vasculhado a internet, tentando pegar um ou mais presentes com um grande desconto. - [Encorajadoras lições de John Wesley](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/encorajadoras-john-wesley/) - Até sua morte em 1791, aos 88 anos, Wesley havia viajado 250.000 milhas, ministrando a Palavra de Deus (maior parte a cavalo). Ele pregou 42.000 sermões e escreveu 250 livros e panfletos. - [Pronto a deixar-Te?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/pronto-deixar-te/) - A parte que vem chamando a minha atenção é a que diz: “Sinto que sou vacilante, pronto a deixar-te, meu Deus”. Vendo as coisas na perspectiva do nascido de novo, eu quero contestá-la. - [Lições Tiradas de Reis Passados](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/tiradas-de-reis-passados/) - Algum tempo atrás, eu estava lendo sobre os diversos reis que passaram pelo Antigo Testamento e me deparei com a seguinte descrição que me deixei espantou! - [Está Consumado (E Não “Estou Consumado”)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/esta-consumado/) - “Está consumado”. O Senhor Jesus proferiu essas palavras radicais, palavras que alteraram a eternidade em Seu momento final na cruz (João 19:30). Seu precioso sangue foi derramado. - [O Amor de Deus é o Bandolim de uma Pequena Garota](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/amor-deus-bandolim/) - É vital não nos esquecermos da importância de uma alma, de uma pessoa. Somos encorajados a pensar grande, a sonhar grande e a planejar grande. Queremos ver o amor de Deus e Sua mensagem se expandindo até os confins da Terra, a incontáveis multidões. Amamos aquela palavra que começa com m: multiplicação. - [O Treinamento de Líderes é Bíblico?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/treinamento-de-lideres-biblico/) - Recentemente, vi uma postagem compartilhada por diversas pessoas em uma rede social. Parecia que tal postagem questionava a validade do treinamento de líderes no contexto pastoral/ cristão. Ali, era apresentada a ideia de que o termo servo aparece mais vezes na Bíblia do que o termo líder. - [Cristianismo Biscoito da Sorte](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/cristianismo-biscoito-da-sorte/) - Tenho certeza que você já comeu alguma vez em um daqueles restaurantes chineses, em que o garçom serve biscoito da sorte após a refeição. Não creio que muitas pessoas levem tais mensagens a sério, mas as pessoas gostam de quebrar o biscoito para ver o que ele diz. - [Apreciando o Mover Sutil do Espírito Santo](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/apreciando-mover-espirito-santo/) - Ao longo da História da Igreja, o Espírito Santo tem se manifestado para curar, para abençoar, para libertar e para encher de poder. Da mesma forma que é maravilhoso ler a respeito dos “sinais notáveis” de Deus (Atos 4:16), também é importante reconhecer e apreciar o total espectro do mover do Espírito Santo, incluindo sua forma mais sutil de se mover. - [Tirando o “Dis” do Funcional](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/tirando-funcional/) - Disfuncional tem se tornado uma palavra bem popular em nossa sociedade. Alguns ouvem tal termo e pensam em uma anomalia médica – algum órgão ou parte do corpo não funcionando corretamente. - [Consequências Indesejadas](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/consequences-indesejedas/) - As pessoas amam previsibilidade. Gosto de saber que, se fizer tal coisa, obterei determinado resultado. Isaac Newton abordou tal fato em suas leis quando determinou que, “Para toda ação, há uma reação”. Em outras palavras, se eu pegar uma bola de borracha e quicá-la, ela voltará com uma velocidade simular. Espiritualmente falando, a Bíblia aborda sobre a lei da semeadura e da colheita: “Tudo aquilo que o homem semear, ele também colherá”. - [Consolo ao Ferido](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/consolo-ao-ferido/) - Recentemente, eu falei para a congregação do pastor Terry Roberts, perto de St. Louis, Missouri. Ele me pediu para ensinar a respeito do luto, e, depois, foram lançados alguns grupos para auxiliar pessoas nesse processo. Foi bom voltar atrás e revisitar alguns materiais do meu livro, Vida após a Morte: Redescobrindo a Vida após a Morte de um Ente Querid. - [Em Desvantagem: Quando as Probabilidades Não Estão a Seu Favor](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/quando-probabilidades-seu-favor/) - Na vida, enfrentamos situações em que os números não estão a nosso favor. Circunstâncias, pessoas, estatísticas, tempo e outros fatores parecem trabalhar contra nós. - [O Dever de Alertar?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/dever-de-alertar/) - Se uma ponte está interrompida e alguém coloca um aviso para me informar, seria isso algo ruim? Uma pessoa verdadeiramente me ama se me vê indo em direção a uma catástrofe e negligencia em me avisar? Não cometa erros com relação a isso: o chamado e o dever de um ministro é o de proclamar o Evangelho – a boa nova sobre Jesus Cristo! Jesus direciona Seus discípulos originais: “Vão pelo mundo inteiro e anunciem o evangelho a todas as pessoas” (Marcos 16:15, NTLH). - [Seis Vezes em que Jesus Treinou Seu Time](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/seis-vezes-jesus-treinou-seu-time/) - Quando John Wooden treinou o time masculino de basquete da Universidade da Califórnia em Los Angeles (UCLA) – ele liderou o time em dez campeonatos nacionais – ele era um defensor de detalhes e um proponente do trabalho em equipe. - [Pregação, Popularidade e Ira de Deus](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/pregacao-popularidade-de-deus/) - Vance Havner afirma, “Popularidade matou mais profetas de Deus do que a perseguição jamais fez”. Eu acho que a isso também pode ser aplicado a busca por popularidade. - [Cinco Nações: Fotos e Notícias](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/cinco-nacoes-fotos-noticias/) - Durante esse mês de abril, 2018, tive o privilégio de viajar e ministrar em cinco nações – Inglaterra, Suíça, Líbano, Alemanha e Chipre. Durante esse tempo, lecionei 33 vezes e ministrei para líderes de aproximadamente 45 congregações diferentes. - [Reflexões sobre o Filme: Paulo, Apóstolo de Cristo](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/paulo-apostolo-de-cristo/) - Recentemente, eu e Lisa celebramos o meu aniversário de 59 anos em Warner Robins, Geórgia. Estávamos na companhia de bons amigos, Pastor Dave e Kendall Watrous. Posso dizer que foi um dia muito bom. - [Outro Olhar sobre o “Chamado”](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/outro-olhar-sobre-chamado/) - Somos chamados! Quer tenhamos sido chamados para sermos pregadores e estarmos atrás do púlpito ou tenhamos sido chamados para cumprir outra tarefa, esses e outros versos indicam que o chamado de todo crente é ser sal, luz, embaixador, testemunha, servo e uma benção. - [Você É um Salva-Vidas Espiritual?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/salva-vidas-espiritual/) - Durante minha adolescência, eu passei três verões como salva-vidas em uma piscina pública. Refletindo sobre tal experiência, percebi que há diversas similaridades entre o exercício de salvar vidas e o serviço ministerial. Acredito que tais semelhanças possam fornecer percepções importantes. - [Só Acaba Quando Termina](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/acaba-quando-termina/) - Yogi Berra foi o autor da famosa afirmação: “O jogo só acaba quando termina”. Como um jogador e treinador de baseball, ele, sem dúvidas, viu minhas reviravoltas ao longo de sua carreira. - [Estamos Fazendo a Pergunta Certa?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-portuguese/estamos-fazendo-pergunta-certa/) - Correndo o risco de soar excessivamente crítico, gostaria de abordar a respeito de algo que tenho observado. Com que frequência ouvimos pessoas argumentarem a respeito de seus propósitos e pedirem a Deus para realizar seus desejos? Elas perguntam: “Qual é o meu propósito?” - [The Fundamentals by Duane Hanson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/the-fundamentals/) - Even though we’re all familiar with this basic message, I’d like to specifically address the fundamental issues of our faith. Let’s look and see how the Message Bible translates this verse, which might help us look at it differently than we have in the past. - [Character, Calling, and Contribution (Part 2) by Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/character-calling-contribution-pt2/) - The world is comparison crazy! People compare almost every physical quality or material possession. I wish I could tell you the church is exempt from this wicked worldly attribute but unfortunately I can’t. - [Don’t Dam It by Virgil Stokes](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/dont-dam-it/) - This year, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “I’m turnin’ it up!” He is going to do more of what He loves to do. The Spirit of God will be moving in the earth in a greater way. - [Five Vital Steps in Planning for Retirement by Dr. Dan Beller](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/five-vital-steps-in-planning-for-retirement/) - For a Pastor, the word retirement is a misnomer because we never really retire from doing some kind of ministry (serving others). - [No One Could Know by Kristan Gray](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/no-one-could-know/) - Kristan writes, “While most all names have been changed, every story in No One Could Know is my gut-wrenchingly honest account of my life…my personal struggle with overwhelming shame and self-loathing after an abortion—and later, rape.” - [The Prayer of Frustration by Walker Shurz](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/prayer-of-frustration/) - Leading people towards a God-given destination is inherently frustrating. It seems that God many times chooses the dissatisfied because they see what He sees - [How to Make the Right Decisions by Karen Jensen Salisbury](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/how-to-make-right-decisions/) - Over the years I’ve had a lot of people say to me: “I don’t know what to do or which way to turn,” or “I’m so afraid of making the wrong decision,” or “If God would just tell me what to do, I’d do it!” - [Character, Calling, and Contribution (Part 1) by Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/character-calling-contribution-pt1/) - We live in a comparison-centered world. People compare: houses, cars, spouses, physical qualities, clothing, and professions. - [Kidamazoo from Valley Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/reviews-of-resources/kidamazoo-valley-family-church/) - Valley Family Church is excited to announce the launch of Kidamazoo Studios - a fun-packed, fast-moving, faith-based kids church curriculum that will revolutionize the way kids church is done! - [How Loyal Is Your Staff? by Marvin Yoder](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/how-loyal-is-your-staff/) - Every leader who has staff working for them has to deal with the issue of loyalty. They can put up with a lot of other things being less than perfect, but loyalty from the staff to the leader is absolutely vital. - [Testing the Ice by Mark Brazee](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/testing-the-ice/) - Growing up in Michigan, I learned something about taking careful steps. There are lakes from one end of the state to the other, and much of the year, they are frozen over with ice. - [Transformation on the Path to 'Happily Ever After' by Denise Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/transformation-on-the-path-to-happily-ever-after/) - In so many marriages, a wife begins her journey as Cinderella. She glides down the aisle in her beautiful white gown to marry Prince Charming and to become his crowning joy as the wife of his dreams. - [Maximizing Ministry on Patriotic Holidays by Scott Robles](https://tonycooke.org/holiday-resources/maximizing-ministry-on-patriotic-holidays-by-scott-robles/) - [Church and Ministry Tax Q&A - Credit Card Rewards by Mark Helland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/tax-qa-ccrewards/) - Is it okay to use air miles and points that were accumulated based on ministry-paid purchases or travel, and redeem those miles and points for personal items or trips in the future? - [The Tithe is Holy by Glen Johnson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/tithe-holy/) - [Tell Your Money Where to Go by Dale Marples](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/tell-money-where-to-go/) - Money seems to have a mind of its own and will go where it wants to go unless you have a plan, tell it where to go. - [Assuming the Leadership Role by Dr. Dan Beller](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/from-chaplain-to-pastor/) - While the new pastor may be the leader by position, he may not in actuality be the true leader of the church. - [The Role of Faith Communities in Suicide Prevention by Dr. Tim Doty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/suicide-prevention/) - Faith communities can offer specific programs to further encourage social connectedness and positive mental health in times of struggle. - [When Should I Refer for Counseling by Dr. Dale Doty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/refer_counseling/) - [Guidelines for Meaningful Prayer in Counseling by Dr. James E. Johnson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/prayer-in-counseling/) - [Red Flags in Financial Planning by Mike Mazzei](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/financial-planning-red-flags/) - If your financial planner focuses all of his or her attention on the firm and not on you, you have the wrong financial advisor! - [Manage Your Church for Financial Success by Dave Marples](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/church-financial-success/) - If we in the church can demonstrate that we also are managing for success, we can reach our community. - [Spiritual Surgery by Rick Renner](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/spiritual-surgery/) - The “sharp sword with two edges” in Revelation 2:12 represents Christ’s ultimate authority in all matters, including those of life and death. However, there is another important insight to be gleaned from this symbolism as well. - [Pastor and Spouse: What Do You Do When the Pain Thresholds Don’t Match? by Gerald Brooks](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/pain-thresholds-no-match/) - If you’re going to make it in ministry, you have to define your God-given purpose. It can’t be your brother’s idea. It can’t be your sister’s idea. - [Law Enforcement Chaplaincy by Mark Clements](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/law-enforcement-chaplaincy/) - Modern day law enforcement chaplaincy is still rather new. The International Conference of Police Chaplains, the premier law enforcement chaplain organization in the world, was only founded in 1973. - [How to Increase Year-End Giving with Tax-Saving Strategies by Mark Helland](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/increase-year-end-giving/) - One thing that every non-profit organization has in common is the need for ongoing donations and the end of the calendar year presents a huge opportunity. - [Surviving the Pressure Cooker: How One Couple Overcame Ministry Stress to Create a Successful Marriage by Maria Foslien](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/surviving-pressure-cooker/) - Going from “a match made in heaven” to near divorce and back again sums it up. We had a great first few years of marriage. After four years we went onto the mission field and it all fell apart. The mission field itself wasn’t to blame. It simply forced weaknesses to the forefront. - [Facing Personal Crisis While Maintaining Public Ministry by Rev. Dean Hawk](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/facing-personal-crisis/) - Back in early 90’s my wife, Kim, and I faced a family crisis. We were crushed, gasping to catch our emotional breath, and wounded by an attack of the enemy. What we faced is irrelevant. Sorry, no juicy details. - [Stiamo Ritornando alle Indulgenze? Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/stiamo-ritornando/) - [Un Vangelo di Irresponsabilità?](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/un_vangelo_di/) - [Sezione Umoristica](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/sezione-umoristica/) - [Risolvere il Problema Principale per cui le Persone abbandonano la Chiesa Locale](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/risolvere_problema/) - [Scuotitela di Dosso e Saltaci Sopra – La Lezione di un Vecchio Mulo](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/scuotitela_di_dosso/) - [Mettere in Pratica: La Chiave per una Comunicazione che porta Trasformazione](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/mettere_in_pratica/) - [Religione Pura by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/religione-pura/) - [Guidare in Riserva: Riempire il Tuo Serbatoio e Rinnovare la Tua Passione](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/guidare_riserva/) - [Il Dio dei Nuovi Inizi](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/il_dio_dei_nuovi/) - [Gesù e la Gabbietta per Uccellini Rev. Paul Harvey](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/gesu_e_la_gabbietta/) - [Fede Superficiale – Miti sulla Maturità Spirituale (prima parte)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/fede_superficiale_1/) - [Fede Superficiale – Miti sulla Maturità Spirituale (seconda parte)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/fede_superficiale_2/) - [Fede e Medicina by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/articles-in-italian/fede-medicina/) - Mi è stata diagnosticata una certa malattia e sto assumendo dei farmaci. Recentemente ho scoperto che esiste la “Guarigione Divina”. - [Why Leaders Fail by Gordon Lindsay](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/why-leaders-fail/) - Every minister prays for success in his chosen work. Many dream of the “big break.” Well and good. But if and when this happens, there is a danger that the man may become swept away by his own successes. - [The Edict of Milan (313 A.D.)](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/edict-of-milan/) - Your worship should know that it has pleased us to remove all conditions whatsoever, which were in the rescripts formerly given to you officially, concerning the Christians and now any one of these who wishes to observe Christian religion may do so freely and openly, without molestation. - [Book Recommendations: To Better Care for People...](https://tonycooke.org/reviews-of-resources/book-recommendations/) - An overseas Bible School recently inquired about books to use in training future pastors to be more effective in offering spiritual and biblical guidance. - [Wired for Relationships By Pastor Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/wired-for-relationships/) - [Visitor Follow-up by Joe Cala](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/visitor-follow-up/) - So many Pastors live week-to-week, month to month and year to year just waiting to see where they'll be in regards to church growth. - [Taking a Break From The Pastor’s Weekly Briefing](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/taking-break/) - A national survey in 2001 of more than 2,500 Christian religious leaders conducted by Duke Divinity School showed that 76 percent of Christian clergy were either overweight or obese, 15 percentage points higher than for the general U.S. population. - [Second Fiddle by Beth Jones](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/secondfiddle/) - [Sabbatical Policy by Pastor Dave Williams](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/sabbatical_policy_dave_williams/) - [Purchase of Land by Charlie Daniels](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/purchase-land/) - [Personality Disorders in the Church by Dr. Dale Doty](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/personality-disorders/) - The classification of personality disorders is often misunderstood. We have all come in contact with people who have such disorders, whether we have recognized them or not. - [Fixing the #1 Reason Why People Leave Churches by Rev. David Huskey](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/people_leave_churches/) - [Pastoring Your Community: How Positive Community Relations Brings Favor Pastor Scott Porter](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/pastoring-community/) - [Why Would a Pastor Study Psychology? by Dr. Jeff Walker](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/pastor-psychology/) - The primary roles of a pastor are to feed the spirit and to shepherd the soul of each woman or man the Lord entrusts to the care of that minister. - [To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out (Part 2 of 2)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/opt-out2/) - Pastors have several key tax issues that make them uniquely different from other American taxpayers, including the housing allowance, self-employed treatment for W-2 wage earners and the ability to opt out of the social security system. - [To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out (Part 1 of 2)](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/opt-out/) - Pastors have several key tax issues that make them uniquely different from other American taxpayers, including the housing allowance, self-employed treatment for W-2 wage earners and the ability to opt out of the social security system. - [“Once Upon a Time” or “Such a Time as This?” by Linda Sharkey](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/once-upon-time/) - [Ministerial Detox - We All Need Cleansing by Pastor Jim Herring](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/ministerial-detox/) - [Keeping the Tithe Holy](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/keep-tithe-holy/) - [Keeping the Tithe Holy | Pastor Rick Sharkey](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/rick-sharkey/) - [Keeping the Tithe Holy | Pastor Mark Garver](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/mark-garver/) - [Keeping the Tithe Holy | Pastor Glen Johnson](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/glen-johnson/) - [Helping the World Find Your Church on the Internet By Dean Berg](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/internet-seo/) - [Increased Scrutiny on Non-Profit Organizations & How Churches Should Respond Now by Mark Helland, CPA](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/increased-npo/) - In working with my many church and ministry clients, an overriding concern these days seems to be an increasingly adversarial relationship between non-profit organizations (“NPO’s”) and the federal government/Internal Revenue Service. - [Income Tax Return Filing Requirements for Churches and Ministries](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/income_tax_filing/) - [Faith that Flows from Grace Christopher Alam](https://tonycooke.org/articles-by-others/faith-flows-grace/) - Christopher Alam was born a Muslim and received Jesus Christ in 1975. After enduring much persecution including spending almost an entire year in prison for preaching the Gospel, Christopher was threatened with execution. - [The Westminster Shorter Catechism](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/westminster-shorter-catechism/) - [Why God Used D. L. Moody - By R.A. Torrey](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/why-god-used-dl-moody/) - [The Ten Commandments](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/ten-commandments/) - [Ten Reasons Why I Believe the Bible is the Word of God - By R. A. Torrey](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/ten-reasons/) - I was brought up to believe that the Bible was the Word of God. In early life I accepted it as such upon the authority of my parents, and never gave the question any serious thought. But later in life my faith in the Bible was utterly shattered through the influence of the writings of a very celebrated, scholarly and brilliant skeptic. - [The Somerset Confession of Faith](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/sommerset-confession-of-faith/) - [Stephen’s Sermon Before Being Martyred](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/stevens-sermon-before-martyred/) - [Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Jonathan Edwards](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/sinners-in-the-hands-angry-god/) - [The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/resolutions-of-jonathan-edwards/) - [The Serenity Prayer](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/serenity-prayer/) - [Qualifications for Bishops, Elders, and Deacons](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/qualifications-bishops-elders-deacons/) - [Paul’s Sermon on Mars’ Hill](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/pauls-sermon-on-mars-hill/) - [Peter’s Sermon on the Day of Pentecost](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/peters-sermon-day-of-pentecost/) - [Nicene Creed](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/nicene-creed/) - [The Apostle Paul’s Great Chapter on Love](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/pauls-chapter-on-love/) - [Mother Teresa’s Message to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.](https://tonycooke.org/riches-from-history/mother-teresas-message/) ## Pages - [Home Page](https://tonycooke.org/) - For February 2021, Tony Cooke Ministries features 8 new articles by Tony Cooke, and one new article from Lisa Cooke. - [Bio for Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/about-tcm/tony-cooke-bio/) - Since 2002, Tony and Lisa have traveled full-time with an assignment of “Strengthening Churches and Leaders.” Tony’s passion for teaching the Bible has taken him to forty-seven states (US) and thirty-one nations. - [Holiday Resources](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/holiday-resources/) - [Riches from History](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/riches-from-history/) - Christianity was not invented yesterday. It behooves us to respect and honor those, who, through the ages, have sought to be faithful to the truth of Scripture and to articulate those truths which are most precious and necessary. - [Pierson](https://tonycooke.org/pierson/) - [Italy](https://tonycooke.org/italy/) - [Promotional Photos](https://tonycooke.org/about-tcm/cooke-promo-photos/) - Download promotional photos of Tony and Lisa Cooke. - [Free Video Series](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/free-audio-and-video/free-video-series-2/) - Enjoy free Video Series by Rev. 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Tony Cooke. - [Book Promo Video](https://tonycooke.org/about-tcm/book-promo-videos/) - [Bio for Tony Cook Ministries](https://tonycooke.org/about-tcm/tony-lisa-bio/) - Tony and Lisa Cooke has been serving the Body of Christ in various capacities since 1980. Tony’s passion for teaching the Bible has taken him to more than forty-seven states and thirty nations. - [Seminars](https://tonycooke.org/seminars/) - Rev. Tony Cooke often conducts topic-based seminars in conjunction with Sunday ministry at churches. Contact us if you'd like to host a seminar with Tony Cooke! - [Purpose and Vision of Tony Cooke Ministries](https://tonycooke.org/about-tcm/purpose-vision/) - Tony and Lisa Cooke understand the challenges and demands encountered by spiritual leaders. They have a great passion for the success of ministers and the local church. - [Partnership](https://tonycooke.org/partnership/) - Lisa and I are tremendously grateful for the people who help us in our assignment of strengthening churches and leaders. If you are already a partner, thank you! If you’re considering supporting our work, I trust the following information will help you as you contemplate contributing to our ministry. - [Funeral Resources](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/funeral-resources/) - [What Would Jesus Say?](https://tonycooke.org/what-would-jesus-say/) - [Baptism and Communion Messages](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/baptism-and-communion-messages/) - [Because The Lord is My Shepherd](https://tonycooke.org/because-the-lord-is-my-shepherd/) - [The End of the Spectator Church](https://tonycooke.org/the-end-of-the-spectator-church/) - [Audio Interviews](https://tonycooke.org/audio-interviews/) - [God's Heart Concerning Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage](https://tonycooke.org/gods-heart-concerning-marriage-divorce-remarriage/) - [Articles in Italian by Rev. Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/italian/) - Nel corso degli ultimi anni ci siamo impegnati a realizzare il compito di “fortificare le chiese e i leader”. Il nostro sito web è stato uno dei maggiori mezzi utilizzati per adempiere questa visione e, nel corso del solo anno 2009, siamo stati visitati da utenti di 159 nazioni. - [Free Video](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/free-video/) - Enjoy an archive of Rev. Tony Cooke's sermons and other helpful videos! - [Free Media](https://tonycooke.org/free-media/) - [Video Archives](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/video-archives/) - Enjoy an archive of Rev. Tony Cooke's sermons and other helpful videos! - [Audio Messages and Interviews](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/audio-messages-and-interviews/) - Listen to free audio messages, sermons, and interviews with Rev. Tony Cooke and various guests and ministers on a wide variety of topics. - [Qualified](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/free-audio-and-video/free-video-series-2/qualified/) - Watch this Video Series by Rev. 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For many years, this matter of eternity was unresolved in my own life. - [In Search of Timothy Seminars](https://tonycooke.org/timothy/) - “In Search of Timothy” is a one-day seminar that will add value to your staff and other key church leaders, maximize their performance, and increase their effectiveness. - [Building God's Dream Team Seminars](https://tonycooke.org/dreamteam/) - The term “Dream Team” reminds many of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team that included such legends as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. - [Heroes Seminars](https://tonycooke.org/heroes/) - “Heroes” is a three-hour seminar that brings inspiration and instruction in the art of being exceptional! Based on the belief that every person was born for significance, this training emphasizes that all of us can make a dramatic impact on the lives of others by serving sacrificially from the heart and by going the extra mile. “Heroes” accentuates biblical values such as destiny, teamwork, servanthood, and loyalty. - [Excerpts From Life After Death](https://tonycooke.org/excerpts-from-life-after-death/) - You may have picked up this book for one of several reasons. Perhaps someone you love has died, and you need comfort in this challenging time, wisdom on how to put matters into perspective, and strength to move on with your life. - [Thank You](https://tonycooke.org/store/thank-you/) - [What Christian Leaders are Saying about Grace: The DNA of God by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/what-christian-leaders-are-saying-about-grace-the-dna-of-god-by-tony-cooke/) - [Quotes](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/quotes/) - This article archive contains all of the content written and produced by Rev. Tony Cooke. - [What We Do Matters to God](https://tonycooke.org/free-resources/video-archives/what-we-do-matters-to-god/) - Tony recently preached for Pastor Sam Smucker at the Worship Center in Lancaster, PA. 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Si usted tiene el deseo de ser utilizado por Dios y ser altamente provechoso para su pastor, ¡En busca de Timoteo es para usted! - [The End of Spectator Church: Answering God’s Call to Full Engagement](https://tonycooke.org/product/the-end-of-spectator-church/) - For many Christians, "church" is defined by attending an occasional Sunday service mired in an audience mentality. Virtually ineffective and having no impact, we have become a cultural Christianity that creates passive believers. 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[The River Church (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-river-church-warren-oh/) - ['Better Together' Marriage Retreat (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/better-together-marriage-retreat-warren-oh/) - [International Travel](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/international-travel-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-11/) - [Kenneth Copeland Bible College (Fort Worth, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/kenneth-copeland-bible-college-fort-worth-tx/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-7/) - [Living Word Family Church (Deming, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-deming-nm/) - [Island Church Galveston (Galveston, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/island-church-galveston-galveston-tx/) - [Impact Church (Murfreesboro, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/impact-church-murfreesboro-tn/) - 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3:30pm (MT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/guest-on-the-truth-liberty-live-call-in-show-330pm-mt/) - [The End of Spectator Church Seminar (Greenville, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-end-of-spectator-church-seminar-greenville-pa/) - [Faith Family Church (Harlan, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-harlan-ia-3/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-10/) - [Living Faith Fellowship Church (Superior, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-faith-fellowship-church-superior-ne-4/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-claremore-ok-2/) - [International Travel](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/international-travel/) - [Word of Life Christian Center (Greenville, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-of-life-christian-center-greenville-pa-2/) - [Resurrection Life Church (Rome, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/resurrection-life-church-rome-ny-3/) - [Pastors' Gathering (Tahlequah, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/pastors-gathering-tahlequah-ok/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-9/) - [Faith Life Church (Tampa, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-life-church-tampa-fl-2/) - [Our Finest Hour Church (Coweta, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/our-finest-hour-church-coweta-ok/) - [Living Word Family Church (St. Joseph, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-st-joseph-il-4/) - [Resonate Church (Newaygo, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/resonate-church-newaygo-mi/) - [RMAI Regional Retreat](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-regional-retreat/) - [Summit Church (Springfield, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/summit-church-springfield-va-5/) - [Lake Church (Mannford, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lake-church-mannford-ok-3/) - [Life Church (Boise, ID)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-church-boise-id-3/) - [Life Bible College (Boise, ID)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-bible-college-boise-id-2/) - [The Grand Church (Kinder, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-grand-church-kinder-la-6/) - [The End of Spectator Church Seminar (Kinder, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-end-of-spectator-church-seminar-kinder-la/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-9/) - [Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship (Huntington Park, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/praise-chapel-christian-fellowship-huntington-park-ca-2/) - [The Rock Church and World Outreach Center (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-and-world-outreach-center-san-bernardino-ca-2/) - [Cornerstone Church (Dothan, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-dothan-al-4/) - ["The Bob Dutko Show" Radio Interview (Detroit, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-bob-dutko-show-radio-interview-detroit-mi/) - 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[By His Word Christian Center (Tacoma, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/by-his-word-christian-center-tacoma-wa-7/) - ["The End of Spectator Church: Answering God's Call to Full Engagement" Seminar (Williamston, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-end-of-spectator-church-answering-gods-call-to-full-engagement-seminar-williamston-mi/) - ["In Search of Timothy" Seminar (Rolla, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-rolla-mo/) - [Grace Church (Rolla, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/grace-church-rolla-mo-2/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co-7/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl-6/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-6/) - [Berean Church (Pittsburgh, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/berean-church-pittsburgh-pa-2/) - [New Creation Church (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-longmont-co-6/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Canton, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-canton-oh-3/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Atlanta, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-atlanta-ga-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-raleigh-nc/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-rancho-cucamonga-ca-9/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (St. Louis, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-st-louis-mo-4/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo-8/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm-10/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Orlando, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-orlando-fl-5/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-puyallup-wa-7/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-10/) - [Mount Hope Church (Williamston, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mount-hope-church-williamston-mi/) - [Faith Fellowship Church (Wirtz, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-fellowship-church-wirtz-va-2/) - [Christian Assembly (Industry, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/christian-assembly-industry-pa-5/) - [Abundant Life Church (Tahlequah, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-church-tahlequah-ok-2/) - [Abundant Life Church (Tahlequah, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-church-tahlequah-ok/) - [Life Revolution Church (Owasso, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-revolution-church-owasso-ok/) - [Impact Life Church (Red Deer, AB Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/impact-life-church-red-deer-ab-canada-2/) - [Qualified Seminar (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/qualified-seminar-hayward-ca/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-8/) - [Berean Church (Pittsburgh, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/berean-church-pittsburgh-pa/) - [Living Word Christian Church (LaCrosse, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-christian-church-lacrosse-wi/) - [RMAI Luncheon (Schenectady, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-luncheon-schenectady-ny/) - [Abounding Grace Christian Church (Schenectady, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abounding-grace-christian-church-schenectady-ny-2/) - [Rhema Bible Training College (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-college-broken-arrow-ok-2/) - [Rhema Bible Training College (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-college-broken-arrow-ok/) - [Mount Hope Church (Lansing, MI) - Zoom Sessions](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mount-hope-church-lansing-mi-zoom-sessions/) - [Living Faith Victory Church (Yakima, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-faith-victory-church-yakima-wa/) - [The Rock Church and World Outreach Center (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-and-world-outreach-center-san-bernardino-ca/) - [The Ark Church (Conroe, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-ark-church-conroe-tx-2/) - [Harvest Bible Church (Stockton, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/harvest-bible-church-stockton-ca-2/) - [Abundant Life Family Church (Dodge City, KS)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-family-church-dodge-city-ks/) - [Trailhead Church (Graham, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/trailhead-church-graham-nc-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-claremore-ok/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co-6/) - [Summit Church (Springfield, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/summit-church-springfield-va-4/) - [RHEMA Brazil](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-brazil-2/) - [DestiNations Bible School (Hungary) - Zoom Teaching](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/destinations-bible-school-hungary-zoom-teaching/) - [New Creation Church (Glenwood Springs, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-glenwood-springs-co-2/) - [Covenant Life Church (Chandler, AZ)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/covenant-life-church-chandler-az/) - [Impact Family Church (Austin, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/impact-family-church-austin-tx-3/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-8/) - [Life Church (Allentown, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-church-allentown-pa/) - [Champion City Church (Edmonton, AB Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/champion-city-church-edmonton-ab-canada/) - [The Lord's Church (Bartlett, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-lords-church-bartlett-tn/) - [Mid-South RMAI Regional Retreat (Pigeon Forge, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mid-south-rmai-regional-retreat-pigeon-forge-tn/) - [Nice, France](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/nice-france-3/) - [Impact Family Church (Austin, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/impact-family-church-austin-tx-2/) - [Cedar Point Church (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cedar-point-church-claremore-ok-4/) - [Experience Church.tv (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/experience-church-tv-puyallup-wa-5/) - [2022 MWPA Family Camp (Green Lake, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/2022-mwpa-family-camp-green-lake-wi/) - [Living Word Church (Jonesboro, AR)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-church-jonesboro-ar-2/) - [New Creation Church (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-longmont-co-5/) - [Abundant Living Family Church Bible School (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-living-family-church-bible-school-rancho-cucamonga-ca/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl-5/) - [East Coast Bible College (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-bible-college-oviedo-fl-2/) - [Victory Church (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-raleigh-nc-4/) - [Foundations Christian Fellowship (Mendota Heights, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/foundations-christian-fellowship-mendota-heights-mn-2/) - [RMAI Regional Retreat (Upper-Midwest Region)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-regional-retreat-upper-midwest-region/) - [Church for All Nations (Colorado Springs, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/church-for-all-nations-colorado-springs-co-3/) - [Elevate Church (Newhall, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/elevate-church-newhall-ca/) - [Tree of Life Church (United Kingdom)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/tree-of-life-church-united-kingdom/) - [RHEMA Hyderabad India (Zoom)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-hyderabad-india-zoom/) - [RHEMA Mumbai/Nagpur (Zoom)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-mumbai-nagpur-zoom/) - [Seven Churches of Revelation Tour](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/seven-churches-of-revelation-tour/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Canton, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-canton-oh-2/) - [The Grand Church (Kinder, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-grand-church-kinder-la-5/) - [Rhema Austria](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-austria/) - [Washington DC Gospel Truth Conference 2022](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/washington-dc-gospel-truth-conference-2022/) - [Victory Church (Fremont, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-fremont-oh-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Atlanta, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-atlanta-ga/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-rancho-cucamonga-ca-8/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo-7/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (St. Louis, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-st-louis-mo-3/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm-9/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Orlando, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-orlando-fl-4/) - [RHEMA Guatemala](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-guatemala/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-7/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-puyallup-wa-6/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-9/) - [Faith Family Church (Victoria, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-victoria-tx-4/) - [New Life Church (Morrisville, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-life-church-morrisville-nc-2/) - [Impact Family Church (Austin, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/impact-family-church-austin-tx/) - [Men's Retreat (Tennessee, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mens-retreat-tennessee-il/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-5/) - [The Family Church (McAllen, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-family-church-mcallen-tx-3/) - [Victory Church (Troy, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-troy-pa/) - [The Rock Church (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-san-bernardino-ca-4/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Canton, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-canton-oh/) - [Living Word Family Church (St. Joseph, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-st-joseph-il-3/) - [Faith Family Church (Canton, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-canton-oh-2/) - [By His Word Christian Center (Tacoma, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/by-his-word-christian-center-tacoma-wa-6/) - [Victory Christian Center (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-christian-center-warren-oh/) - [Faith Christian Center (Seekonk, MA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-center-seekonk-ma-3/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-6/) - [Lighthouse Church (Mount Juliet, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lighthouse-church-mount-juliet-tn-2/) - [Lighthouse Church (Mount Juliet, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lighthouse-church-mount-juliet-tn/) - [Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship (Huntington Park, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/praise-chapel-christian-fellowship-huntington-park-ca/) - [Experience Church.tv (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/experience-church-tv-puyallup-wa-4/) - [Reach Church (Sand Springs, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/reach-church-sand-springs-ok-3/) - [Grace Family Church (Newton, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/grace-family-church-newton-ct/) - [Word of Life Christian Center (Greenville, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-of-life-christian-center-greenville-pa/) - [RMAI Northeast Regional Retreat](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-northeast-regional-retreat/) - 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[Miracles and the Supernatural Through Church History - Seminar](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/miracles-and-the-supernatural-through-church-history-seminar-3/) - [In Search of Timothy - Seminar (Tyler, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-tyler-tx/) - [Miracles and the Supernatural Through Church History - Seminar](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/miracles-and-the-supernatural-through-church-history-seminar-2/) - [Miracles and the Supernatural Through Church History - Seminar](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/miracles-and-the-supernatural-through-church-history-seminar/) - [Victory Family Church (Belleville, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-family-church-belleville-il-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oviedo-fl-5/) - [Living Word Church (Branson West, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-church-branson-west-mo-2/) - 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[Getting the Most Out of Your Bible - Seminar (Victoria, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/getting-the-most-out-of-your-bible-seminar-victoria-tx/) - [Rhema Bible Church (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-church-broken-arrow-ok-2/) - [ChooseLife Church (Hobbs, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/chooselife-church-hobbs-nm-3/) - [New Covenant Church (Ennice, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-covenant-church-ennice-nc-3/) - [Living Word Family Church (Naples, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-naples-fl-2/) - [Life Church (Boise, ID)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-church-boise-id-2/) - [In His Image - Retreat](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-his-image-retreat/) - [London, England](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/london-england-2/) - [Rhema (Paris, France)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-paris-france/) - [Living Glory Church (Lafayette, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-glory-church-lafayette-la-2/) - [Vertical Church (West Haven, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/vertical-church-west-haven-ct-3/) - [Our Finest Hour Church (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/our-finest-hour-church-broken-arrow-ok/) - [Life of Faith Bible Church (Louisville, KY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-of-faith-bible-church-louisville-ky-2/) - [New Life Church (Morrisville, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-life-church-morrisville-nc/) - [Faith Fellowship Church (Wirtz, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-fellowship-church-wirtz-va/) - [City Church (Traverse City, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/city-church-traverse-city-mi/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-4/) - ['Qualified' Seminar (Eureka Springs, AR)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/qualified-seminar-eureka-springs-ar/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl-3/) - 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[Faith Family Church (Canton, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-canton-oh/) - [London, England](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/london-england/) - [Nice, France](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/nice-france/) - [Rome, Italy](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rome-italy/) - [Cairo, Egypt](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cairo-egypt/) - [Selcuk, Turkey](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/selcuk-turkey/) - [Vienna/Wels, Austria](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/vienna-wels-austria/) - [Pereria, Colombia](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/pereria-colombia/) - [Larnaca, Cyprus](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/larnaca-cyprus/) - [Bonn, Germany](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/bonn-germany/) - [Beirute, Lebanon](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/beirute-lebanon/) - [Lausanne, Switzerland](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lausanne-switzerland/) - [Southern England](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/southern-england/) - [Gracepointe Church (Peachtree City, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/gracepointe-church-peachtree-city-ga/) - [The Rock Church & World Outreach Center (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-world-outreach-center-san-bernardino-ca-3/) - [Christian Assembly (Industry, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/christian-assembly-industry-pa-3/) - [Faith Family Church (Victoria, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-victoria-tx-3/) - [Faith Life Family Church (Warner Robins, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-life-family-church-warner-robins-ga/) - [The Seed Church (Savannah, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-seed-church-savannah-ga-2/) - [LIFT Seminar (Savannah, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lift-seminar-savannah-ga/) - [Church Alive! (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/church-alive-albuquerque-nm-2/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-albuquerque-nm/) - [World Outreach Center (Milwaukee, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/world-outreach-center-milwaukee-wi/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Norcross, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-norcross-ga-4/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-rancho-cucamonga-ca-3/) - [Vertical Church (West Haven, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/vertical-church-west-haven-ct-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm-4/) - [Grace Christian Church (Fon du Lac, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/grace-christian-church-fon-du-lac-wi/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oviedo-fl-4/) - [Experience Church.tv (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/experience-church-tv-puyallup-wa-2/) - [The Worship Center (Lancaster, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-worship-center-lancaster-pa-2/) - [RMAI Event (Lancaster, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-event-lancaster-pa/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-puyallup-wa/) - [Victory Church (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-raleigh-nc-2/) - [Marriage Conference (Myrtle Beach, SC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/marriage-conference-myrtle-beach-sc/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-4/) - [Faith Life Church (Tampa, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-life-church-tampa-fl/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co-3/) - [Victory Life Church (Hampton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-life-church-hampton-va-4/) - [Victory Life Church (Hampton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-life-church-hampton-va-3/) - [Victory Family Church (Belleville, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-family-church-belleville-il/) - [Lisa Cooke: Victory Family Church (Belleville, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lisa-cooke-victory-family-church-belleville-il/) - [Living Outreach Church (Custer, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-outreach-church-custer-sd/) - [In His Image Bible Course](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-his-image-bible-course/) - [RMAI Event (Glenwood Springs, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-event-glenwood-springs-co/) - [Abundant Life Christian Center (East Syracuse, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-christian-center-east-syracuse-ny-2/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Williamston, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-williamston-mi/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Greensboro, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-greensboro-nc/) - [Victory Community Church (Rochester, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-community-church-rochester-ny/) - [Abundant Life Christian Center (East Syracuse, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-christian-center-east-syracuse-ny/) - [Vertical Church (West Haven, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/vertical-church-west-haven-ct/) - [CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - Living Word Family Church (Naples, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/canceled-due-to-weather-living-word-family-church-naples-fl/) - [Right Direction Church, International (Columbia, SC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/right-direction-church-international-columbia-sc/) - [Franklin First Assembly of God (Franklin, IN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/franklin-first-assembly-of-god-franklin-in-2/) - [Life of Faith Bible Church (Louisville, KY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-of-faith-bible-church-louisville-ky/) - [Living Faith Fellowship Church (Superior, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-faith-fellowship-church-superior-ne-2/) - [Recife, Brazil](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/recife-brazil/) - [CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - The Seed Church (Savannah, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/canceled-due-to-weather-the-seed-church-savannah-ga/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-3/) - [New Creation Church (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-longmont-co-2/) - [Building God's Dream Team Seminar (Staunton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/building-gods-dream-team-seminar-staunton-va/) - [Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (Staunton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-worship-center-and-world-outreach-staunton-va-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Toronto, Ontario Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-toronto-ontario-canada-3/) - [The City Church (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-city-church-mississauga-ontario-canada-3/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo-3/) - [River of Love Christian Fellowship (Malta)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/river-of-love-christian-fellowship-malta/) - [Journeys of Paul in Greece Tour 2017](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/journeys-of-paul-in-greece-tour-2017/) - [Good News Church (Moscow, Russia)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/good-news-church-moscow-russia/) - [Spirit of Life Church (Indianapolis, IN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spirit-of-life-church-indianapolis-in/) - [New Creation Church (Glenwood Springs, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-glenwood-springs-co/) - [Influencers 2017 Conference (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/influencers-2017-conference-rio-de-janeiro-brazil/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-3/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-2/) - [Zoe Bible Church (Billings, MT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/zoe-bible-church-billings-mt/) - [The Family Church (McAllen, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-family-church-mcallen-tx-2/) - [New Covenant Church (Ennice, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-covenant-church-ennice-nc-2-2/) - [Living Faith Fellowship Church (Superior, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-faith-fellowship-church-superior-ne/) - [Faith Family Church (Sioux Falls, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-sioux-falls-sd-2/) - [Resurrection Life Church (Rome, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/resurrection-life-church-rome-ny-2/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Salt Lake City, UT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-salt-lake-city-ut/) - [New Creation Church (Salt Lake City, UT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-salt-lake-city-ut/) - [Word Fellowship Church (Chouteau, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-fellowship-church-chouteau-ok/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Pittsburg, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-pittsburg-ca-2/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-3/) - [Spokane Christian Center (Spokane, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spokane-christian-center-spokane-wa-5/) - [Spokane Christian Center (Spokane, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spokane-christian-center-spokane-wa-4/) - ["Building God's Dream Team" Seminar (Cheyenne, WY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/building-gods-dream-team-seminar-cheyenne-wy/) - [Family Harvest Church (Cheyenne, WY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-harvest-church-cheyenne-wy-2/) - [Living Word Family Church (St. Joseph, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-st-joseph-il-2/) - [Iglesia Palabra Pura (Pereira, Colombia)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/iglesia-palabra-pura-pereira-colombia/) - [LISA COOKE: Women's Tea "God and My Girlfriends" (Tacoma, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lisa-cooke-womens-tea-god-and-my-girlfriends-tacoma-wa/) - [By His Word Christian Center (Tacoma, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/by-his-word-christian-center-tacoma-wa-2/) - [Christian Assembly (Industry, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/christian-assembly-industry-pa-2/) - [Victory Christian Outreach Center (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-christian-outreach-center-wisconsin-rapids-wi/) - [Faith Family Life Center (Monticello, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-life-center-monticello-mn-2/) - [Revival Fire Men's Conference (Paynesville, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/revival-fire-mens-conference-paynesville-mn/) - [Summit Church (Springfield, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/summit-church-springfield-va/) - [Fellowship Church (Oakland, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/fellowship-church-oakland-ia-2/) - [New Life Family Fellowship (Santa Fe, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-life-family-fellowship-santa-fe-nm/) - [New Beginnings Family Church (Mustang, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-beginnings-family-church-mustang-ok/) - [More Life Church (Newark, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/more-life-church-newark-oh/) - [Rhema Bible Institute (Mexico City, Mexico)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-institute-mexico-city-mexico/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Norcross, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-norcross-ga-3/) - [Community Christian Church (Sterling Heights, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/community-christian-church-sterling-heights-mi/) - [Hi Desert Word Center Church (Barstow, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/hi-desert-word-center-church-barstow-ca-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm-3/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co-2/) - [Freedom Life Church (Kissimmee, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/freedom-life-church-kissimmee-fl/) - [Faith Center Church (Vancouver, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-center-church-vancouver-wa/) - [The Grand Church (Kinder, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-grand-church-kinder-la/) - [River of Life Fellowship (Kent, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/river-of-life-fellowship-kent-wa-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oviedo-fl-3/) - [Lord of the Harvest Church (San Antonio, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lord-of-the-harvest-church-san-antonio-tx/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-3/) - [ChooseLife Church (Hobbs, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/chooselife-church-hobbs-nm/) - [Faith Foundation International Church (Midland, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-foundation-international-church-midland-tx/) - [Cornerstone Family Church (LaGrange, KY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-family-church-lagrange-ky/) - [Building God's Dream Team Seminar (Batavia, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/building-gods-dream-team-seminar-batavia-oh/) - [New Life Christian Church & World Outreach (Warsaw, IN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-life-christian-church-world-outreach-warsaw-in/) - [Victory Life Church (Hampton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-life-church-hampton-va-2/) - [Victory Life Church (Hampton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-life-church-hampton-va/) - [The Ark (Conroe, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-ark-conroe-tx/) - [North Texas Leadership Conference (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/north-texas-leadership-conference-plano-tx/) - [A Call to Arms Men's Conference (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/a-call-to-arms-mens-conference-broken-arrow-ok/) - [LISA COOKE: “Ignite” 2016 Southeast Women’s Getaway (Dawsonville, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lisa-cooke-ignite-2016-southeast-womens-getaway-dawsonville-ga/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-2-2/) - [Trailhead Church (Graham, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/trailhead-church-graham-nc/) - [RMAI Event (Des Moines, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-event-des-moines-ia/) - [Cedar Point Church (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cedar-point-church-claremore-ok-2/) - [Arequipa, Peru](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/arequipa-peru/) - [Mobilized Believers and the Empowered Church Seminar (Topeka, KS)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mobilized-believers-and-the-empowered-church-seminar-topeka-ks/) - [Cornerstone Church (Dothan, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-dothan-al-2/) - [Building God's Dream Team Seminar (Lebanon, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/building-gods-dream-team-seminar-lebanon-mo/) - [Victory Church (Bartlesville, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-bartlesville-ok/) - [Faith Bible Church (Prague, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-bible-church-prague-ok/) - [Cornerstone Church (Linden, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-linden-al-2/) - [Victory Church (Fremont, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-fremont-oh/) - [Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (Staunton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-worship-center-and-world-outreach-staunton-va/) - [The City Church (Mississauga, Ontario Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-city-church-mississauga-ontario-canada-2/) - [Family Church (Lebanon, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-church-lebanon-mo-3/) - [Living Glory Church (Lafayette, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-glory-church-lafayette-la/) - [Cleft of the Rock (Sanford, MI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cleft-of-the-rock-sanford-mi/) - [New Life Worship Center (Frankfurt, KY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-life-worship-center-frankfurt-ky/) - [ICFM Regional Event (Frankfurt, KY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/icfm-regional-event-frankfurt-ky/) - [Faith Family Church (Victoria, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-victoria-tx-2/) - [Faith Impact Church (Georgetown, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-impact-church-georgetown-tx/) - [Men's Conference (Georgetown, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mens-conference-georgetown-tx/) - [The Worship Center (Lancaster, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-worship-center-lancaster-pa/) - [Faith Bible Fellowship (El Paso, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-bible-fellowship-el-paso-tx/) - [Victory Christian Fellowship (Adamsville, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-christian-fellowship-adamsville-al/) - [ICFM Meeting (AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/icfm-meeting-al/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo-2/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl-2/) - [Abundant Life Family Church (Watauga, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-family-church-watauga-tx/) - [Light of the World Christian Center (Topeka, KS)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/light-of-the-world-christian-center-topeka-ks/) - [Trinity Church (Lubbock, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/trinity-church-lubbock-tx/) - [Living Word Church (Vandalia, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-church-vandalia-oh/) - [MWPA Family Camp (Green Lake, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mwpa-family-camp-green-lake-wi/) - [Lake Church (Mannford, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lake-church-mannford-ok/) - [Abundant Life Church (Harlan, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-church-harlan-ia/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca-2/) - [Faith Christian Center (Seekonk, MA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-center-seekonk-ma/) - [Spokane Christian Center (Spokane, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spokane-christian-center-spokane-wa-3/) - [Spokane Christian Center (Spokane, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spokane-christian-center-spokane-wa-2/) - [Word of Faith Family Church (Lander, WY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-of-faith-family-church-lander-wy/) - [Family Harvest Church (Cheyenne, WY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-harvest-church-cheyenne-wy/) - [RMAI Colorado Event (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-colorado-event-longmont-co/) - [New Creation Church (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-creation-church-longmont-co/) - [Cornerstone Church (Linden, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-linden-al/) - [Faith Family Church (Chandler, AZ)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-chandler-az-2/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Chandler, AZ)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-chandler-az/) - ["Mobilized Believers and the Empowered Church" Seminar (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/mobilized-believers-and-the-empowered-church-seminar-raleigh-nc/) - [Family Church (Lebanon, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-church-lebanon-mo-2/) - [The Rock Church & World Outreach Center (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-world-outreach-center-san-bernardino-ca-2/) - [Victorious Life Church (Wesley Chapel, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victorious-life-church-wesley-chapel-fl/) - [LISA COOKE: Ladies Event @ Joy Christian Center (St. Cloud, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lisa-cooke-ladies-event-joy-christian-center-st-cloud-mn/) - [Joy Christian Center (St. Cloud, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/joy-christian-center-st-cloud-mn/) - [Victory Church (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-church-raleigh-nc/) - [Leadership Seminar with Bob Yandian and Tony Cooke (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-seminar-with-bob-yandian-and-tony-cooke-broken-arrow-ok/) - [2016 Leadership Summit (Hampton, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/2016-leadership-summit-hampton-ga/) - [Family Life Church (Covina, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-life-church-covina-ca/) - [Hi Desert Word Center Church (Barstow, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/hi-desert-word-center-church-barstow-ca/) - [Established Heart Community Church (St. Paul, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/established-heart-community-church-st-paul-mn/) - [RMAI District Meeting (St. Paul, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-district-meeting-st-paul-mn/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Monticello, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-monticello-mn/) - [Faith Family Church (Sioux Falls, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-sioux-falls-sd/) - [In Search of Timothy Seminar (Sioux Falls, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/in-search-of-timothy-seminar-sioux-falls-sd/) - [Faith Family Life Center (Monticello, MN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-life-center-monticello-mn/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Toronto, Ontario Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-toronto-ontario-canada-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Pittsburg, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-pittsburg-ca/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Norcross, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-norcross-ga-2/) - [RMAI Event (Chandler, AZ)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-event-chandler-az/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Eureka Springs, AR)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-eureka-springs-ar/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-rancho-cucamonga-ca-2-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm-2/) - [Resurrection Life Church (Rome, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/resurrection-life-church-rome-ny/) - [Rivers of Living Water Church (Virginia Beach, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rivers-of-living-water-church-virginia-beach-va/) - [Franklin First Assembly of God (Franklin, IN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/franklin-first-assembly-of-god-franklin-in/) - [By His Word Christian Center (Tacoma, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/by-his-word-christian-center-tacoma-wa/) - [Christian Assembly (Industry, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/christian-assembly-industry-pa/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oviedo-fl-2/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx-2/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-omaha-ne/) - [RMAI Event (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-event-omaha-ne/) - [Word of Life (Sand Springs, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-of-life-sand-springs-ok-2/) - [Fellowship Church (Oakland, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/fellowship-church-oakland-ia/) - [Life Church (Meridian, ID)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-church-meridian-id-2/) - [Rhema Bible Church (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-church-broken-arrow-ok/) - [Family Worship Center (Lakeland, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-worship-center-lakeland-fl/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-2/) - [Living Word Church (Jonesboro, AR)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-church-jonesboro-ar/) - [Footsteps of Paul Tour 2015](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/footsteps-of-paul-tour-2015/) - [Believers Church (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/believers-church-warren-oh-2/) - [Believers Church (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/believers-church-warren-oh/) - [The Lead Conference (North Reading, MA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-lead-conference-north-reading-ma/) - [The City Church (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-city-church-mississauga-ontario-canada/) - [Family Church (Lebanon, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-church-lebanon-mo/) - [Cornerstone Church (Dothan, AL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-dothan-al/) - [Ministers Conference (Sao Paulo, Brazil)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/ministers-conference-sao-paulo-brazil/) - [Living Word Family Church (St. Joseph, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-st-joseph-il/) - [Church on the Word (Warner, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/church-on-the-word-warner-ok/) - [Faith Bible Church (Wallingford, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-bible-church-wallingford-ct/) - [Grace Family Church (Newtown, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/grace-family-church-newtown-ct/) - [Word Alive Bible Church (Norwalk, CT)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-alive-bible-church-norwalk-ct/) - [Harvest Church (Lubbock, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/harvest-church-lubbock-tx/) - [Zoe Christian Fellowship (Warrington, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/zoe-christian-fellowship-warrington-pa/) - [The Family Church (McAllen, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-family-church-mcallen-tx/) - [LIFT Fort Worth Conference (Watauga, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/lift-fort-worth-conference-watauga-tx/) - [Living Word Church (Branson West, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-church-branson-west-mo/) - ["Your Place on God's Dream Team" Seminar (Branson West, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/your-place-on-gods-dream-team-seminar-branson-west-mo/) - [Family Worship Center (Springfield, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/family-worship-center-springfield-va/) - [New Covenant Church (Ennice, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-covenant-church-ennice-nc-2/) - [New Direction Church (Blythewood, SC)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/new-direction-church-blythewood-sc/) - [Living Word Family Church (Naples, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/living-word-family-church-naples-fl/) - [Victory Bible Institute (Tulsa, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-bible-institute-tulsa-ok/) - [Life Christian Center (Portland, OR)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-christian-center-portland-or/) - [River of Life Fellowship (Kent, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/river-of-life-fellowship-kent-wa/) - [Experience Church.tv (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/experience-church-tv-puyallup-wa/) - [Abiding Word Church (Sterling, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abiding-word-church-sterling-il/) - [Heart of the Bay Christian Center (Hayward, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/heart-of-the-bay-christian-center-hayward-ca/) - [Gospel Life Center (Munich, Germany)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/gospel-life-center-munich-germany/) - [E-Elim (Thonon-les-Bains, France)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/e-elim-thonon-les-bains-france/) - [Rhema Bible Training Center (Geneva, Switzerland)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-center-geneva-switzerland/) - [Rhema Bible Training Center Zurich](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-center-zurich/) - [Moscow Good News Church (Moscow, Russia)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/moscow-good-news-church-moscow-russia/) - [Abundant Life Fellowship Church (Ridgely, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abundant-life-fellowship-church-ridgely-tn/) - [Rhema Bible Training Center (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-center-broken-arrow-ok-2/) - [Rhema Bible Training Center (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-center-broken-arrow-ok/) - [Victory Worship Center & World Outreach (Staunton, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/victory-worship-center-world-outreach-staunton-va/) - [RMAI Mid-Atlantic Retreat](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rmai-mid-atlantic-retreat/) - [Charis Bible College (Colorado Springs, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/charis-bible-college-colorado-springs-co/) - [Cornerstone Church (Chillicothe, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cornerstone-church-chillicothe-mo/) - [Fellowship of Faith Christian Center (Oakland, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/fellowship-of-faith-christian-center-oakland-ia/) - [EQUIP 2015 (Columbus, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/equip-2015-columbus-ga/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Plano, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-plano-tx/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oviedo-fl/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo/) - [Faith Fellowship Church (Houston, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-fellowship-church-houston-mo-2/) - [Faith Fellowship Church (Houston, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-fellowship-church-houston-mo/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-albuquerque-nm/) - [The Rock Church & World Outreach Center (San Bernardino, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-rock-church-world-outreach-center-san-bernardino-ca/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-rancho-cucamonga-ca-2/) - [Canada Word of Faith Bible Training Center (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/canada-word-of-faith-bible-training-center-red-deer-alberta-canada/) - [The Family of Faith Church (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-family-of-faith-church-red-deer-alberta-canada/) - [Spokane Christian Center (Spokane, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/spokane-christian-center-spokane-wa/) - [The Seed Church (Savannah, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/the-seed-church-savannah-ga/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Norcross, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-norcross-ga/) - [Cedar Point Church (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/cedar-point-church-claremore-ok/) - [Leadership Seminar with Bob Yandian &Tony Cooke (Broken Arrow, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-seminar-with-bob-yandian-tony-cooke-broken-arrow-ok/) - [Abounding Grace Christian Church (Schenectady, NY)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/abounding-grace-christian-church-schenectady-ny/) - [Faith Family Church (Victoria, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/faith-family-church-victoria-tx/) - [Rhema Bible Training Center Italy](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/rhema-bible-training-center-italy/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Oakland, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-oakland-ca/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Lancaster, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-lancaster-pa/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks and Tony Cooke (Toronto, Ontario Canada)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-and-tony-cooke-toronto-ontario-canada/) - [Word of Life (Sand Springs, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/word-of-life-sand-springs-ok/) - [Life Church (Meridian, ID)](https://tonycooke.org/mc-events/life-church-meridian-id/) ## Locations - [Anchor Faith Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/anchor-faith-church/) - [Abounding Grace Christian Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/abounding-grace-christian-center/) - [Abundant Living Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/abundant-living-family-church/) - [Cedar Point Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/cedar-point-church/) - [Charis Bible College](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/charis-bible-college/) - [Cornerstone Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/cornerstone-church/) - [Doubletree by Hilton](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/doubletree-by-hilton/) - [East Coast Believers Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/east-coast-believers-church/) - [Faith Christian Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/faith-christian-family-church/) - [Faith Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/faith-family-church/) - [Faith Fellowship Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/faith-fellowship-church/) - [Fellowship of Faith Christian Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/fellowship-of-faith-christian-center/) - [Grace Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/grace-church/) - [Grace Outreach Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/grace-outreach-center/) - [Harvest Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/harvest-family-church/) - [Legacy Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/legacy-church/) - [Life Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/life-church/) - [Spokane Christian Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/spokane-christian-center/) - [The Family of Faith Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/the-family-of-faith-church/) - [The Rock Church & World Outreach Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/the-rock-church-world-outreach-center/) - [The Seed Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/the-seed-church/) - [Victory World Church](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/victory-world-church/) - [Word of Life](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/word-of-life/) - [Worship Center](https://tonycooke.org/mc-locations/worship-center/) ## Venues - [Word of Life Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/word-of-life-church/) - [New Life Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/new-life-church/) - [Reach360 Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/reach360-church/) - [Living Word Church (MO)](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-word-church-mo/) - [New Creation Church (OR)](https://tonycooke.org/venue/new-creation-church-or/) - [Christian Assembly Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/christian-assembly-church/) - [Summit Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/summit-church/) - [Online Event](https://tonycooke.org/venue/online-event/) - [Your Place Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/your-place-church/) - [Victory Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/victory-family-church/) - [The Grand Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/the-grand-church/) - [Rise Assembly](https://tonycooke.org/venue/rise-assembly/) - [The Lord's Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/the-lords-church/) - [Berean Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/berean-church/) - [Living Faith Fellowship Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-faith-fellowship-church/) - [City Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/city-church/) - [The River Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/the-river-church/) - [Church Alive!](https://tonycooke.org/venue/church-alive/) - [Legacy Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/legacy-church/) - [Living Faith Victory Center](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-faith-victory-center/) - [Charis Bible College](https://tonycooke.org/venue/charis-bible-college/) - [Home Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/home-church/) - [Living Word Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-word-church/) - [Faith Family Fellowship](https://tonycooke.org/venue/faith-family-fellowship/) - [Miracle Life Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/miracle-life-family-church/) - [Rhema Zambia](https://tonycooke.org/venue/rhema-zambia/) - [Destiny Church (Glasgow)](https://tonycooke.org/venue/destiny-church-glasgow/) - [Tree of Life Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/tree-of-life-church/) - [Faith Family Church (NE)](https://tonycooke.org/venue/faith-family-church-ne/) - [Naples Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/naples-church/) - [Faith Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/faith-family-church/) - [Fellowship Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/fellowship-church/) - [East Coast Believers Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/east-coast-believers-church/) - [New Creation Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/new-creation-church/) - [Living Outreach Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-outreach-church/) - [Connect Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/connect-church/) - [Victory Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/victory-church/) - [Faith Christian Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/faith-christian-family-church/) - [Living Word Family Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/living-word-family-church/) - [The Ark Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/the-ark-chruch/) - [Experience Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/experience-church/) - [Word of Life Christian Center](https://tonycooke.org/venue/word-of-life-christian-center/) - [Family Community Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/family-community-church/) - [Harvest Time Bible Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/harvest-time-bible-church/) - [Cedar Point Church](https://tonycooke.org/venue/cedar-point-church/) ## Organizers - [Rhema Bible College Australia](https://tonycooke.org/organizer/rhema-bible-college-australia/) ## Events - [International Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/event/international-ministry-3/) - [Rhema Norway](https://tonycooke.org/event/rhema-norway/) - [Ignite Life Conference (Flowood, MS)](https://tonycooke.org/event/ignite-life-conference-flowood-ms/) - [Naples Church (Naples, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/event/naples-church-naples-fl-2/) - [New Life Church (Plainfield, WI)](https://tonycooke.org/event/new-life-church-plainfield-wi/) - [The Grand Church (Kinder, LA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/the-grand-church-kinder-la/) - [New Creation Church (Hillsboro, OR)](https://tonycooke.org/event/new-creation-church-hillsboro-or-2/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo-2/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-family-church-omaha-ne-2/) - [Reach360 Church (Somerville, TN)](https://tonycooke.org/event/reach360-church-somerville-tn/) - [Living Word Church (Branson West, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/event/living-word-church-branson-west-mo/) - [Word of Life Christian Center (Greenville, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/word-of-life-christian-center-greenville-pa-2/) - [Christian Assembly Church (Industry, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/christian-assembly-church-industry-pa/) - [Summit Church (Springfield, VA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/summit-church-springfield-va/) - [Your Place Church (Pryor, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/event/your-place-church-pryor-ok/) - [International Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/event/international-ministry-2/) - [Victory Family Church (Belleville, IL)](https://tonycooke.org/event/victory-family-church-belleville-il/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok-2/) - [Rise Assembly (Sanford, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/event/rise-assembly-sanford-nc/) - [Berean Church (Pittsburgh, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/berean-church-pittsburgh-pa/) - [Victory Family Church (Cranberry Township, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/victory-family-church-cranberry-township-pa/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Oakland, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-oaklandia/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Sacramento, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-sacramento-ca-2/) - [Living Faith Fellowship Church (Superior, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/event/living-faith-fellowship-church-superior-ne/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Atlanta, GA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-atlanta-ga/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Oklahoma Roundtable)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-oklahoma-roundtable/) - [Seven Churches of Revelation Tour](https://tonycooke.org/event/seven-churches-of-revelation-tour/) - [The River Church (Warren, OH)](https://tonycooke.org/event/the-river-church-warren-oh/) - [Church Alive! (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/event/church-alive-albuquerque-nm/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Albuquerque, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-albuquerque-nm/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Orlando, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-orlando-fl/) - [Living Faith Victory Center (Yakima, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/living-faith-victory-center-yakima-wa/) - [Charis Bible College (Woodland Park, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/event/charis-bible-college-woodland-park-co/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-puyallup-wa/) - [Pastor's Summit (Naples, Italy)](https://tonycooke.org/event/pastors-summit-naples-italy/) - [Rhema Australia Zoom Class](https://tonycooke.org/event/rhema-australia-zoom-class/) - [Home Church (Warsaw, IN)](https://tonycooke.org/event/home-church-warsaw-in/) - [New Creation Church (Hillsboro, OR)](https://tonycooke.org/event/new-creation-church-hillsboro-or/) - [Protege' School of Leadership (Bethlehem, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/life-church-bethlehem-pa/) - [Faith Family Fellowship (Lawton, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-family-fellowship-lawton-ok/) - [Rhema Angola (Luando, Angola)](https://tonycooke.org/event/rhema-angola-luando-angola/) - [Miracle Life Family Church (Lusaka, Zambia)](https://tonycooke.org/event/miracle-life-family-church-lusaka-zambia/) - [International Ministry](https://tonycooke.org/event/international-ministry/) - [Rhema Zambia (Lusaka, Zambia)](https://tonycooke.org/event/rhema-zambia-lusaka-zambia/) - [Scotland Missions (Glasgow, Scotland)](https://tonycooke.org/event/destiny-church-glasgow-scotland/) - [Tree of Life Church (London, United Kingdom)](https://tonycooke.org/event/tree-of-life-church-london-united-kingdom/) - [Faith Family Church (Omaha, NE)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-family-church-omaha-ne/) - [Naples Church (Naples, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/event/naples-church-naples-fl/) - [Faith Family Church (Sioux Falls, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-family-church-sioux-falls-sd/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Oakland, IA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-oakland-ia/) - [East Coast Believers Church (Oviedo, FL)](https://tonycooke.org/event/east-coast-believers-church-oviedo-fl/) - [New Creation Church (Longmont, CO)](https://tonycooke.org/event/new-creation-church-longmont-co/) - [RMAI Retreat (Custer, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/event/rmai-retreat-custer-sd/) - [Living Outreach Church (Custer, SD)](https://tonycooke.org/event/living-outreach-church-custer-sd/) - [Connect Church (North Richland Hills, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/event/connect-church-north-richland-hills-tx/) - [Victory Church (Raleigh, NC)](https://tonycooke.org/event/victory-church-raleigh-nc/) - [Faith Christian Family Church (Warrenton, MO)](https://tonycooke.org/event/faith-christian-family-church-warrenton-mo/) - [Word of Life Christian Center (Greenville, PA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/word-of-life-christian-center-greenville-pa/) - [Living Word Family Church (Las Cruces & Deming, NM)](https://tonycooke.org/event/living-word-family-church-las-cruces-deming-nm/) - [The Ark Church (Conroe, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/event/the-ark-church-conroe-tx-3/) - [Experience Church (Puyallup, WA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/experience-church-puyallup-wa/) - [Leadership Roundtable with Gerald Brooks (Sacramento, CA)](https://tonycooke.org/event/leadership-roundtable-with-gerald-brooks-sacramento-ca/) - [Harvest Time Bible Church (Port Arthur, TX)](https://tonycooke.org/event/harvest-time-bible-church-port-arthur-tx/) - [Cedar Point Church (Claremore, OK)](https://tonycooke.org/event/cedar-point-church-claremore-ok/) ## Categories - [Quotes](https://tonycooke.org/category/quotes/) - [Pastors' Forum](https://tonycooke.org/category/pastors-forum/) - [Funeral Resources](https://tonycooke.org/category/funeral-resources/) - [Audio Interviews](https://tonycooke.org/category/audio-interviews/) - [Articles by Lisa Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-by-lisa-cooke/) - [Articles by Others](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-by-others/) - [Riches from History](https://tonycooke.org/category/riches-from-history/) - [Stories and Illustrations](https://tonycooke.org/category/stories-and-illustrations/) - [Articles by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-by-tony-cooke/) - [Articles in Italian](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-in-italian/) - [Articles in Portuguese](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-in-portuguese/) - [Baptism and Communion Messages](https://tonycooke.org/category/baptism-and-communion-messages/) - [Holiday Resources](https://tonycooke.org/category/holiday-resources/) - [Humor Section](https://tonycooke.org/category/humor-section/) - [Reviews of Resources](https://tonycooke.org/category/reviews-of-resources/) - [Funeral Resources by Tony Cooke](https://tonycooke.org/category/funeral-resources/funeral-resources-tc/) - [Funeral Resources by Others](https://tonycooke.org/category/funeral-resources/funeral-resources-others/) - [Christmas](https://tonycooke.org/category/holiday-resources/christmas/) - [Articles in Japanese](https://tonycooke.org/category/articles-in-japanese/) - [PDFs and Manuals](https://tonycooke.org/category/pdfs-and-manuals/) ## Tags - [Natural Disasters](https://tonycooke.org/tag/natural-disasters/) - [Ministering Hope](https://tonycooke.org/tag/ministering-hope/) - [Apathy](https://tonycooke.org/tag/apathy/) - [Complacency](https://tonycooke.org/tag/complacency/) - [Sex](https://tonycooke.org/tag/sex/) - [Power](https://tonycooke.org/tag/power/) - [Abuse](https://tonycooke.org/tag/abuse/) - [Sexual Harrassment](https://tonycooke.org/tag/sexual-harrassment/) - [Serving](https://tonycooke.org/tag/serving/) - [Missionary Work](https://tonycooke.org/tag/missionary-work/) - [Funerals](https://tonycooke.org/tag/funerals/) - [End Times](https://tonycooke.org/tag/end-times/) - [Eschatology](https://tonycooke.org/tag/eschatology/) - 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