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OPEN LETTER TO MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL: A CALL TO RECONSIDER YOUR APPROACH TO THE DIASPORA

 I might lose some friends after this letter, but I think it is time to address this issue. OPEN LETTER TO MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL: A CALL TO RECONSIDER YOUR APPROACH TO THE DIASPORA To all ministers, pastors, and leaders in the Body of Christ across the world, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I write to you today not out of bitterness, but from a place of deep concern and holy burden. A trend has emerged in recent years that must be urgently addressed, for the sake of the Gospel, the unity of the Church, and the health of families within the body of Christ. We are witnessing an increasing number of ministers (many of them with established ministries) actively directing their focus towards Christians living in the diaspora. Online programs, teachings, prayer sessions, prophetic gatherings, and fundraising campaigns are being broadcast almost daily, often without any regard for the local realities and responsibilities of these believers. While there is no...

LETTRE OUVERTE AUX MINISTRES DE L'ÉVANGILE : UN APPEL À RECONSIDÉRER VOTRE APPROCHE ENVERS LA DIASPORA

 Je risque peut-être de perdre certains amis après cette lettre, mais je crois qu’il est temps de traiter ce sujet avec vérité et amour. LETTRE OUVERTE AUX MINISTRES DE L'ÉVANGILE : UN APPEL À RECONSIDÉRER VOTRE APPROCHE ENVERS LA DIASPORA À tous les ministres, pasteurs et responsables du Corps de Christ à travers le monde, Que la grâce et la paix vous soient multipliées dans le nom de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ. Je vous écris aujourd’hui, non pas par amertume, mais avec un profond fardeau spirituel et une vive inquiétude. Une tendance inquiétante a émergé ces dernières années et doit être abordée de toute urgence – pour le bien de l’Évangile, pour l’unité de l’Église, et pour la santé spirituelle et relationnelle des familles dans le Corps de Christ. Nous voyons de plus en plus de ministres ( dont plusieurs à la tête de grands ministeres) concentrer activement leurs efforts vers les chrétiens vivant dans la diaspora. Des programmes en ligne, des enseignements, des séances de priè...

He gives power to the weak

  Judges 13–16, Isaiah 40:28-31 “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.”  –  Isaiah 40:28-29 (NKJV) There are moments in life when we feel exhausted, discouraged, and without the strength to move forward. The trials of life, disappointments, and failures can cause us to lose hope. But God has promised to give new strength to the weak. No matter how broken, lost, or defeated we feel, God’s power to restore and renew is unmatched. The story of Samson in the book of Judges is a powerful testimony of God’s ability to restore and give new purpose, even when everything seems lost. This message is a call to awakening—a call to rise in God’s strength, to reclaim the mission and vision that God has placed in our hearts. Samson’s story shows both failure and restoration...

Den trötte får ny kraft

Text:  Domarboken 13–16, Jesaja 40:28-31 “Har du inte förstått det, har du inte hört det? Herren är en evig Gud, som har skapat hela jorden. Han blir inte trött och utmattas inte, ingen kan utforska hans förstånd. Han ger den trötte kraft och ökar den maktlöses styrka.”  – Jesaja 40:28-29 Det finns stunder i livet då vi känner oss utmattade, modfällda och utan kraft att gå vidare. Livets prövningar, besvikelser och misslyckanden kan göra att vi tappar hoppet. Men Gud har lovat att ge ny kraft åt den som är svag. Oavsett hur trasiga, förlorade eller besegrade vi känner oss, är Guds kraft att upprätta och förnya oöverträffad. Berättelsen om Simson i Domarboken är ett starkt vittnesbörd om Guds förmåga att upprätta och ge nytt syfte, även när allt verkar förlorat. Detta budskap är en kallelse till uppvaknande – en kallelse att resa sig i Guds styrka, att återta den mission och vision Gud lagt i våra hjärtan. Berättelsen om Simson visar oss både fall och upprättelse, men framför a...

Leaving the Past Behind and Embracing Your Future in Christ"

Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV) "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Many of us today may be carrying heavy burdens from your past—times of deception, betrayal, and rejection that weigh down your heart. These experiences are painful, and it can feel like they are holding you back from moving forward into the life God has planned for you. But in Philippians 3, we see Paul teaching us something powerful: that we can forget what lies behind and reach forward to the future God has for us. Today, we will explore how to leave behind the pain of the past and embrace the future that Christ has prepared for us. I. The Weight of the Past Many of us are weighed down by the memories of past hurts. Maybe you’ve been deceived by people you trusted—lied to or taken advantage of. Perhap...

The impact of foreign and online ministries on local churches

Introduction In today's global Christian world, foreign and online ministries are growing and impacting local churches. Drawing from my own experiences with these external ministries, I aim to explore how they influence local churches, the theological implications, and the specific challenges faced by diaspora churches, especially African diaspora, trying to replicate their homeland models in foreign settings. I will discuss the pros and cons from a theological perspective to understand their impact on local church life. Considerations of Foreign Ministries Pros of Foreign Ministries Foreign ministries bring global perspectives and new approaches that can enrich local church practices. Theologically, the concept of the universal body of Christ supports the idea that the Church is not limited to any single culture or place. Philippians 2:4 encourages believers to look beyond their own interests and consider others', suggesting a collaborative relationship between local and forei...

Topic: Jesus can and will do it again!

Scripture: John 21:3-14 ”Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fis...