Yesterday I recieved a box of my newly printed books, "How to start a church for dummies". By the way it's in Dutch. It deals with the ABC's of church planting. It answers questions such as; what is church? It's quite facinating when the question is asked of Christians, "What is church?" The response is quite subjective. What are the componants of a Biblical Church? What do you think? How does one begin a new church? What do you do? It's all in the book...
I am believing this will be a tool to empower Europe's next generation...so they will be able to be effective in the best way to fulfill Matthew 28: the great Commission that Jesus gave to us! This is Church planting! It's still the best long term evangelistic strategy under God's Heaven. Mission leaders around the world believe this to be true. Dr Ralph Winter, Dr C.P.Wagner, Dr Jim Montgomery, Ed Stetzer, Warren Bird, Tim Keller, Rick Warren and Floyd McClung Jr, to name but a few. In the book of Acts, Paul has three so called missionary journeys, I believe, they are three church planting & church strengthening journeys!
So if all the above is true...if it really is true, are you somehow involved? I am still absolutely convinced that if we are really serious about reaching Europe for Christ, we MUST employ the most effective means...church planting!!
Europe...
Nick in Gent, Belgium
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Sunday, April 25, 2010
News Flash: We are booked to fly from Philadelphia to Brussells on Wed 28 April; arriving 8am next morning. We will be staying with Andy & Karen Burton, Operation Mobilisation Leaders in Brussells. Nick is planning to attend SHOUT UK conference in London that weekend! How cool!! Karen will probably stay in Brussells.
We will put up photos when we get back to Phillie... Take care everyone. Love from Us. xxx
We will put up photos when we get back to Phillie... Take care everyone. Love from Us. xxx
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Inspire Conference; August Travels.
Inspire Conference was a blast. Supernatural was the theme. Martin Steel from Harbourside Church Akd was the keynote speaker as well as Don Lake - Lifechangers Church North Shore. Wayne & Libby Huiria led worship on the Saturday night. Plus there were excellent electives covering parenting, supernatural from the Bible, Worship leading, Business, Leadership, health & Fitness...and more!!! Food, connection, prayer for one another, ministry, speakers, words, power, lights, sound, presence of God...it was all happening. Salvations, God doing His thing in peoples lives. Simply a great time. A conference big enough to Inspire and small enough to connect: with God & one another...we achieved it. There were many Vision Church leaders present and excellent times of connection & ministry. Special meals and meetings were put on for VCI guests.
Ray Pickett was ordained on the Friday evening of Inspire...it was a very special event both for Ray and Eastside. Fantastic to have so many Pastors, leaders & friends there!
Some thoughts that inspired me: Martin's message on the Kingdom of God was revelationary!! It's all about Lordship. The Kingdom of God is all about total submission & surrender to God's Lordship.
Some more Martin Steel quotes: "Whatever we focus on will grow." "What is the mandate of your Church, how much rhythm is in that area?" "The season between sowing & reaping is usually marked by less or lack."
His message on Relationships was outstanding. One of the best I've heard.
"We have been moulded & designed by God so we are able to express Him, that's Supernatural". Don Lake.
"An earthly King would take everything we have; God the King of Kings, doesn't only ask for the best, He gives the best!!!" Sheridyn Rodgers. "The death of Jesus meant curtains for the curtain".
2010 Inspire theme is "It's all about JESUS". 22nd-25th - July!!! Plan to be there!!!
Twitter is a great tool: I'm on it; I've found it a quick & easy to use for communicating... www.twitter.com
Karen & I are in Christchurch with Steve & Christine Graham at Westside Church 30th July - 4th August.
Sunday 9th August we are in Te Awamutu Church with Andrew & Judy Vossen.
14th - 17th August we are in Paraparaumu Church and Engage Service in Waikane (Sunday night), with Lawrence & Philippa Kirby.
19th - 26th of August we are in Christchurch again with Warren & Jeanette Height; plus we will catch up with many other Pastors & Leaders as well.
Then Raglan on the 30th August!!
Ray Pickett was ordained on the Friday evening of Inspire...it was a very special event both for Ray and Eastside. Fantastic to have so many Pastors, leaders & friends there!
Some thoughts that inspired me: Martin's message on the Kingdom of God was revelationary!! It's all about Lordship. The Kingdom of God is all about total submission & surrender to God's Lordship.
Some more Martin Steel quotes: "Whatever we focus on will grow." "What is the mandate of your Church, how much rhythm is in that area?" "The season between sowing & reaping is usually marked by less or lack."
His message on Relationships was outstanding. One of the best I've heard.
"We have been moulded & designed by God so we are able to express Him, that's Supernatural". Don Lake.
"An earthly King would take everything we have; God the King of Kings, doesn't only ask for the best, He gives the best!!!" Sheridyn Rodgers. "The death of Jesus meant curtains for the curtain".
2010 Inspire theme is "It's all about JESUS". 22nd-25th - July!!! Plan to be there!!!
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Twitter is a great tool: I'm on it; I've found it a quick & easy to use for communicating... www.twitter.com
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Karen & I are in Christchurch with Steve & Christine Graham at Westside Church 30th July - 4th August.
Sunday 9th August we are in Te Awamutu Church with Andrew & Judy Vossen.
14th - 17th August we are in Paraparaumu Church and Engage Service in Waikane (Sunday night), with Lawrence & Philippa Kirby.
19th - 26th of August we are in Christchurch again with Warren & Jeanette Height; plus we will catch up with many other Pastors & Leaders as well.
Then Raglan on the 30th August!!
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For 20 years I've had a dream & I feel a word to plant a movement/movements of Churches in Western Europe. Well we are aiming to go in (still under discussion & prayer) April 2010 and plant in Holland!!! We have contacts in Belguim. It will be initally 4-6 months creating a beach-head. We see this is a season & window for us to do this...there is still alot to do of course, but that's the idea so far.
Thanks for praying for us...please feel free to contact us...Catch you somewhere in NZ perhaps...
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mangaweka, Eastside, Inspire DVD
Whoops I forgot to mention I'm speaking at our home church Eastside - Hamilton this weekend. I'm so looking forward to it. Then Mangaweka for a mens camp and service the weekend of the 10-12th. All fun.
Plus the Inspire DVD is on here...have a look. It's going to go off!!!!
Plus the Inspire DVD is on here...have a look. It's going to go off!!!!
Taupo, Mangaweka, Inspire Conference, Leadership Tip.
It was exciting being at Inspire Church Taupo on Saturday 27th June for Neville Kings Ordination. Neville came to Christ as a young boy in the Presbyterian Church. Neville and Gail have been involved in the Taupo church for many years as an Elder and now as the Senior Pastor. It was an excellent milestone event for the Church as well as Neville and Gail. Well Done Taupo!!!
The next day (28th June) we spoke at Southcity Church Hamilton. Barry and Pam Sanders are doing a great job...I love it when God moves. Many people were touched and good stuff happened. On the Tuesday following it was excellent to meet with their elders and talk about Southcity future! Fun.
Vision Churches trustees met in Tirau as it was the halfway point for people to come to. It's exciting to see what God is doing through the network. There are 18 churches part of vision churches and over 30 ministry couples. It's great to see the connections and partnerships take place. I've been to about 60% of the churches in the network and by the end of the year I'll have covered every one...some twice. Where-ever I go I see Pastors and leaders doiing there utmost for God, sacrificing and aiming to further God's purposes where He's placed them..."you are champions and don't forget you are involved in the greatest cause and God's plan A for this world!!!"
One of the theme's that's on my heart and that I've been speaking often about is "Who Christ is...we have sooo much". Often we hear what we lack, "How to overcome sin; how to have peace; How to live victoriously." etc etc... These are all good and have there place, but what about focusing on what we do have...for we have sooo much in Christ. I think often we have focused maybe even to much, on what WE have in Christ. How about focusing on the CHRIST in us!! An amazing adventure of discovery realising how big and great He is!!
Twitter is a great communication tool...who thinks these things up, incredible!! I use it often and like to think it's not only information but trust people pray for us...
Inspire Conference 23-26th July is happening! View the DVD and register online www.eastside.apo.org.nz The theme = Supernatural!! I can't wait!!!
Leadership Tip: I have found that if you are going to step out and move forward in your faith personally or as a church beware of the first "border bully!" For moving out of familier territiory or comfort zone land you will encounter the border bully called, lack of resouce! It happened to Moses. Fear will whisper and sometimes call out and shout, sometimes even screem, "your crazy, what are you doing, go back to what's familier and comfortable!!" Fear begins to invade...but I say move in Faith and move through the fear. By the way many wait for fear to totally disappear before they step out in faith. Often fear is there, pulling, tugging, softly whispering, "go back to comfort, go back to what you know, it's better for you." NO!! Often fear is there, but step out in faith!! I've had to learn if I'm going to live the dream that God has given me, I have to Live-scared! We have to defeat the border bully of no resource. Let's be wise...but let's take the steps God want's us to take.
Until the next update; continue to give thanks: I've been a Christian now for 34 years and I've discovered it still a choice I must make...yet it's a little easier now that's all. But it's still a choice! Actually living for Christ is a daily choice! Live wisely choose HIM! The greatest power we have is the power to decide!!
The next day (28th June) we spoke at Southcity Church Hamilton. Barry and Pam Sanders are doing a great job...I love it when God moves. Many people were touched and good stuff happened. On the Tuesday following it was excellent to meet with their elders and talk about Southcity future! Fun.
Vision Churches trustees met in Tirau as it was the halfway point for people to come to. It's exciting to see what God is doing through the network. There are 18 churches part of vision churches and over 30 ministry couples. It's great to see the connections and partnerships take place. I've been to about 60% of the churches in the network and by the end of the year I'll have covered every one...some twice. Where-ever I go I see Pastors and leaders doiing there utmost for God, sacrificing and aiming to further God's purposes where He's placed them..."you are champions and don't forget you are involved in the greatest cause and God's plan A for this world!!!"
One of the theme's that's on my heart and that I've been speaking often about is "Who Christ is...we have sooo much". Often we hear what we lack, "How to overcome sin; how to have peace; How to live victoriously." etc etc... These are all good and have there place, but what about focusing on what we do have...for we have sooo much in Christ. I think often we have focused maybe even to much, on what WE have in Christ. How about focusing on the CHRIST in us!! An amazing adventure of discovery realising how big and great He is!!
Twitter is a great communication tool...who thinks these things up, incredible!! I use it often and like to think it's not only information but trust people pray for us...
Inspire Conference 23-26th July is happening! View the DVD and register online www.eastside.apo.org.nz The theme = Supernatural!! I can't wait!!!
Leadership Tip: I have found that if you are going to step out and move forward in your faith personally or as a church beware of the first "border bully!" For moving out of familier territiory or comfort zone land you will encounter the border bully called, lack of resouce! It happened to Moses. Fear will whisper and sometimes call out and shout, sometimes even screem, "your crazy, what are you doing, go back to what's familier and comfortable!!" Fear begins to invade...but I say move in Faith and move through the fear. By the way many wait for fear to totally disappear before they step out in faith. Often fear is there, pulling, tugging, softly whispering, "go back to comfort, go back to what you know, it's better for you." NO!! Often fear is there, but step out in faith!! I've had to learn if I'm going to live the dream that God has given me, I have to Live-scared! We have to defeat the border bully of no resource. Let's be wise...but let's take the steps God want's us to take.
Until the next update; continue to give thanks: I've been a Christian now for 34 years and I've discovered it still a choice I must make...yet it's a little easier now that's all. But it's still a choice! Actually living for Christ is a daily choice! Live wisely choose HIM! The greatest power we have is the power to decide!!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Palmerston North / Taupo / Whangarei / Kaikohe
It was great catching up with the team at Vision Church Palmerston North. Dale & Rachael are doing a fantastic job. We were able to speak in the first evening service. A couple of people recommitted themselves to God. It is great to see the church steadily progressing & growing.
The following weekend (19th - 22nd June) we drove to Vision Church Whangarei & Kaikohe. We live in such a picture - postcard country...beautiful. It was the first time Karen & I have been with Paul & Sharon Buick. They began the church 2 years ago. They are an example of hard work + faith = a church planted. They have a very committed & top leadership team. We spoke at their evening service, again God moved & miracles happened.
The morning service was in Kaikohe with Michael & Raewyn Tohu. It was the rebanding of Vision Church Kaikohe! What a fantastic morning. The place was full, recommittments & healings. The whole congregation stayed for lunch and was fed a full meal...amazing!!! They spend weeks beforehand replacing the ceiling & other areas, replacing doors & painting the whole building!!! It's a great building with nearly 2 acres of land...well done Kaikohe!! Michael & Raewyn are legends...watch this space!!!
The buicks and the Tohus are strategizing to plant in many other areas! I felt a very strong conviction to that as they joined together a very powerful synergy would take place & the North would relize a ongoing & sustainable harvest. Very exciting. Again watch this space...
We go back to Taupo this weekend. It's Neville Kings ordination service at 4pm Saturday 27th June. Then Back to South City Church Hamilton with Barry & Pam Sanders.
Our aim is to partner with churches, Pastors & leadership teams to see their church shift & move forward. Also everytime we speak we are believing for salvations, recommittments & signs, wonders & miracles. Please pray for us... Walking in Eph. 3:20-21 is fun and challenging!! Moving in the Spirit is an exciting adventure with God.
INSPIRE Conference 23rd - 26th July is all happening!! Big enough to Inspire, small enough to connect with God & others. For DVD & details Click onto; www.eastside.apo.org.nz Inspire Conference.
The following weekend (19th - 22nd June) we drove to Vision Church Whangarei & Kaikohe. We live in such a picture - postcard country...beautiful. It was the first time Karen & I have been with Paul & Sharon Buick. They began the church 2 years ago. They are an example of hard work + faith = a church planted. They have a very committed & top leadership team. We spoke at their evening service, again God moved & miracles happened.
The morning service was in Kaikohe with Michael & Raewyn Tohu. It was the rebanding of Vision Church Kaikohe! What a fantastic morning. The place was full, recommittments & healings. The whole congregation stayed for lunch and was fed a full meal...amazing!!! They spend weeks beforehand replacing the ceiling & other areas, replacing doors & painting the whole building!!! It's a great building with nearly 2 acres of land...well done Kaikohe!! Michael & Raewyn are legends...watch this space!!!
The buicks and the Tohus are strategizing to plant in many other areas! I felt a very strong conviction to that as they joined together a very powerful synergy would take place & the North would relize a ongoing & sustainable harvest. Very exciting. Again watch this space...
We go back to Taupo this weekend. It's Neville Kings ordination service at 4pm Saturday 27th June. Then Back to South City Church Hamilton with Barry & Pam Sanders.
Our aim is to partner with churches, Pastors & leadership teams to see their church shift & move forward. Also everytime we speak we are believing for salvations, recommittments & signs, wonders & miracles. Please pray for us... Walking in Eph. 3:20-21 is fun and challenging!! Moving in the Spirit is an exciting adventure with God.
INSPIRE Conference 23rd - 26th July is all happening!! Big enough to Inspire, small enough to connect with God & others. For DVD & details Click onto; www.eastside.apo.org.nz Inspire Conference.
Friday, June 12, 2009
June July update - INSPIRE CONFERENCE
The last 2 weeks have been great catching up with leaders from all over NZ. We had our National Leadership Team Tour (Acts Churches NZ) that covered Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland & ended in Rotorua, where we also had our annual Acts Churches NZ council meetings.
During the weekends Karen & I spoke in Westport & Reefton. 31st May. Bart & Rachael are doing a fantastic job. They minister to over 2% of the population of Westport!...isn't that great. Bart was ordained on the Sunday night. In fact I have a video that you can view if it all goes well!!! The place was packed,standing room only!! Then on the 7th June we were in Vision Church Palmerston North, with Dale & Rachael. They had their first Sunday night 5.30LIVE service. The weekend went sooooo well. It was fun!
On the 14th June we are off to Taupo, Inspire Church with Neville & Gail. We always enjoy being with them & their church. Neville gets ordained on the 27th of June. So we will be back in Taupo again then.
On the 16th June Karen & I are in Te Awamutu for an Elders dinner. We are looking forward to catching up with them in this relaxed environment.
On the weekend of the 21st June Karen & I are in Kaikohe for the branding of the their church; Vision Church Kaikohe!!!Doesn't that sound cool! It will be great to catch up with Mike & Raewyn Tohu and their team. We will also be in Vision Church Whangarei, with Paul & Sharon Buick!!! I am soo looking forward to seeing them all and being able to inspire & impart something of God!! Everywhere we go we see people saved & healed & ministered too...what a priviledge it is!!!
On Sunday 28th June we are in South City Hamilton with Barry & Pam Sanders. It will be fun!!! I haven't been there for ages so we are looking forward with anticipation to see what God will do!!!
The weekend of the 5th July we are at Eastside Hamilton.
The 10th - 12th July I am taking a mens camp in Mangaweka with Gordon & Myra Collins. Well Myra won't be at the camp!!! But Gordon, Jesus & I will be there!!!
Then it's off to Christchurch for my mums 80th birthday!! She is now in a home - Avonview. Yip you guessed it, it's by the Avon River!!! Opposite Kerrs Reach Rowing club for those who know ChCh. Mum is very happy there. It will be good to see her & our Christchurch family.
INSPIRE CONFERENCE!!! This is going to go off!!! 23rd - 26th July. The theme is Supernatural!!! My dream for this conference is that it will be "big enough to inspire and small enough to significantly connect with others!" This is hosted by Eastside - Sheridyn & Jan; guests include; yours truely as well as Martin Steel (Akd), Wayne & Libby Huirua (Akd), Don Lake (Akd) plus many others... This is another gathering point for Vision Church Leaders.We have a special lounge just for you to make it easy to relax together. It's going to be a fantastic time of connection with God, other friends & leaders. Supernatural!!! It will be a conference with a difference!!! Lot's of fun & prayer & praise & worship & laying on of hands & of course food!!!
Please pray for us! We need to know God's power!!! Everywhere we go we are believing for salvations & for God to move & impart something supernatural! Our aim is to serve the local church! I am still absolutely convinced it is God's plan A!!! By the way if you want to support us in a practical way feel free to email me at nick@apo.org.nz or call me on my cell phone 021 483 777 for specific details. Thanks for taking the time to read this...
During the weekends Karen & I spoke in Westport & Reefton. 31st May. Bart & Rachael are doing a fantastic job. They minister to over 2% of the population of Westport!...isn't that great. Bart was ordained on the Sunday night. In fact I have a video that you can view if it all goes well!!! The place was packed,standing room only!! Then on the 7th June we were in Vision Church Palmerston North, with Dale & Rachael. They had their first Sunday night 5.30LIVE service. The weekend went sooooo well. It was fun!
On the 14th June we are off to Taupo, Inspire Church with Neville & Gail. We always enjoy being with them & their church. Neville gets ordained on the 27th of June. So we will be back in Taupo again then.
On the 16th June Karen & I are in Te Awamutu for an Elders dinner. We are looking forward to catching up with them in this relaxed environment.
On the weekend of the 21st June Karen & I are in Kaikohe for the branding of the their church; Vision Church Kaikohe!!!Doesn't that sound cool! It will be great to catch up with Mike & Raewyn Tohu and their team. We will also be in Vision Church Whangarei, with Paul & Sharon Buick!!! I am soo looking forward to seeing them all and being able to inspire & impart something of God!! Everywhere we go we see people saved & healed & ministered too...what a priviledge it is!!!
On Sunday 28th June we are in South City Hamilton with Barry & Pam Sanders. It will be fun!!! I haven't been there for ages so we are looking forward with anticipation to see what God will do!!!
The weekend of the 5th July we are at Eastside Hamilton.
The 10th - 12th July I am taking a mens camp in Mangaweka with Gordon & Myra Collins. Well Myra won't be at the camp!!! But Gordon, Jesus & I will be there!!!
Then it's off to Christchurch for my mums 80th birthday!! She is now in a home - Avonview. Yip you guessed it, it's by the Avon River!!! Opposite Kerrs Reach Rowing club for those who know ChCh. Mum is very happy there. It will be good to see her & our Christchurch family.
INSPIRE CONFERENCE!!! This is going to go off!!! 23rd - 26th July. The theme is Supernatural!!! My dream for this conference is that it will be "big enough to inspire and small enough to significantly connect with others!" This is hosted by Eastside - Sheridyn & Jan; guests include; yours truely as well as Martin Steel (Akd), Wayne & Libby Huirua (Akd), Don Lake (Akd) plus many others... This is another gathering point for Vision Church Leaders.We have a special lounge just for you to make it easy to relax together. It's going to be a fantastic time of connection with God, other friends & leaders. Supernatural!!! It will be a conference with a difference!!! Lot's of fun & prayer & praise & worship & laying on of hands & of course food!!!
Please pray for us! We need to know God's power!!! Everywhere we go we are believing for salvations & for God to move & impart something supernatural! Our aim is to serve the local church! I am still absolutely convinced it is God's plan A!!! By the way if you want to support us in a practical way feel free to email me at nick@apo.org.nz or call me on my cell phone 021 483 777 for specific details. Thanks for taking the time to read this...
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