NCMI KZN Pastors' Connect: Recent Episodes
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NCMI Pastors from around KwaZulu-Natal get together in various hosting churches for an NCMI Connect time.
Grant shared his insights on how visionary leaders and their teams should navigate the path together.
Steve shared powerfully about how God intervenes in the building of His Temple. He encouraged the church leaders to build with faith.
Focusing on a spiritual purpose beyond this world, Tyrone Daniel pointed the church towards their higher calling in King Jesus.
Ruth presented, from her experiential perspective, an analysis of the indispensable role of administrative processes in the continuous functioning of local church operations.
Ed and Heid found that working together as a couple in ministry and praying in unison amplified their ministry, and they encouraged leading couples to prioritize ministry work and support each other.
Justine shared about how our purpose in leadership is not grounded in ourselves but in God
Jakes emphasized the church's role as the Body of Christ, always connected to the Head, Jesus.
Kier Tayler shared on how God's supernatural power can be displayed on ordinary people to advance His Kingdom
Faith attacts the anointed, God's power is always present but only manifest when you have faith. Anointing doesn't break or destroy but repairs. Anointing has the power to a person to work supernatural works (Mark 5:25) is a testimony of anointing.
Testimonies and practical Strategies and how to mobilize into an apostolic culture. Incudes a basic map of leading the church towards helping disciple the nations
The calling of God. John 3:18. The impotance of accepting Jesus as your personal Savior. When God takes the anointing power of it makes you the easy target of darkness. Evangelism is to trust the word of God. Power comes from identity and how you present.
Some points on why the prophetic in central in our faith and how we can facilitate a prophetic in our churches
Marcus encouraged pastors to lead generously with open hands, setting the stage for the next generation
Mark shared about how consistency and creativity can help to build momentum in our ministry work
Peter spoke about growing up, building up, and giving away He taught about the key importance of the start, the middle, and the finishing
When a church team is in tension, the solution lies in seeing heaven open to change the situation. Do not let your insecurities give birth to sin.
Thabiso exhorts the church leaders to stand firm and unwaveringly be obedient to the call of God despite the opposition and suppression. The condition of the heart will always pave the way for obedience and self-denial
Stan Phipps spoke on the flow of fruitfulness God wants in our lives and how important the condition of our hearts is.
Steve Wimble spoke today from Mark 5:47-52 about Jesus’s words to His disciples, “Take Courage, it is I, do not be afraid”. It was such a powerful message for the start of the year. It is encouraging the pastors.
Alan Parfitt shared an inspiring message on lessons on being an All weather shepherd from Acts 27 and 28.
1) He shows you your place at the table (2sam9)
2) He helps you let go (Phil 4:5-7)
3) He empowers you to forgive (Jn 20:19-23)
Bread is a major bible theme. Sometimes we make the mistake of looking inwards or outwards to others for ‘our daily bread’. When we look to God, we realise that every day, in big and small ways, He has given us everything we need to be able to do all that He is calling us to do.
Ephesians 3:14-15 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,”
Being mutual as a Church and speaking one word in terms of respecting each other different races. We need to have more serious conversations so we can understand each other without having to feel bad
It’s an easier place to share in a small group. The chances of maturing in a small group are great. We believe in small groups because we see Jesus play a huge role in homes. First step of people going into small groups must be manageable
We learned that volunteering/ serving aligns us with God’s will and it also counts from the goodness that we put when we volunteer. We also learned ways of being kept mobilized. It is very important to know why we serve which is for more important that the what we are doing
Practical Deliverance: The battle between spirit and flesh is more about Power and principalities. Salvation is a form of deliverance. The process of walking with God is getting rid of the devil and growing in Authority. Deliverance requires manifestation and repentance (submit to God, resist the devil and he shall flee) And through it all stay prayed up
2 Chronicles 15 vs 7 tells the story about King Asa who had been a good strong leader who still needed encouragement from the prophet. Steve Wimble reminded us to take courage and remain strong in this journey of ministry. Your work will be rewarded
Using Ephesians 6 vs 12 Danie Grobbelaar unpacked three spiritual battlefields we face as believers and must conquer to take ground for the King and the Kingdom. The Mind, the Church and the Heavenlies. He gave powerful and helpful tools to overcome the battles in each of these areas.
Brent Brading from Outlook Church in Richards Bay speaks about the value we have in the Father’s sight.
Ross Rogers from Olive Tree Church in Durban speaks about the lesson he has learnt in his church leadership story.
Tyrone speaks of the importance doing everything for Jesus in a time when it is easy to focus on one's self.
Stan talks about how we get through a chaotic world with evil people that seem to prosper. Psalm 73
Ed talks about the keys for the glory of the latter house to be great than the former as God always makes a way for a second chance
Stan challenges us to take a closer look at the friends that we surround ourselves with. Biblical friendship are so important - the kind of friend you are looking for is the kind of friend you need to be.
Grant Crawford spoke about the journey to Cape Town and how God has taught them His ways. Not always the same. He has extended their faith and challenged some of the old ways. Keep our eyes on the Groom.