Issues living everyday faith at work.
Every Sunday millions of people flock to buildings or people’s homes to worship Jesus Christ. Many of us believe the primary purpose of our faith in Christ is to attend those meetings and become better people in this life.
1. We know we’re supposed to become more Christ-like.
Before I became a Christ-follower, I thought of myself as a Christian. I had never killed anyone. I felt like I was basically a good person. I wasn’t Jewish or Muslim and I believed God created me and the universe. I figured if I left God alone, He’d leave me alone.
Read onThe term “full-time minister” has always sounded wrong to me. Only recently have I begun to embrace my challenge with it. When a pastor or a missionary says they’ve been called into full-time ministry, I understand they decided to pursue a career working for a faith-based service organization such as a church or para-church organization. When we decide to follow Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit and we begin the process of bending our entire life to Jesus.
When a pastor or a missionary says they’ve been called into full-time ministry, I understand they decided to pursue a career working for a faith-based service organization such as a church or para-church organization. But careless use of the term suggests that anyone else must be a part-time ministers or a no-time minister.
Read onWe believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. We believe God is powerful enough to get his point across. Biblical authority is described withing scripture. “All scripture is inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 1 Timothy 3:16-17
Read onWe believe God calls us to creativity and innovation when following Jesus. We have no desire to do the same things the same way as everyone else.
Read onRecently, a friend and I were discussing personal productivity. I was reminded of a principle I learned about faith from a presentation by Scott Johnson. Scott said a manager of his gave him this illustration years ago, too. Our conversation centered around an illustration from Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden. Rory talked about how […]
Read onHow often do you see others following Jesus differently than you? Our individual initiative and our character-based leadership make Jesus known.
Read onAs followers of Jesus, we want our lifestyle, our daily life, to make Jesus known. Ministry is serving others to make Jesus known.
Read onWe identified 6 values that guide how we plan to achieve the mission and vision of Follower of One. This first post in the series outlines our key values.
Read onIf you follow Jesus, God has given you a job, a ministry. What would you say your ministry is? How does God use you in the lives of people around you?
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