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Monthly Archives: February 2018

What on Earth is Going On?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 21, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 21, 2018avatar

If you find the time, please take the 30 minutes or so to listen to Dr. Tony Evans, the founder and Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, discusses a theological assessment of what is happening in the nation. This is a clip of Tony Evans speaking at a Dallas Theological Seminary chapel on November 8, 2016 so there is a brief introduction by the school’s president. If you have any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Chronicles 15, bible prophecy, Dallas Theological Seminary, DTS, ekklesia, last days, signs of times, Tony Evans

Florida Shooting

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 15, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 15, 2018avatar

When I first heard the news about the Florida High School shooting, my mind was already pondering a few other disappointing news stories of the day. I was thinking about the Lutheran minister in New Jersey who had a name changing ceremony Sunday because she has “transitioned” from female to male. The Lutheran Bishop was glowing about it and the transgender ceremony in the church sanctuary that officially recognized her name change from Rosa to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, End-Times, Genesis 6:3, gun control, gun violence, last days, Noah, Spirt

The Valentine Story

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 14, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 14, 2018avatar

The St. Valentine story as shared by History.com… “On February 14 around the year 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed. Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular and bloody campaigns. The emperor had to maintain a strong army, but was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling … Continue reading →

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Links to Simple Church

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 8, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2018avatar

Want to do some more exploring about how others are doing simple church? Let me suggest a couple online visits you can make to explore the concept of house church ministry. The sites I’ve listed below do not imply an endorsement, but they do give some clarity to today’s house church movement. • YouTube video: “What is Simple Church?”  • Ed Stetzer on House Church   • Francis Chan’s We Are Church • Dr. Randy White on Starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Simpler Church | Tagged house, learn more, links, organic, resources, Simple Church

Smaller is Bigger

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 8, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2018avatar

Mega churches are great when it comes to outreach, but drawing a crowd isn’t what a pastor is called to do. Smaller gatherings is where disciples are made and souls are brought to Christ. Any executive can lead a mega church, but only a pastor can lead a small gathering of souls. Hundreds in our world are really wanting to grow their faith in the Lord, but have already ruled-out the traditional church as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Simpler Church | Tagged House Church, start a house church

Starting A House Church

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 8, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2018avatar

A house church is not a one-size-fits-all or a cookie-cutter singular approach, but rather a zero-budget mission that is developed organically according to God’s leading and your calling. First, start with a call upon your heart. God uses pastors in His ministry and house churches that are led by pastoral care leaders are certainly following the biblical example that best feeds God’s flock. Second, I suggest starting by forming the foundations of beliefs, mission, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Simpler Church | Tagged Bible Study, House Church, Micro-Church, Organic Church, Simple Church, Small Group, start a house church

Being the Church

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 8, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2018avatar

The word church comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones” so according to the Bible, the church is the body of Christ—all those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Our society has benefited from the traditional brick and mortar church building as a beacon of light in its presence and mission. However, we know that today’s lostness is in need of a cooperative partnership of biblical minded … Continue reading →

Posted in Simpler Church | Tagged church, ekklesia, House Church, Organic Church, Simple Church

Prayer Therapy: How to Pray for Problems

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 6, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 6, 2018avatar

In 1994 I had assumed the pastorate of a church where I had the opportunity to sit down with the outgoing pastor to discuss various issues of that congregation. As I was sitting with him in his office talking, he handed me his keys and said, “Oh, I almost forgot, each Wednesday at 11:00 AM you have a counseling session, here in this office, with Mrs. Redford.” Not her real name, but I did ask, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged How to Pray, Lord's Prayer, Prayer, prayer is the answer, prayer ministry

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