The call of the spiritual trumpet has been loud and clear for the local churches, urging them to refocus and prioritize what’s important. It’s fascinating to see how many churches have responded with repentance and a change in path. As we touch upon the recent revival at Asbury and other campuses, we discuss the dangers of comparing different expressions of Christ’s body against each other. Delving deeper, we stress the importance of leadership in preparing for the next wave of revival and the need for a local church to maintain focus on the Lord rather than guest speakers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unpack the dynamics of faith, finance, and transition in the realm of ministry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Importance of financial stewardship and trusting God to provide
  • Be patient and willing to work a job while pursuing your calling
  • Willingness to move into a new season of ministry is key
  • The church is in a season of transition and needs revival
  • There is a remnant of believers who are hungry for the presence of God
  • Don’t compare different expressions of worship, instead celebrate the diversity of the body of Christ
  • The need for a balance between creativity and the power of the Holy Spirit

 

Where to dive in:

0:01:58            Discussion on handling finances in ministry

0:09:20            Transitioning into taking over as lead pastors at parents’ church

0:15:32           Observations on the current state of the church

0:19:22           Impact of the pandemic on church attendance and growth

0:21:21            Emergence of a new crop of unchurched or barely churched individuals

0:23:08           Reflections on recent revival movements and their impact

0:25:02           The importance of staying true to one’s own calling

0:28:09           Rise of contemporary worship in various church denominations

0:29:37           Need for a balance between creativity and the power of the Holy Spirit

 

 

About the host: 

Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church  KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and  was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, and My Absurd Religion.

 

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