Posted on Oct 29th, 2010
Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest N. T. Wright’s book, Surprised by Hope, is full of biblical insight on the resurrection and the ascension in light of God’s plans for our future. Throughout the book he makes the point that the hope of resurrection is not an escape plan into a future [...]
Posted on Jan 20th, 2010
Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest During the last six years, or more, I’ve urged pastors and leaders to move their churches in an externally focused direction. Our pastors have read books that describe what this looks like. These have included: The Externally Focused Church by Rusaw, Breaking the Missional Code by [...]
Posted on Jan 20th, 2010
Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest He was sent from God. He was not sent to shed new light on the human condition. He was not sent to be the greatest of all moral examples. He was not sent to point us towards some inner spark of divinity already residing within us. [...]
Posted on Jan 20th, 2010
Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest Although Thanksgiving has passed, the practice of thanksgiving continues. Scripture encourages us be thankful in all things. The national emphasis spotlights a normative spiritual discipline, reminding us to be people who are grateful every day. As I read comments posted on Facebook on Thanksgiving I was [...]
Posted on Jan 20th, 2010
Dr. Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest I was made aware this week that Granger Community Church is holding it’s annual training conference, Innovate 09. Without a doubt, this is one of the most creative churches in America. And, they multiply new followers of Jesus like crazy. God bless them for their efforts. [...]