by Jessie Cruickshank | Jun 17, 2018 | Spiritual
The foundational and constitutional text for the church’s five-fold ministry is Ephesians 4:11-13. When considering the text of these verses, we often readily acknowledge and agree with the stated goal of ‘unity in our faith’ and ‘maturity in Christ.’ But...
by Jessie Cruickshank | Jun 17, 2018 | Spiritual
While the times in which we live may be unprecedented, the attitudes in the human heart are not. Jesus, upon ascending into heaven, left the work of discipling all nations in the hands of fallible, but hopeful, spirit-led human beings. Jesus left the reputation of...
by Jessie Cruickshank | Jun 17, 2018 | Spiritual
One thing I always find interesting about church as we know it are the narratives and archetypes we have so unquestioningly accepted. I believe that for us to become a people of faith that can reach the whole word, these narratives should be teased out so that...
by Jessie Cruickshank | Jun 17, 2018 | Leadership, Spiritual
I work with a lot of churches, church networks, and denominations. The vantage point of this is the opportunity to see trends and the movement of the spirit of God in the body of Christ at large. On the whole, this vantage point is overwhelmingly encouraging, with the...
by Jessie Cruickshank | Jun 12, 2018 | Spiritual
When people consider barriers to learning, they often talk about access and instructional design. While address those barriers is highly valuable, they are not the only ones that exist. Within each of us is our biggest barrier to learning: our own mind....
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