One Day the Mask Will Come Off

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Rich Stevenson

terrorism-1When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.  Proverbs 21:15

My heart is breaking over the news that 21 Coptic Christians kidnapped from Egypt were beheaded. I have visited Egypt twice and had the privilege of meeting Christians both Evangelical and Coptic. I experienced some of the warmest hospitality I have ever received and treasure the expression of their love for Jesus.

I am praying for all those who follow Christ in Egypt because we share the same privilege of adoption into God’s family and because of the huge role they have to play as we approach the end of the age.   Continue reading →

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Calling Church Planters, Missionaries and Those Who Care About the Church in the 21st Century

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Rich Stevenson

church-planter-missionary-576x180I want to talk to you. . .

Not just any of you. I know that sounds rude…

I really want to talk to those of you who are interested in effective church planting and missions for the 21st century. And I really, really want to talk with those of you who want to be effective in church ministry that is primarily anchored in prayer and worship.

If you have vision for leading a community of Christ followers in the United States or in another nation. . . Continue reading →

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Most Significant Spiritual Shift in 30 Years

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Rich Stevenson

TitleI started church ministry when I was 20 years old as a student pastor in Eastern Kentucky.  For 30+ years I have tried to be faithful in sharing the love of Jesus.  I have been a broken leader ministering to broken people.

I believe the source of our brokenness has shifted significantly over these 30 years.   Continue reading →

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St. Francis Never Said It

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Rich Stevenson

il_fullxfull.389969584_tbolSt. Francis of Assisi is often quoted as saying:  “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”

The problem?  He probably never said it. Continue reading →

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Without Him

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Rich Stevenson

What Will You Do Without Him?JesusOnCross
Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879)

I could not do without Thee,
O Saviour of the lost!
Whose precious blood redeemed me,
At such tremendous cost.
Thy righteousness, Thy pardon,
Thy precious blood must be
My only hope and comfort,
My glory and my plea!

I could not do without Him!
Jesus is more to me
Than all the richest, fairest gifts
Of earth could ever be.
But the more I find Him precious –
And the more I find Him true –
The more I long for you to find
What He can be to you. Continue reading →

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