The past two Sundays I have had the privilege of worshipping with Sapulpa First Church of the Nazarene and Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene. Both churches are flourishing. Both have great lead pastors and pastoral staff. But the reason I believe they are flourishing is because the pastors are helping equip and send everyday ministers into the mission field. The Scriptures are clear when Peter writes, “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10). Each one is gifted to minister to others. Unfortunately, we often don’t function like “each one” is essential for the ministry. We function like only a select few are gifted for ministry and the rest are called to support the gifted few in their work. Engagement, not just attendance, of all is the key for us in the Cycle......

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He Gets Us The He Gets Us Campaign is sparking a nationwide conversation, and millions are discovering, rediscovering, and taking a fresh look at Jesus’ message of radical love. Now, thanks to FREE resources made available by the campaign, over 15,000 churches have joined the movement. These resources are designed to give churches new ways to understand the culture they encounter every day, and engage with their people and communities in conversations about Jesus. So, if you’re looking for new ways to: Strengthen your message Keep small groups fresh Encourage online spiritual practices Or connect with a rapidly changing culture You’re going to want to go to https://hegetsuspartners.com/ to learn more about how you can leverage the movement and the moment in your ministry. District News Okmulgee Church had a water line routed through the attic to service an icemaker and during the cold snap the line burst in 4 places and......

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