Newfrontiers in Kenya
There are 160 churches in Kenya who are part of the worldwide Newfrontiers family of churches. Many of these are based in the tribal area of Samburu and in ‘unreached’ areas such as Tharaka.
The current crisis
Many nations in that part of Africa are experiencing severe famine caused by a shortage of rain. This [...]
Act 6:1-7
(1) Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. (2) And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching [...]
Continue reading about Biblical Administration part 4 – The fruit of good Administration
As I move into a series on my understanding of Biblical Administration I feel that my personal testimony may be helpful.
Being an Armour Bearer
At the Newfrontiers TOAM Conference in July I felt God prompt me to testify at the end of Joel Virgo’s talk on Jonathan and his armour bearer about my being an ‘armour bearer’ [...]
Continue reading about Biblical Administration - part 1 - My Personal Story
After a brief look at three of the crises currently facing African nations in which Newfrontiers churches are working, Guinea, Kenya and Zimbabwe, we shall now return to the Key Indicators which should typically characterise well-executed ministries with the Poor.
During the first weeks in September we looked at Key Indicators which were peculiar to Christian [...]
Continue reading about The Poor deserve the Best - part 10 - Achieving success
I am breaking into my series entitled ‘The Poor deserve the Best’ to report on situations in Africa. These are living situations which exemplify the need for the church to be active in bringing hope to local communities.
Newfrontiers have churches in several African nations. In 3 of these nations - Guinea, Kenya and Zimbabwe - [...]
Workers are your most valuable resource. If they set out taking part in a ministry with great enthusiasm but then burn out through lack of support there may be serious consequences. First, and most important, they may experience short or long term damage to their physical, emotional or spiritual health. Second, you lose an effective [...]
Continue reading about The Poor deserve the Best – part 9 – Supporting people
We are continuing to look at the Key Indicators that would normally be found in a thriving and effective ministry which embraces the poor. We have looked at some of the more ‘spiritual’ Indicators and then two very practical ones. We now consider two more in the ‘practical’ category which are relevant for the individuals [...]
Continue reading about The Poor deserve the Best - part 8 – About People
Key Indicator 2 - Finance
Finance is a gift from God and He trusts us to be wise stewards. But sadly Finance is renowned for having caused ship-wreck with many ministries; even Christians find the temptations associated with money can become their masters. We must recognise that we have an enemy prowling around looking for people [...]
Continue reading about The Poor deserve the Best – part 7 – Handling Finance
We shall now consider the final three Indicators of Good Practice for ministries among the Poor which come under the category of Church and Leadership.
6. Kingdom extension to be intentional
Ministry with the poor provides a fertile context for God’s rule and government to be made manifest. People who already recognise their weakness and need of [...]
Continuing our series on Indicators of Good Practice for ministries among the Poor we shall now consider the next three under the category of Church and Leadership.
3. Hearing God
Jesus did nothing ‘on his own authority .. but always ..the things that are pleasing to Him’ (Jn 8:28, 29).
It is vital that we are clear [...]
