“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Come ye therefore to church on Sunday, and sit ye in a pew listening to sermons until I return.” (Matthew 28:18–19 T21CITRITBV)

Great swathes of the church are muzzled by the false notion that ministry is limited to a select few.

The silence of the lambs is deafening.

The idea that the work of the church is reserved for a chosen few behind the walls of a sacred building prevails.

All the while, those same silent lambs are the building!

“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5 KJV)

The great commission it seems, has become the greatest omission of all time!

Dear lively stone, you have a voice.

Stop waiting for a pulpit.

It’s time for the lambs to be loud.

The world that you’ve been sent to is no longer distant. The Lord has prepared pathways for this generation to reach the ends of the earth without leaving their living room.

Think about that.

Conduits of Grace

I spoke with my musician friend yesterday and encouraged him to open conduits for his talent, not wait for a gatekeeper to fling open the doors. Just sit down, write, record, and send his work to the world through YouTube or Spotify.

What about writers?

Yes, you!

What are you waiting for?

No wall stands in the way of your publishing. Why are the words in your heart not yet on the page?

Teachers, prophets, evangelists. Platforms have been prepared for you to share what the Lord is speaking to you. Who has clipped your wings?

Love Local, Live Large

Don’t misunderstand me. I believe passionately in the local church expression. I pastored and planted churches for 20 years. I attend, serve in, and sow to the local body.

If I confined my fire behind the walls of Sunday service it would be a pitifully small blaze I could muster.

Faithful Creatives – I’m calling you out!

Telling you it’s time.

Love the local church. Serve and support the fellowship and gathering of saints. But do not stop there.

Find ways to free your creativity and fulfil the commission you’ve been given.

Stop reading the “Come ye therefore to church on Sunday, and sit ye in a pew listening to sermons until I return.” ‘21st Century Is That Really In The Bible Version’ and pick up the real thing…

“Go ye into all the world!”

Yes, ye!

It’s possible, and in Jesus’ name, I intend to shout it from the rooftops.

You can do it. Through books, podcasts, videos, email, courses and resources. Through blogs, journals, socials, streaming, print and pixel.

My commission?

To help you fulfil yours.