The Greek word for “pastor” is “poimen”, and it means a shepherd, or to tend a flock or shearing house. It is the same as the Hebrew word “ra’ah”, one who leads flocks. The pastor is responsible to care, nurture, love, protect and provide for the flock. The plural word “pastors” appeared once in the New Testament (Ephesians 4:11). That word defines a function, not a position. The ministry of a pastor is not recorded as an order of government. […]
Israel Onoriobe
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This is a defining moment in the Kingdom of God as we stand on the threshold of the Third Day. It is the end of the second day and the beginning of a new day in God. The Lord is bringing His Church into the Third Day, from the realm of Pentecost to the Feast of Tabernacles. It is a time of transition from one day to the next and the command to the Church is to rise up and […]
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.” (1 Chronicles 12:32). The children of Issachar knew what to do in their season. They were able to understand the times and positioned themselves accordingly. These men had understanding for the nation of Israel and knew that the reign of […]
The great commission is not simply an evangelical mandate, but is an apostolic assignment. It is not just to save souls, but to disciple the nations. Salvation of souls does not lie in our hands, but in the realm of the Spirit of God as He draws them into His Kingdom. Let the evangelical work of reaching souls continue even as we understand the commission that it is essentially apostolic in nature. The commission is for those who are sent […]