Tag Archives: Great Commision

Staying Focused on the Mission

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Mark 13:9-10, Jesus tells His disciples, “You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are My followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about Me. For the Good News must first be preached to … Continue reading →

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Healing and Deliverance: Does Jesus Still Empower His Disciples Today?

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Matthew 10:1, we read a remarkable statement: “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” This verse sparks an important question: Does Jesus … Continue reading →

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7 Distinguishing Habits of Highly Effective Pastors

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Thom S. Ranier ~ Determining the effectiveness of a pastor is a highly subjective exercise. While certain metrics may prove helpful, they do not tell the whole story. In that context, I reviewed my 40 years of serving churches in … Continue reading →

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