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Elizabeth Warren On ‘Class Warfare”

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on September 27, 2011 by Pastor RocklynSeptember 27, 2011

I first saw it on Facebook: a link to “The Elizabeth Warren Quote Every American Needs To See” on MoveOn.org. A Google search revealed that this quote from the newly announced Massachusetts senate candidate was rapidly spreading across the internet. … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues, Justice, Politics | Tagged capitalism, justice, politics | Leave a reply

Be Careful Out There!

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on September 21, 2011 by Pastor RocklynSeptember 27, 2011

In “Hill Street Blues“, Steven Bochco’s 1981 television series about an urban police precinct, there was character named Sgt. Phil Esterhaus (played by actor Michael Conrad) who was the desk sergeant. Sgt. Esterhaus would typically wrap up his daily message to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church / Ministry | Tagged church, greed, heresy, ministry, power | Leave a reply

John Wimber and the Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on August 19, 2011 by Pastor RocklynAugust 19, 2011

In 1985 John Wimber gave a presentation on spirit-led ministry at the Signs and Wonders Conference. Here are a few key facts about John Wimber: John was a musician who brought Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley together to form the … Continue reading →

Posted in Developing Mature Believers, Pastoral Ministry | Tagged altar call, Holy Spirit, Vineyard | Leave a reply

Blue Ocean Summit 2011

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on August 6, 2011 by Pastor RocklynAugust 6, 2011

This week I attended the 2011 Blue Ocean Summit at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston. From Monday (8/1) night through Wednesday (8/3) afternoon I joined dozens of pastors in a series of presentations and discussion about creating safe … Continue reading →

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If You Can’t Measure It, Why Should I Pay For It?

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on March 19, 2011 by Pastor RocklynAugust 19, 2011

  Here’s a thought: Not for profit organizations can greatly improve both their outcomes and their fundability by moving from the mere reporting of program activity to real performance management. This is the message I took away from a recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Business / Organization | Tagged performance management, theory of change | Leave a reply

Microfinance With Marie and Andy

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on December 17, 2010 by Pastor RocklynDecember 17, 2010

My wife Eva and I currently volunteer with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). We work primarily with their Black Scholars and Professionals (BSAP) ministry and in partnership with their Boston area Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM).  Marie Williams is a former … Continue reading →

Posted in Expanding God's Kingdom | Tagged InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, microfinance | Leave a reply

Some Thoughts On Evangelism and Discipleship

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on April 23, 2007 by Pastor RocklynDecember 21, 2009

The following observations are drawn from a discussion I facilitated during the April 22, 2007 Christian Musicians Fellowship (CMF) at the home of George and Emily Russell. The topic for the discussion was: “How can we as musicians present our … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing For God’s Kingdom?

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on June 10, 2006 by Pastor RocklynJanuary 25, 2024

In Matthew 28:18-20 the Bible says: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading →

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Are You Satisfied?

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on June 10, 2006 by Pastor RocklynJanuary 25, 2024

Is your relationship with God satisfying to you? How about: your spiritual life your church life your home life your job/school your hopes and dreams Do these pieces of your life fit together in a way that makes sense, or … Continue reading →

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Are You Being Pastored?

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on June 10, 2006 by Pastor RocklynJune 10, 2006

Do you know God’s will for your life? Do you know the next steps to take to see God’s will for your life fulfilled? Do you need help overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of your spiritual destiny? In … Continue reading →

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  1. Sheddoupe on You Gotta Have Art!February 15, 2009

    Hello. I'm new there Nice forum!

  2. Idetrorce on What Are You Doing For God’s Kingdom?December 15, 2007

    very interesting, but I don't agree with you Idetrorce

  3. Eric on Some Thoughts On Evangelism and DiscipleshipAugust 24, 2007

    Eric... you have a very nice blog and very informative article...

  4. Christopher M Grant on Some Thoughts On Evangelism and DiscipleshipApril 24, 2007

    I attended the fellowship and was impressed with practical wisdom shared through the above teaching and others who were there.…

  5. Gail A. Cozart on You Gotta Have Art!January 31, 2007

    Dear Pastors Clarke, Rocklyn, Eva, Praise Him!!!!!!! I found you on the web and am delighted to see a taste…

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