Many of you may have come across the Enneagram. This personality typing system has been adopted by many churches and Christian training facilities worldwide and especially amongst the younger generations. I cannot express more strongly the importance of understanding why the Enneagram is a deception seeking to draw you and our young people into occult practises. It is exceedingly dangerous and so I asked qualified Theologian, Stuart McEwing, to do a full analysis. Please take the time to educate yourself on why we need to stay clear of this system. Follow the link to begin reading this four-part series. The three subsequent posts are linked at the end of the first article. http://aletheia.org.nz/.../10/07/is-the-enneagram-christian/ Part 1: Is the Enneagram Christian? Part...
To all Pastors and Leaders Greetings. As we face the impact of the Coronavirus I have felt some very strong convictions as to how as pastors and leaders we should approach this time. I believe we are facing one of the greatest opportunities for the Gospel that most of us have ever encountered. However, how we handle this time is critical to the outcomes, I believe, God is wanting to achieve. The following points are, as I believe, to be God’s heart during this time. This virus has nothing to do with End Time Events, Matthew 24, the Book of Revelation and the Woes that are spoken of there. Nor has it anything to do with the many conspiracy theories...
This Coronavirus pandemic presents us, the church, with an unprecedented opportunity for demonstrating Christ to our community. John 16:33 says 'These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world'. We are the carriers of His peace to our friends, family and wider community at this time.For yourselves, I encourage you to read your Bible and find the passages that speak hope and faith to you. Position yourself in prayer and declare the truth of His Word over your life. The following passages are a great starting point: Ps 91: 1-11, John 14:27, 2 Thes 3.16.For your communities, I encourage you...
