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Heaven’s Lessons: New Book Now Available
What happens when you knock on death’s door not once, but twice? As Steve Sjogren opened his eyes during surgery, the people around his bed didn’t look familiar. They didn’t look like any people he had ever seen before—they were transparent. No words were spoken, but he knew in an instant they were present to [...]
5 Ways To Enhance Outreach Momentum by Steve Sjogren
Momentum is a holy thing. It can be blessed to increase or it can be messed with and diminish if we take it for granted. When it’s happening we all smile, we celebrate and look pretty smart. If we are wise we will learn to walk in tune with God’s Spirit regardless of ever-changing external factors. It is the [...]
Why I Use Outreach Connect Cards… And Think You Should Too!
We hope that each time you connect with those in your city with acts of kindness, generosity, and practical love you are giving out a “Connect Card.” Many well meaning folks ask, “Why use any sort of card at all? Isn’t that a ‘string’ when you say ‘no strings attached’?” The reality is that people [...]
Prayer as a Smokescreen
Prayer is absolutely essential for any ministry longevity.I used to use the word “success” flippantly to describe what I one day realized was really longevity. What most of us are really aiming for is long-term fruitfulness — something that will endure for the long haul. All too often in modern Church history it is common [...]
Scatter Your Seed Like Crazy!
“Say what?” “What kind of drink do you want from the machine?” “Uh, I guess I’ll take a Cherry Coke…” As I reach the check out register, the cashier always has a quizzical look on his or her face. They always, naturally, ask me, “So you want what with what…” (it’s called, “Searching for [...]
