North Church
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North Church is a local church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To see Jesus preeminant in everything. Growing together and going together to make disciples of neighbors and nations.
North Church
4y ago
In the previous post, we considered three of four “whys” of generosity and giving to the local church. In this one, we’ll discuss the final “why” and give time for prayer and self-reflection.
Generosity is good for us
Was Scrooge McDuck a happy fellow?
The question is deliberately facetious for an obvious reason: a cartoon character is a poor example, but he is also a caricature for the fruit of greed. Greed promises that if we have just a little more, we’ll be satisfied. This is a lie and is directly opposed to the very words of Jesus:
It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts ..read more
North Church
4y ago
Friends,
Giving and generosity are not topics I enjoy speaking on or writing about, but, over the last few years of ministry, I have become more convicted and convinced they’re subjects I need to engage with to my congregation to be a faithful pastor.
Pastoring in the realm of giving has sadly been so abused in the church that it becomes a topic many pastors, including myself, have given way to fear in. Fear of being typecast, fear of offending, and fear of being un-pastoral to some people’s very specific and difficult financial situations. But fear shouldn’t dictate how any Christian lives. C ..read more
North Church
4y ago
Friends,
If you made it to the Member Meeting in early September, you heard my heart for our church -- that we would be a people who, above all things, embody a culture of "Treasuring the Gospel of Jesus Christ together." Intrinsic to that culture is believing the good news that:
· God Loves us and sent his Son, Jesus, to free us from our sin.
Because of this
· We Live as people freed from sin -- we now live new lives in the power of God.
Which empowers us
· To Love one another and all people, with God’s love that abides in us.
Striving to live this out in every facet of our ch ..read more
North Church
5y ago
We are so excited to announce Pastor Ryan Williams has officially accepted the position of lead pastor here at North. We will keep you filled in on his start date and any relevant details as they fall into place. In the meantime, watch the video above or read his letter to our church below!Hello North Church! My family and I are very excited to join you this summer. We feel the Lord brought confirmation of his calling to Albuquerque during our time with you a couple of weeks ago. It is clear to me God has done great things among you, as a church, to preserve, sustain, and prepare you for the ..read more