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The Church

Reflections on the nature, mission, and life of the local and universal church. These posts explore ecclesiology, worship, fellowship, and what it means to be the gathered people of God in the world today.

What Derek Prince Gets Wrong About the Holy Spirit and Church History
13 Mar 26
12 mins

What Derek Prince Gets Wrong About the Holy Spirit and Church History

A Derek Prince quote, an unfair accusation, and what church history actually shows

Prince's quote doesn't just observe a tendency in the church — it attributes a motive. And when you press that motive against actual church history, the evidence runs almost exactly the other way.

Church, Membership, and Disciple-Making
20 May 25
13 mins

Church, Membership, and Disciple-Making

Belonging, Authority, and the Challenge of Growth in New Churches

In churches that welcome all, how do we disciple well? This reflection considers why membership still matters, especially when the lines feel blurry.

Bryan J. Hickey

Bryan J. Hickey

Follower of Jesus, husband to Jane, father of two, head chef, and unapologetic All Blacks supporter.

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