A friend recently shared with me that, in the midst of increasing pressure by the Chinese government on the Christian church in China, a group of pastors wrote a public statement affirming both their commitment to Christian faith in the midst of suffering and an international call to uphold religious freedom. This is noteworthy for …
A Plea for Prayer
Today we have more than enough activity but less than enough praying in the church today. Today we have more than enough hearts distracted by many things and less than enough hearts that live with the solitary focus of approaching God in prayer. I do not say this to make us feel guilty, but to …
Multiply by Dr. Bobby Gupta [MissionsFest 2018, week 1]
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, we kicked-off our annual MissionsFest with special guest, Dr. Paul "Bobby" Gupta from Hindustan Bible Institute. Dr. Gupta's message engaged with our theme verse from Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. He also leaned upon …
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Multiply: MissionsFest 2018
This weekend at Eastbrook Church we begin our annual missions festival Multiply: MissionsFest 2018. Our theme comes from the words of the prophet Habakkuk: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14) Let me invite you to join us in our …
October 12 Update on the Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
International news reports indicate that a Turkish court ruled today to release Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been detained for the past two years and has been remanded to house arrest since July due to health concerns. As I have followed this case over the past two years, it is clear Brunson has been used …
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