The Whole Church Taking the Whole Gospel to the Whole City
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There are not enough words to express our appreciation for Dr. John M. Perkins and the ways he helped birth, shape, encourage, fight for, and love the CCDA community.
ccda.org/a-tribute-to-dr-joh…
#weareccda #johnmperkins
ALT A Tribute to Dr. John M. Perkins A Life That Helped Shape the Christian Community Development Movement
ALT There are not enough words to express our appreciation for Dr. John M. Perkins and the ways he helped birth, shape, encourage, fight for, and love the CCDA community. Dr. Perkins was not only a teacher of Christian Community Development; he was one of the people who lived it first. ccda.org/blog
ALT John Perkins, Melvin Anderson, and Wayne Gordon together in 1989. In 1989, Dr. Perkins joined with a group of Christian leaders who shared a common commitment: to live out the love of Christ in marginalized communities, not from a distance, but in proximity, and as neighbors. ccda.org/blog
ALT Dr. John Perkins and CCDA's Cohort 8 at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Perkins’ influence lives on every time a church and organization is a good neighbor, every time a leader chooses reconciliation over division, and every time believers commit themselves to the work of loving their neighborhood. ccda.org/blog
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Transformation Louisville retweeted
We are grateful for the life and enduring legacy of Dr. John M. Perkins. His life was a testimony to the love of Christ, the work of reconciliation, and the call to live with courage, faith, and compassion. On March 13, 2026, Dr. Perkins entered eternal rest at the age of 95, leaving behind a witness that will continue to inspire generations.
You can read his obituary and homegoing service information at the link below:
johnsonfuneralhomems.com/obi…
Please join us in praying for the Perkins family and in thanking God for the remarkable life of Dr. Perkins.
#PerkinsFoundation #JohnMPerkins #Legacy #Justice #Reconciliation
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Transformation Louisville retweeted
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5 Keys to Transforming Your Youth Ministry into a Disciple-Making Movement:
1️⃣ Keep the Gospel Central
A movement starts when the gospel isn’t just the message of salvation—it becomes the foundation for everything your ministry does.
“For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” — 1 Corinthians 2:2
2️⃣ Fuel Everything with Prayer
Prayer aligns students with God’s heart for the lost and prepares the hearts of their lost friends to hear the Gospel.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2
“Pray also for us, that God may open a door for our message.” — Colossians 4:3
3️⃣ Equip Students to Share the Gospel
Confidence grows when students know how to clearly explain the good news and start spiritual conversations (BTW, @Dare2Share can help you equip your teenagers with our free faith m-sharing curriculum😀.)
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” — 1 Peter 3:15
4️⃣ Lead by Example
Students imitate what leaders actually do.
When adult leaders live on mission, students learn to do the same.
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1
5️⃣ Focus on Multiplication
The goal isn’t just gathering students—it’s developing disciples who make more disciples.
“And the things you have heard me say… entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” — 2 Timothy 2:2
Bottom line:
Youth ministry becomes a movement when every student sees themselves as a missionary to their friends.
#YouthMinistry #DiscipleMaking #Gospelize
#RadicalLikeJesus
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God chooses to use the unqualified to change the world! If you feel like you don't measure up, you are perfectly positioned to be a world changer!
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Transformation Louisville retweeted
Scarlet Hope expanded its outreach from strip clubs to women involved in online pornography. As online exploitation grew with the release of the iPhone, they began praying for a way to reach victims digitally.
In 2018, they discovered a Microsoft-developed technology at a “Tech Against Trafficking” event that could identify people being advertised for sexual services online. The software scans websites where illicit services are posted, gathers publicly available contact information, and allows nonprofits to send text messages offering help, prayer, and resources.
Their organization became the first customer in 2019, reaching 18,000 individuals in the first year. Over time, the program expanded to nine cities across the United States. Eventually, the organization raised funds in three weeks to purchase and operate the software themselves.
Today, the technology is their largest outreach program, helping them contact people potentially experiencing exploitation, trafficking, or involvement in the pornography industry. In the most recent year, they reached about 120,000 individuals.
A woman received one of their texts asking if she needed prayer or resources. She responded asking if the message was real and revealed she had almost committed suicide the night before, praying that God would send a sign. Within two hours, she was sitting in their offices.
Her story revealed severe trauma: she had been sex trafficked at 14, forced into an abortion at 16, trafficked around the country, became addicted to drugs, and was eventually abandoned by her trafficker and left homeless.
Scarlet Hope helped place her in a long-term recovery program, illustrating how technology combined with outreach and compassion can save lives, sometimes through something as simple as a text message.
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Transformation Louisville retweeted
Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
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Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith.
“being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;”
Philippians 1:6 NKJV
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Overheard: Be leery of anyone always talking love but won’t speak against hate!! 🤔
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“As long as you are looking down at things and people you cannot see something that is above you.”
#CSLewis
Mere Christianity
Let’s ask God to take away our complacency and our spiritual pride: the “I know” attitude that keeps us from seeking more of him!
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"In order to truly fight against pride we must be able to get the long view of our lives. We must be able to look ahead and see what the story looks like even after we are gone. " --Shawn Wood
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The goal isn’t comfort. The goal is to continue to push back darkness.
Be that kind of man.
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“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
~2 Corinthians 4:6🕊
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"Lent is a time to take a long, loving look at what is real."
-Frederick Buechner
Greetings to all who did NOT give up social media for Lent! Since you’re still here, let’s make it count: Scroll responsibly, practice detachment often, and above all, pray for others in posts and stories as the Holy Spirit prompts you.🙏Our time online is only fruitful when we invite Jesus in. Right here. Right now. God bless you abundantly in these 40 days! ✝️
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We don’t just attend church. We are the Church. May we live so changed by Jesus that the world around us can’t help but notice.
Rise-church.com
Feb 15
What's the purpose of Church?
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Saved people live sent!
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Just as Paul and the other apostles and disciples were sent to preach the Good News, we are sent by virtue of our baptism to be disciples as well. We gain confidence by knowing that it is Jesus who speaks through us when we are telling others about the joy of believing in his promises. Just as God had promised the Old Testament prophets that he would give them the words they needed when they spoke God's truth to the Israelites, Jesus will give us the words we need when we speak of him and our faith. Most of us are not called to be ordained ministers, but we are all called to be witnesses of faith. We don't have to look for opportunities to speak to others, but we do need to take advantage of the opportunities that God provides for us. Last week, I was with my granddaughter who asked me what I was doing now that I am retired. When I told her about running two Bible Studies and writing these devotionals, she began to ask questions about the Bible. She was surprised that her brother and one of her sisters used this app and read it every day. I don't know if this conversation will encourage her to read the Bible and get to know Jesus better or not, and that's really not up to me, but the Lord. My responsibility was to take advantage of the opportunity. We all can be in situations like this. It may be a friend, a relative or a perfect stranger that engages us in a conversation that could lead to a discussion of faith if we recognize it. Sometimes we fear that we won't know enough, or won't say the right thing. We don't have to worry about it. Because we all know our own experience of God, sharing this will never be the wrong thing. Jesus won't let us fail.
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Transformation Louisville retweeted
Feb 14
Enhorabuena los nuevos emprendedores de nuestra comunidad!
HD Office, LLC (Trámites migratorios, notaría, taxes y más).
Allí también lee #ElKentubano! 📷
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“Strong people don’t put others down … they lift them up”
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Salvation is the beginning, not the blueprint. God saves you, but He also speaks. He gives instruction. He gives direction. He gives encounters that align your steps with His will. Don’t just celebrate being saved. Stay close enough to hear His voice.
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Cause me to know the way in
which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.
-Psalm 143:8b
A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
-Proverbs 16:9
It’s imperative that we pray for godly discernment and direction over all the affairs of our lives. GBU🙏🏽
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Discipleship Deficit Exists Among U.S. Churchgoers - Lifeway Research research.lifeway.com/2026/01…
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