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Pulpit Driven Church or Kingdom Driven Church?
90% of churches today are “pulpit driven” churches. A pulpit driven church model considers the work of the ministry to be the pastor preaching from a pulpit to the congregation - along with other programs designed to keep people coming and attendance up. They consider this the work of the ministry...
10 Characteristics of a History Maker
1 . They are people who have overcome one or more of life’s crisis’, trials and failures. In choosing to overcome rather than be crushed, they develop the toughness they need to fulfill their purpose in their next season. This is why they are stronger than the average person.
2 . People who make history have the ability to recognize defining game changer moments, and are able to leverage them...
GOD HEAL OUR LAND!
This past weekend, Derek addressed revival, and shared “Transformation Manifesto” at RESEND - God Heal Our Land national conference, in Hamilton, Ontario. The power of God was present and led to a significant time of weeping and repentance from pastors and leaders…for divisions, sin and failing to steward the grace for their cities.
We wanted to share Derek’s Transformation Manifesto main points with you.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN THE CHURCH
When the enemy wants to stop a church from succeeding, he sets up what I call “spiritual proximity mines.” If you don’t know what a proximity mine is - it’s a bomb used in war that's placed on the ground or on a wall, so that when soldiers reach that part of the building or take more ground, the mine explodes when they get near it. In the same way, the devil sets proximity mines to try and make sure your church never reaches a certain level of effectiveness or takes territory beyond its walls...
ABOUT LEADERSHIP TRANSITION & SUCCESSION
PRINCIPLE: People are generally unprepared for life’s transitions.
We must discern the time of “preparation for leadership transition.” We must prepare for it. We must “sow” (invest) into transition in order to reap succession...
Send Home the Crowd! God Uses Equipped Sons and Daughters
From: Derek Schneider
“Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.” (Matt 14:22)
One of the challenges that today’s Church faces, is the mentality that “a large crowd” is the way by which we create national influence.
The reality is that God looks for a man or woman who is willing to pay the price, lay down their own agenda, and give themselves fully and radically over to the agenda and will of the Lord. This price is higher than most realize, hence why so few are able to be fully used by God...
Article/Interview by ShaDé Productions
History Makers Church - Making a Difference in Durham Region
In today’s Church era of strenuous change, hot topic debates, and everything from out-dated church models to celebrity preachers, lights, cameras and fog machines, History Makers Church is unique, and living up to its name.
History Makers Church has been one of the fastest growing churches in Durham Region this past year (apart from the incredible growth of The River Worship gatherings at Canada Christian College). That’s not including HMC’s “Online Church”, another cutting-edge feature making this church unique...
Authentic Leadership
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking to Canadian Business Leaders on the topic of “Authentic Leadership.”
American Statistic: Not just trust in government, but 7 out of 10 people have lost trust in each other (in general). Fully, 71% think interpersonal confidence has worsened in the past 20 years...
12 SIGNS OF A DYING DENOMINATION OR FELLOWSHIP
- Derek Schneider
1. Apostolic leaders are replaced by administrators.
2. The prophetic voice of the Lord is replaced by the voice of the vote.
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"Where Have All the Altar Calls Gone?"
(7 Reasons Your Pastor Isn’t Giving Altar Calls)
If you are, or have been a church goer for any length of time, you’ve probably found yourself standing in a church service saying, “Hey where did all the altar calls go?”
The Formula for National Influence
The biblical reality is that God is looking for a person who is willing to pay the price, lay down their own agenda, and give themselves fully and radically over to the agenda and will of the Lord...
“Dominion Over Earthly Things”
Prophetic Message and Equipping for 2023 (summary notes)
Given by Derek Schneider to History Makers Society - New Year’s Eve broadcast.
In 2023…
1 . God is requiring of His Church to have a firm revelation of their dominion over earthly things...
Secrets to Success in Ministry… That CAN Be Reproduced!
When we examine various moves of God, reformations, and the lives of reformers, we can see common trends and similar patterns that can actually be reproduced...
The reward for your prayer, fasting and sacrifice in ministry is not actually material things. It’s something of much higher value…
“For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I have given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. Since you are precious and honoured in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life” (Isaiah 43:3–4, NASB)...
The Emerging “Lecture Culture” in our Churches is Actually Not New
The “lecture culture church” marked by short stick-to-the-script sermonizing in amphitheater style buildings is actually not new. You might be surprised to discover that it is addressed in James! ...
Derek is a trusted apostolic/prophetic leader, requested speaker, pastor, author and “transformation specialist.” He is the President and Founder of the History Makers Society, through which he has helped thousands to discover their God-given purpose - many becoming catalysts of transformation in their communities and nations.
As an advisor to leaders of various capacities, Derek is impacting people, and society on several continents. Even through his brief teachings and seminars on a diverse range of topics, you are guaranteed to walk away with the keys necessary for effective leadership.
“I am impressed by Derek Schneider’s combination of breadth, wisdom, and steps for practical implementation to make it happen in our generation.”
C. Peter Wagner,
Vice President, Global Spheres Inc.
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