Pastors and The Word

PASTORS AND THE WORD:

Beloved brethren, today I felt pushed to encourage Pastors and Preachers to be good students of The Word in The Scriptures. 

Apostle Paul did the same exact thing to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15:

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

Pastors are called to be wellsprings of the refreshing Word of God to their congregation. 

If a pastor does not spend time studying the word and praying for his congregation, he can easily become a "Dry Well".

It is okay to seek "anointing" from "Anointed" men of God: .....but True and Lasting Anointing is found in the everlasting Word of God.

Just as a physical well provides water only when its springs are fed, a pastor's ability to nourish his congregation depend on a consistent, diligent, and prayerful study of the Scriptures.

A pastors diligent study of the Word is not just for himself: it is also for the flourishing of every soul in his congregation.

Keep digging deep into the Holy Scriptures my beloved pastors.

The "anointing" to be an Effective and Impactful Shepherd is in The Word.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Prophet Haggai

PROPHET HAGGAI. 

Friends, I am so excited to share something special with you! 

My new book, "Prophet Haggai," is now available. 

Even though the biblical book of Haggai is small: Just 2 chapters and 38 verses, it is packed with incredible wisdom and a powerful call to action. 

The Book of Haggai shows how simplicity and clarity can deliver profound messages.

I would love to be a simple but effective preacher like Prophet Haggai. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Paradox of Lies

THE PARADOX OF LIES.

Brethren, lies lie.

They deceive by wearing the mask of truth. 

Smooth words and twisted half-truths can feel so convincing, yet beneath the surface, lay a mass of pure deception.

The enemy’s greatest weapon is not just falsehood, but making falsehood sound ALMOST True.

Unfortunately, that is the world we are living in.

Lies break families. 

Lies destroy businesses. 

Lies kill people, etc.

But take heart! 

The Word of God carries Light that exposes every shadow of lies.

Jesus said in John 8:32 KJV,  

"Ye shall know the truth, 

and the truth shall make you free."

Let us cling to what is pure, honest, and eternal. 

The truth may not always be the easiest path, but it is the only one that leads to real freedom.

Read this and much more in my book: THE PARADOX OF LIES. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

REACHING OUT GenZ WITH THE GOSPEL:

REACHING OUT TO GenZ WITH THE GOSPEL:

Beloved brethren, it is not a secret anymore that GenZ and the other younger generations are growing in their distaste for religion and religious institutions including Christianity. 

They increasingly view religious institutions and religious people as out of touch or even irrelevant. 

For a nation like Kenya with an average age of 19 years, that is not good. 

The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a religion: it is a relationship with God through Christ. 

To reach out to GenZ and the young generations with this fact require a change of tactics.

GenZ are not looking for Biblical quotes and religious jargons.

They are looking for something that will change their lives and change their circumstances. 

They are looking for authenticity, justice, unconditional love and fairness. 

The question is:

How do we reach out to these precious generations?

1. Speak Their Language with Love and Truth:

Jesus always met people where they were. 

He didn’t come with judgment, but with compassion.

In John 1:14, the Bible says:

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us... full of grace and truth.”

2. Be The Example They Can See.

Many young people are not looking for a sermon from us. They are watching our lives.

3. Use Technology and Creativity.

Jesus taught with stories (parables), not lectures. 

Today’s stories are often told on screens: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook etc.

Let us go where the young generations are. 

Let us tell testimonies, make short videos, write songs, start podcasts, and share the gospel in creative, compelling ways.

As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:22,

“I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”

4. Empower Them to Serve and Lead.

Jesus did not just teach the disciples: He sent them out. 

Let us not wait for young people to be “old enough” to serve. 

Give them assignments now!

David was a teenager when he defeated Goliath.

Timothy was young, yet Paul entrusted him with major responsibilities.

The gospel is still the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). 

No generation is beyond the reach of the love of Christ including GenZ and other young generations. 

Let us rise up, not with LOUDER SERMONS, but with GENUINE COMPASSION. 

Let GenZ and every young soul see Jesus in us.

Pastor Boniface Amani (CPM)

LIGHT IS SWEET: BONIFACE AMANI GICHINA BOOKS.

LIGHT IS SWEET: ECC.11:7

Writers Can Light Their Little Light: 

Line upon a Line, Book upon a Book.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Happy Easter Monday

HAPPY EASTER MONDAY.

Beloved brethren, this Easter Monday, I want to encourage someone with the following scripture. 

Ephesians 4:8 KJV: 

"Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men."

As we step into Easter Monday, the echo of Resurrection Sunday still resounds in our hearts. 

The tomb is empty. 

Death is defeated. 

And our Savior is reigning victoriously. 

When He "ascended up on high," He did not just return to heaven quietly: He returned as a conquering King. 

He "led captivity captive," meaning He broke the chains of sin, death, and hell. 

Everything that once held humanity in bondage, Jesus carried it to captivity. 

The enemy no longer holds the keys: Jesus does.

But the beauty does not end there. 

Not only did He defeat the powers of darkness, He "gave gifts unto men." 

Through His victory, He poured out spiritual gifts to His Church.

Gifts of grace, leadership, service, healing, wisdom, power, blessings and so much more. 

These are not just blessings to enjoy, but tools to build His kingdom and reflect His love on earth.

Today, be encouraged:

You are no longer a captive: you are free.

You are no longer powerless: you are gifted.

You are no longer alone: your King is alive and with you.

Rejoice in His victory.

Walk in the freedom He obtained for you.

Serve with the gifts He has given you.

Happy Easter Monday. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

THE BOOK OF JAMES: PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY.

THE BOOK JAMES: PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY. 

The Book of James is one of sweetest books in the Bible. 

Just 5 chapters with 105 verses.

It is known as the "Proverbs" of the New Testament. 

It is packed with down-to-earth wisdom and guidance for Practical Christianity.

Grab my upcoming book for more Sweet Light from Apostle James.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)