+greenchurch
…gathering to give our lives for the Kingdom’s cause
- Infectiously connecting a group of overlooked friends
- As the heart, hands, voice, and compassion of the Body of Christ
- In an essentials-only church that gathers right where they live
Thirty brief pages to share our story & ideas
Download Green Church the book in PDF
“The most life-changing ministry we can humanly pursue with a group of overlooked friends is a simple Body of Christ, a Church, planted among them, to be His Hands, His Heart, His Voice, His Compassion in their circle of relationships.”
may God use Christ-followers all over the world to plant Romans 16:5 churches among their overlooked friends!
Comment by moosejaw — December 23, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
There are many Starfish that have been beached that waiting for someone to throw them back into the water,
I am one Starfish that has been saved.
This church, through God has made me rich man, in the way that only God can enrich someone.
Comment by stvbur — January 3, 2010 @ 7:26 pm
everyone is looking for an experience like Stan's Story….one page, worth the read…pass it on.
Comment by Lindsay — January 11, 2010 @ 3:33 am
FYI….www.greenchurch.info went to Kenya, Poland, British Columbia, and Myanmar today….who in the world do you know that would be interseted in some portion of it….pass it on.
Comment by moosejaw — January 11, 2010 @ 3:36 am
I love your illustration with the starfish! Great picture and idea!
Comment by jdblundell — January 13, 2010 @ 6:22 pm
My life & outlook on it has forever been changed by Lyndsay & his family. This man is the REAL DEAL. I admire & respect him as my Pastor & as a man.
Because of him my relationship with my God is the best it's ever been. When you see first hand what God can & will do when people are doing their part from the heart not for show it is nothing short of amazing. I wish EVERYONE could have experienced what I have been blessed to be a part of by being invovled. I will NEVER forget my BEST Christmas EVER! There was a family in need & my daughter & I were going to buy them a Christmas tree. They had many needs & had lost everything in a fire & had small children. My daughter was concerned that the children would have a Christmas tree. First we stopped at a live Christmas tree lot & the person there would not let us pay for the tree. Then it was on to Walmart to get some lights for the tree among other things. It hard to explain to a child that they had many needs & we were getting other things they needed as well. We had already gotten lights for the tree & my daughter was pointing at a $20.00 lighted tree top Angel & asking if we could get it. An elderly lady over heard our conversation & with tears in her eyes handed me a $20.00 bill & said get that Angel for those children. I still get chills when I think about it. That's ONLY one example of God at work through this wonderful loving & caring group of people. It took me a long time to truly understand that Church is what & where YOU want it to be.
Comment by Richard — January 22, 2010 @ 2:53 pm
Recipe for a More Abundant Life
First, you must have faith in God that He will provide all your needs.
Second, separate all the things you desire from the things you really need.
Add to this an appreciation for all that you have.
Never be jealous over what others have.
Be sure to share with others less fortunate what you do have.
Keep a positive attitude. Mix all ingredients with love and compassion.
Fold in kindness to eliminate bitterness and serve in large portions.
This recipe is not fattening and can be used in any amount.
Recommended for morning use, but can be used all day long.
*Possible side effects can be happiness, contentment, peace, true joy, and knowing your heart and life are in God's will.
Comment by Richard — January 29, 2010 @ 4:16 pm
A Christ-follower in Myanmar recently sent a translation of part of greenchurch in the Burmese language….it should be posted soon under the
“your translation+the nations” tab……..maybe you are God's tool to translate Chapter 6, 7, or 8 for your nation/language group….how does His spirit finger your heart about this? Note the simple process under that sam tab……………thanks!
Comment by moosejaw — February 4, 2010 @ 6:54 pm
I've been sharing Stan's Story with my facebook friends….very moving….
Comment by moosejaw — February 4, 2010 @ 6:57 pm
a group in Michigan and a 30-something discipler in Austin requested greenchurch info this week…..people are hungry for the same authentic relationships no matter where they live…
Comment by Ken — February 7, 2010 @ 11:28 pm
Yesterday we gave $350 to a young couple going through unemployment, sent $70 with a guy to buy rice for Bhutanese refugees in a nearby city, heard a report from Saturday on delivery of furniture/clothes/blankets/food to Congolese refugees in our city, gave a box of food to a person needing a boost, and sent $30 to a missions organization…then we continued with our Sunday church gathering…yeah, it took kind of a big group at church to get that much done during our one hour worship gathering, 16 were present.
Comment by Lindsay — February 22, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
Absolutely awesome report! Sounds like that took a huge group to get it done
Comment by jdblundell — February 22, 2010 @ 10:12 pm
I’ve been exploring this site & reading more & feeling as spirit filled as I know how to feel after reading several of the articles. This Church & group of people have forever changed my life. I will NEVER be the same again. My Prayer is that more people are able to experience first hand that there is NOTHING in life that can EVER give you the feeling you get from helping others & being a part os something so wonderful & so real.
Comment by Richard — August 24, 2010 @ 6:13 pm