Jun 1, 2010
Thoughts from Joe Champion on Spiritual Gifts in the Church
Here are some more notes from the incredible conference I had the opportunity to attend last week; The Association of Related Churches NW Pastor’s Gathering at New Beginnings Church in Gresham, OR: A pastor’s wife had asked a question about what to do about a “sweet lady” in their church who does something very distracting and embarrassing each weekend during their Sunday morning... read more
May 18, 2010
The Puzzle Principle
If God is sovereign and has called us to accomplish His mission on earth, then we most certainly haven’t been called to do it on our own. We have been surrounded with millions of other Believers to be joined within one Body in order to see God’s Kingdom advanced on earth. Each of us have unique giftings that have been appropriated in order to see mission take place, but those giftings are not... read more
Feb 6, 2010
Power Problem
It’s Christmas morning and you have just recieved the hottest electronic toy of the season. You thank your mom and dad and begin to tear open the toy’s packaging. Only there’s one big problem once you get the toy in your hands- your parents forgot to get you batteries! Batteries: the one thing this device has to have in order to work. The toy is beautiful and shiny in and of itself, but... read more
Jun 15, 2009
What I believe to be my 3 most prominent Spiritual Gifts:
Teaching (Romans 12:7): I use this gift of teaching to teach people the Word of God, that points them to Jesus, and it’s applicability for today Leadership (Romans 12:8): I use this gift to organize the ins and outs of ministry events and worship experiences; and to lead people to Jesus, past the fads, and to things that are good and eternal; and to counsel, encourage, and help people out of the... read more
May 20, 2009
Where I Stand on the Doctrine of The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts:
No Christian can dispute the supernatural occurrences that are mentioned in the Bible. What many people disagree on is whether those things are taking or can take place today. The Bible says absolutely nothing about/ gives no indication that the supernatural manifestations of God would stop after the completion of the Bible. In fact the Bible is very clear that God is sovereign and can do what He wants,... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
Ever since, I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.