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Category Archives: Expanding God’s Kingdom

God Saved Me On April Fools’ Day

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on April 1, 2025 by Pastor RocklynApril 1, 2025
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My name is Rocklyn E. Clarke Sr. and I am the Senior Pastor of Life Church in Boston. The Best Thing Ever . . . May I tell you about the day when I experienced the greatest thing that ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Developing Mature Believers, Expanding God's Kingdom, Outreach, Pastoral Ministry | Tagged evangelism, salvation, testimony | Leave a reply

N. T. Wright: The Kingdom and The Gospel

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on June 19, 2015 by Pastor RocklynJuly 4, 2015
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N. T. Wright, the former Bishop of Durham for the Church of England, is a devoted pastor, a renowned biblical scholar, and a prolific author. Over the past year or so the following books of his have given me a much … Continue reading →

Posted in Church / Ministry, Expanding God's Kingdom, Theology | Tagged Christianity, gospel, Kingdom, NTWright, theology | Leave a reply

Surprised By Hope

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on February 15, 2014 by Pastor RocklynMarch 20, 2014
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N. T. Wright, the former Bishop of Durham for the Church of England, is a devoted pastor, a renowned biblical scholar, and a prolific author. I recently finished reading his 2008 book “Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Expanding God's Kingdom, Issues | Tagged Christianity, church, eschatology, NTWright, resurrection, theology | Leave a reply

Rethinking The Gospel and How We Share It

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on December 8, 2012 by Pastor RocklynDecember 8, 2012
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What Does “The Gospel” Really Mean? Frank Viola has recently written several blog posts promoting a fresh understanding of the gospel: January 26, 2012: Rethinking The Gospel February 11, 2012: Living In The Divine Parenthesis (podcast) April 25, 2012: Rethinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Developing Effective Leaders, Developing Mature Believers, Expanding God's Kingdom | Tagged evangelism, gospel, ministry | Leave a reply

Blue Ocean Summit 2011

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on August 6, 2011 by Pastor RocklynAugust 6, 2011
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This week I attended the 2011 Blue Ocean Summit at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston. From Monday (8/1) night through Wednesday (8/3) afternoon I joined dozens of pastors in a series of presentations and discussion about creating safe … Continue reading →

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Microfinance With Marie and Andy

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on December 17, 2010 by Pastor RocklynDecember 17, 2010
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My wife Eva and I currently volunteer with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). We work primarily with their Black Scholars and Professionals (BSAP) ministry and in partnership with their Boston area Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM).  Marie Williams is a former … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On Evangelism and Discipleship

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on April 23, 2007 by Pastor RocklynDecember 21, 2009
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The following observations are drawn from a discussion I facilitated during the April 22, 2007 Christian Musicians Fellowship (CMF) at the home of George and Emily Russell. The topic for the discussion was: “How can we as musicians present our … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing For God’s Kingdom?

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on June 10, 2006 by Pastor RocklynJanuary 25, 2024
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In Matthew 28:18-20 the Bible says: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading →

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Your Mission

Pastor Rocklyn's Blog Posted on May 16, 2006 by Pastor RocklynJanuary 25, 2024
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Whether you realize it or not: God created you for a divine mission. Your personality, gifts, life experiences, and interests all combine to

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  1. Sheddoupe on You Gotta Have Art!February 15, 2009

    Hello. I'm new there Nice forum!

  2. Idetrorce on What Are You Doing For God’s Kingdom?December 15, 2007

    very interesting, but I don't agree with you Idetrorce

  3. Eric on Some Thoughts On Evangelism and DiscipleshipAugust 24, 2007

    Eric... you have a very nice blog and very informative article...

  4. Christopher M Grant on Some Thoughts On Evangelism and DiscipleshipApril 24, 2007

    I attended the fellowship and was impressed with practical wisdom shared through the above teaching and others who were there.…

  5. Gail A. Cozart on You Gotta Have Art!January 31, 2007

    Dear Pastors Clarke, Rocklyn, Eva, Praise Him!!!!!!! I found you on the web and am delighted to see a taste…

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