Carl Willis

Simplicity Church Network

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Simplicity Church Network

Simplicity is a network of Organic groups and churches who are committed to glorifying Jesus Christ through a simple, yet powerful, expression of personal faith lived out in a world looking for hope.

Website: http://www.simplicitynet.org
Location: Corpus Christi, TX and beyond
Members: 18
Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2011

An introduction to Simplicity

Discussion Forum

Shelley Koozer

Hoping to find/start a simple church in our area. 1 Reply

Started by Shelley Koozer. Last reply by Mark Lake Oct 18, 2010.

Carl Willis

Would you like to start a Simplicity Church or Organic Group in your area? 4 Replies

Started by Carl Willis. Last reply by Rod Dec 21, 2008.

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Carl Willis Comment by Carl Willis on November 15, 2008 at 11:21am
Carl Willis Comment by Carl Willis on December 1, 2008 at 3:22pm
Bethel Watt Comment by Bethel Watt on December 1, 2008 at 5:46pm
Hi Carl,
'We' are in New Caney, TX - 30 miles north of Houston on 59. I just watched - or tried to watch with grandson distractions your video. I will be back tomorrow to watch again but thought I'd say hello.
We have been a church up here for over 2 years now, but didn't know to call ourselves that until after the conference in September.
I will tell you more about 'us' at another time.
Love to all the brothers and sisters in Simplicity Church from the church (ekklesia) in New Caney.
B
Kathryn Berkowitz Comment by Kathryn Berkowitz on December 2, 2008 at 10:54am
Hi :)
Oh, Hi Bethel ! Nice to see you here too.
Hi Carl, I really enjoyed your last post. God has been speaking to me for some time about a recalibration of sorts. It's like He is distilling our lives to purify us and drive out the dross. There are so many things, worthy things that demand our attention, but they can deter us from His purpose for our lives.

I believe that we, as believers, are coming into a time of deep darkness in which our lights will shine all the brighter.
My family, because of my husband's Jewish heritage, will be celebrating the Feast of Dedication ( or Hannukah ) which for us symbolizes the rededication of our "temples", ourselves, and everything we own, to God. We light the menorah and it reminds us that our light, the Spirit of God, illumines the darkness and cannot be overwhelmed by the dark. I think this will be more meaningful this year for me than it ever has been because I truly believe that God is bringing us into a new season of His presence and power in our lives.
Joseph Chandler Comment by Joseph Chandler on December 2, 2008 at 2:11pm
Kathryn,

Shalom to you and your husband. Often the "Church" has forgotten it's Jewish Heritage. Hannukah is one that Jesus (Yeshua) also celebrated. So you are really walking more like Jesus as you celebrate this feast. As the Church starts to learn more of what they have been missing by not celebrating the Feast of the LORD I feel that many Simple Churches will start the feast at home and see the Messiah in them.

Shalom In Him,

Joseph Chandler
Jackson, SC
Kathryn Berkowitz Comment by Kathryn Berkowitz on December 3, 2008 at 10:06am
Hi Joseph :
It was wonderful for my husband to have the veil removed and understand the deeper meaning behind these types and shadows of a new and better Covenant.
When we are in Him, every day is cause for celebration :)
Joseph Chandler Comment by Joseph Chandler on December 3, 2008 at 10:09am
I agree with you. Shalom In Him : )
Rod Comment by Rod on December 20, 2008 at 9:58pm
I would like to start one in Reston or nearby Vienna or somewhere in Northern Virginia. I have been reading Frank Viola and am excited about being more connected and relationships. I had read about Cell Church but that proved a false start in this direction. Email me at [email protected] and I'll call you back
Ryan Huling Comment by Ryan Huling on February 1, 2009 at 3:43pm
Hello, just wanted to post something here. It's been over a month.
God bless you all and thanks Carl for your willingness to help.
Carl Willis Comment by Carl Willis on February 12, 2009 at 4:35pm
Mike,

Great question. We operate in both "house church" and "free standing" modes.

In the house church mode, I look for those Holy Spirit identified people of peace, I walk beside, equip and release (that's the church planting strategist role). In the group I am a participant the same as anyone else.

In our free-standing work, I work with a co-pastor. His role is missions & ministry, identifying and developing opportunities for the body to further the work of "going." I focus on reaching, nurturing, equipping and sending...we both share teaching roles. I believe that in our culture that the free-standing "location" can still be an effective tool for ministry. Ours is in a down and out drug & prostitution area and people know it to be a safe haven of people who care about them.

I hope that answers your question.

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Carl Willis Mark Lake Rod Bethel Watt Ben Wardlaw Shelley Koozer Lex Meyer Linda Bass Ed Burley Dru Stevenson whitewolf Mike Morrell Ryan Huling Gladys Weydert Kathryn Berkowitz Marlon J. Broussard Carol Willis Michael Afflerbach
 
 
 

 

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