by Keith Jainga
When Paul addressed the people in Athens, he declared: “In [God] we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17.28). He affirms that people exist by God’s creation and sustenance. No God; no life. The second of Vallejo International’s foundational values—that is, who we desire to be—is that we be “dependent on God.” Of …
The gospel is about God’s commitment and action to restore all things to what he intended for all creation. And the primary and irreplaceable person through whom this gospel is accomplished is none other than Jesus the Christ, through his sacrificial death on the cross and his continuing work as Lord of God’s people, the …
The three-fold purpose of Vallejo International, reviewed the past three weeks are: exalt God in every area of life, empower believers to become faithful disciples, and engage the unchurched with the gospel. To fulfill this purpose, certain functions must be in place and operational. From Scripture we can discern at least six church functions that …
The Great Commission (Matthew 28.19-20) is the Lord’s final instruction to his church before he ascended to his heavenly abode. The primary task he left for his church to accomplish is to “makedisciples.” One must not miss the fact that the very first word that introduces this final instruction is “go.” Making disciples involves going …
In a short article entitled “Minimize Maintenance to Maximize Ministry,” Rick Warren states, “Maintenance is church work: budgets, buildings, and organizational matters. Ministry is the work of the church.” Warren insists that priority must be given to the “work of the church,” rather than “church work.” The primary work of the church is to “make …
2011 marks the 30th year of Vallejo International. The initial stirrings that led to the formation of the church began in the early 1970’s. But it was in January of 1981 that the group formally organized itself to become a local church, and became a legal entity in March of that same year. In 1999, Vallejo …
Many of the latest video appliances and gadgets have a component that has become a common, even standard, feature. They are “Internet-ready.” Internet-ready means that an appliance (such as a disc player or TV) is made with the capability to access the Internet. When such an appliance is set-up the owner is able to enjoy …
Within a short time, it appears that advancement in practically all areas of human endeavor has been on the fast track. In electronic technology alone it’s amazing how new and improved gadgets are released with amazing frequency. It’s quite a task to keep up with the latest technology. All these advancements appear to testify to …
A recent episode of Nightline had a segment on the “culture of cheating” in college campuses. The primary focus was the alarmingly common practice of hiring someone else to do the research and writing of required course papers. It is reported that there are companies that offer this service. And many are willing to spend …
FoxNews.com reports that the politically correct greeting “Happy Holidays” is on the decline. “In window displays and newspaper circulars, on websites and sometimes out of the mouths of sales clerks, more retailers are saying ‘Merry Christmas’ this year.” Also reported is the failed attempt in a city in Philadelphia to change the name of a …
