Denominational churches are held together by common creeds, rituals and by sharing resources. New Testament churches organically relate based on common doctrine, common missional call, and connected spiritual households. Joseph Mattera

Denominational churches are held together by common creeds, rituals and by sharing resources. New Testament churches organically relate based on common doctrine, common missional call, and connected spiritual households. Joseph Mattera


The sermon for Good Friday is now available on the New Life web site.
In this sermon, which is based on John 18:1-19:42, I talk about the Cross-Shaped Kingdom.
Click here to listen in your browser or to download the mp3.
Churches patterned after the New Testament model are driven by organic relationships. Jesus called his disciples to be with Him, not merely to do bible studies with Him. Joseph Mattera


Every year we get the same nonsense arguments about Easter being pagan.
Another beautiful morning in Narrabri. I rode to Bunnings then around the edge of town and down to Riverbend Estate before heading home. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Presently, the fastest growth of Christianity globally is Charismatic, Independent, Christian networks led by apostolic and prophetic type visionaries who desire to mimic first century New Testament Christianity. Joseph Mattera
