2017

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 53

December 2017

United States

12:57

John brings Christmas greetings from an unexpected setting: a wedding in Colorado Springs. In his message about the Good Shepherd in Psalm 23, he explains how the Shepherd’s goodness and mercy, which is said to “follow” us (vs. 6) translates to “chases” us. “Christmas is a fantastic time for us to . . . share the good news that the God who would pursue us all the way from heaven welcomes us to the great wedding feast to come—Joy to the world! The Lord has come!”

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 52

November 2017

12:32

John shares the keynote address he recently presented at a conference in Colorado Springs about the Alliance perspective on law and culture. From his PowerPoint titled “Our Fascinating Challenge: A Primer for Understanding Christian Engagement in a Post-Christian World,” John unpacks five points that lead to three applications for the U.S. Alliance family. “Let’s do this well,” he concludes, “living under His authority with all of His love living through us.”

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 51

October 2017

Puerto Rico

12:58

This month John reports from Puerto Rico in the destructive aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. He describes how Alliance people are assisting Puerto Rican churches and calls the U.S. Alliance to be moved with compassion on their behalf.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 50

September 2017

12:26

In this, his 50th video blog since becoming president, John shares his thoughts on a number of issues, including the recent Resonate gathering, a new generation of Alliance church planters, the Church’s response to racism, pitching in to help Hurricane Harvey victims, a newly forming theology of risk, and the “hustle and bustle” of the return of fall ministry in our churches—reminding us that it’s the Spirit who leads us down this next stretch of the river, and we are simply to join His flow.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 49

August 2017

Columbus, Ohio

12:24

This month, John takes us back to Council 2017 when he shared the message stirring in his spirit as he looked ahead to his second term as U.S. Alliance president. I trust you are challenged and inspired by his call to a greater level of ownership and engagement from The Alliance—one of God’s end-times families raised up to complete the Great Commission.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 48

July 2017

12:41

Drawing from portions of his Friday morning Council message, John presents four practical methods for evangelism, while cautioning that each church must decide for itself how it wants to reach the unsaved in its community. Note: in this video, John mentions the book GOD in YOU. Order yours from the Alliance Service Center by calling toll-free 1-877-284-3262, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., MST.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 47

Alliance Council Highlights

June 2017

Columbus, Ohio

9:27

John offers a glimpse of Alliance Council 2017 through a captivating montage of video highlights from the event, reminding the Alliance family that the Spirit of God is at work to move us forward as He directs.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 46

Do Not Grow Weary

May 2017

Philippines

12:47

This month, John recounts the sights, sounds, and smells from his recent trip to the Philippines, where God has grown the C&MA from small, clunky, discouraging beginnings to a vibrant, growing movement of more than 2,500 churches strong—an encouraging reminder to “not grow weary in well-doing.”

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 45

Keep Watch

April 2017

United States

10:50

John admonishes church leaders to “Keep watch over yourselves and the flock that’s entrusted to your care” by making the gift of Sabbath an indispensable element in our weekly rhythm.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 44

March 2017

Colorado Springs, Colorado

13:12

While speaking at the Converge Conference in Colorado Springs earlier this year, John addressed four dangers the American church faces.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 43

February 2017

Dominican Republic

13:01

John addresses the importance of U.S. church planting and explains why Council 2017 in Columbus, Ohio, is a “must-attend” event for the Alliance family.

John Stumbo Video Blog No. 42

Reflections from Vietnam

January 2017

Vietnam

11:37

This month, John shares part two of his message from Vietnam. He notes the oneness in the Body of Christ across cultures and joyfully repents of his “American superiority” after observing the gospel flourishing in this communist-ruled nation.