The current situation in Kenya- where scores of people were burned to death inside an Assemblies of God church because of election unrest- is very disturbing, and is more pertinent for me in that over the last couple of months on behalf of Ignite I've been cultivating a relationship with a ministry called AFLAME that works with young Christians in the capital city of Nairobi. Could you please pray for AFLAME and for Peter Opolo who leads the ministry. When we talk about the fire of God we don't mean churches literally set on fire- the image is too shocking even to fully comprehend. BUT we do want to see nations on fire with a passion to worship and serve the living God.
This is one of those occasions when ministry names such as Ignite and Aflame seem a little bit hollow.
God's words
- 1Chr. 16:31Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”
CITY CHURCH CARDIFF, ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH>
- CITY TEMPLE CHURCH CARDIFF
I'm on the pastoral team of this thriving multi-cultural Elim Pentecostal Church in the heart of Cardiff- the capital city of Wales.
THIRD DAY
- THIRD DAY
From 2001-2016 I spent part of my year on the road as pastor to the Christian rock band Third Day.
WALESWIDE
- WALESWIDE
I am part of the church planting and strengthening ministry Waleswide, alongside leaders from across the evangelical spectrum and geographical spread of the nation.
ELIM WALES
- ELIM INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Both personally and in my local church role I am pleased to stand with our Elim Missions Dept. - ELIM WALES
I spend part of my time as the regional co-ordinator for Elim in Wales-working with churches and leaders.
GATEWAY MINISTRIES/IGNITE INDIA
- GATEWAY MINISTRIES/IGNITE INDIA
Lots going on in and around Rajahmundry, India- been involved in this work since 2005.
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MY PUBLICATIONS
- Lessons From The Road by Nigel James and Third Day.
- Ignite: God's Purpose for This Generation (Paperback) by Nigel James.
- Seven Ways to Ignite Your Life: Life Lessons from 1 Samuel (Paperback) by Nigel James
- Seven Myths of Youth Ministry: How to Re-Ignite Your Passion (Paperback) by Nigel James, Gary Smith
- Seven Ways to Ignite Outrageous Prayer (Paperback) by Carl Brettle, Nigel James
Some of my Sermons
- A Friend Called Grace
- Word and Spirit
- Can We Fix it? Yes We Can?
- I am the Light of the World
- I am the True Vine
- God and the Generations.
- Growing in Grace-Less judgment, more forgiveness, more thankfulness.
- Equipping the Saints-5 fold ministry.
- Led by the Spirit-Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus.
- Unnamed people are vital-the story of Cornelius.
- The Persecuted Church-Stephen the martyr.
- What's the point of Communion?
- Building a healthy future-by putting the right foundations down now.
- Incarnation-short Christmas message.
- Confidence in Uncertain Times.
- Anointed by the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit-Our director of missions.
- Burden bearers or burden makers?
- Why should I be baptized?
- From the Encounter to the Call.
- Come Over Here And Help Us- The Macedonian Call.
- Rock of Ages.
- People of the Cross- the distinctives of discipleship.
- Samuel-Listen to the Voice of God.
- Kingdom Priorities-Money, Time, and Talents.
- Abraham-Kids, Covenants and Countries.
- Gifted to Lead and Train others.
- Living Tough when things get Rough.
oh gosh.
I dont know what to say.
Will pray.
Posted by: Joan Young/Godgrl Gomer | 01/04/2008 at 11:42 AM
Nigel- you just put into words what I had been thinking while watching the news...... and I had shivers at the very thought. However, God has His Hand over all of it. I plead the Blood of Jesus over Peter Opolo and everyone involved with the Aflame ministries. I also pray for protection for all the pastors of the Ignite churches in India..... Lord,let the fire of your Holy Spirit burn in their bellies and give them an increase of faith to proclaim Your Gospel. Let the names 'Aflame' and 'Ignite' not ring hollow in their ears and not bring fear or shame - but rather remind them of Your Holy Fire which can burn through the dross and darkness in the hearts of the people that commit these atrocities. Thank you Father, Amen!
Posted by: Teresa (auntie gomer) | 01/04/2008 at 07:29 PM