As I get older the more I realise that the secret of a successful Christian life isn't how well you start it but how well you finish it. At the age of 47 I can admit that there are times when I lose enthusiasm and find I'm running out of energy, and at my weakest moments I worry that I might run out of steam- lose my energy and passion and be unable "to reach the end of the race and obtain the prize" ( in the Apostle Paul's words.) 
Gill's uncle and aunt, Donald and Sheila, are well into their seventies and still enjoy an active life travelling to visit friends and relatives and are both completely immersed in the life of their local church. Tomorrow, Donald receives a certificate for completing 50 years of preaching as a Methodist local preacher- 50 years, that's one heck of a long sermon. I'm amazed, encouraged, challenged and thankful for a man who has faithfully been preaching the word of God for 3 years more than I've been alive. I'm praying for the same endurance for myself. Well done, Donald, for preaching the Word in season and out of season and for guarding the Gospel.
Incidentally, tonight I was speaking at the 'Offensive' evangelism course organised by Dai Hankey from Ignite. My theme was 'Fuel for the Flames' focusing on LOVE- God's love for us and our love for Him and for our neighbours- The Greatest Commandment. I used Uncle Donald as an example and stated that my hope was for many of the young people present still to be full of the love of God and sharing the love of God in 50 years time. That would be a terrific legacy left from this year's Offensive course. Meanwhile, countless thousands of people in the last 50 years will have had their faith strengthened and stimulated through Donald's preaching.
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.
Praise the Lord for His loving kindness!
Praise the Lord for Donald and Sheila.
Praise the Lord for Nigel and Gill.
Praise the Lord for He is Good!
Posted by: Joan Young/Godgrl Gomer | 04/13/2008 at 12:13 AM
47? You're a spring chicken, Nigel..... :)
Posted by: Teresa (auntie gomer) | 04/13/2008 at 08:34 PM