Writing for the Church, from people who love her.
Short reflections, teaching essays, and ministry notes from Allen Hood, Joshua Spence, and friends of EOC — written to encourage weary pastors, help small-group leaders lead well, and point everyone back to the Person of Jesus.
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A Reflection on Christ and Christmas // 2025
Today we stand post-crucifixion and post-Easter, forgiven and filled with His Spirit, but the manger beckons us to come look again.
When Christ Leaves the Pulpit
The way forward is not reactionary reform, but a return to the center. A recovery of Christ Himself. Only when Christ returns to the pulpit in substance, not just in name, will love displace control, healing replace harm, and the Church become again what she was always meant to be.
Advent 2: Peace
Advent peace is a gift, a calling, and a promise. It is the peace Isaiah longed for, the peace the angels announced, the peace Jesus purchased, the peace the Spirit applies.
Advent 1: Hope
When Jesus returns, He will not whisk us off into a vague spiritual cloud where we lose all real experience. He will renew creation itself. The sky will be clearer, the air purer, the earth restored, and our bodies raised in glory.
An Apology by Allen Hood
Since leaving Kansas City in February of 2019, I have personally reflected much on my nearly 20 years of leadership at IHOPKC. In light of the recent investigative report, I want to share this heartfelt apology.
Do I Regret Standing with Victims?
May 28, 2024 – Allen Hood Dear Mike, I am glad to respond to your following post:
"Reading is a start. Walking is the whole thing."
Pair this with a course, a group, and a few friends who will walk it with you.