Tennessee

What You Don’t See

When I was a teenager growing up in Alabama, we were often blessed to have revivals in our church throughout the year.  Periodically, a single evangelist was invited to be the guest speaker.  The single girls would often wear their finest clothes and look their best, as if they were trying to be a magnet and attract the young minister’s attention.  To them, being married to ... »

Inside the Ministry- January 3, 2014

Happy New Year to all of our friends and partners! We have some exciting events coming up to share with you! Upcoming Events This is time to begin making plans for some of the most informative, anointed and life changing encounters in 2014 – all hosted right here at OCI in Cleveland. Read more... »

30-Day Challenge Brings Back Significance to ‘Church’

In a culture where “church” has lost significant meaning to many, the 30-Day Church Challenge is drawing thousands of churches to examine their foundational purposes.In a concentrated focus through a variety of media on scriptures in Acts, ... »

4 Reasons I Won’t Listen to Shouting Pastors

I like to think of myself as a sensible and sensitive person. If I visit your church and it turns me off, I’ll politely sit through the service. I’m not going to make a scene by standing up and walking out—with one exception. I’m walking the moment you start yelling from the pulpit. I’m not […] »