SERMON: Choose Joy

Jeff Lucas

Jeff Lucas, travels internationally in a ministry of Bible teaching which carries a specific vision to encourage and equip the church. Originally a church planting pastor, Jeff understands the dynamics of local church life and has a desire to “build” rather than simply “bless” as he teaches and preaches.

His ministry is expressed in a number of different ways. He is part of the leadership team of Spring Harvest, and a member of their Council of Management. He serves on the Pioneer team, a national team that leads a network of churches in the UK and beyond. He is the director of Equipped to Lead: Favour. The idea is simple, but effective. Let’s take time, on a part-time basis over a year, to be with leaders who have been greatly used by God to make an impact. Let’s allow them the opportunity to challenge and shape our thinking, pour out their life message, and teach us from their successes and failures. In addition to the UK, the course has also been run in Germany and Italy, and will shortly be used in New York, USA. Over 2,000 delegates have graduated from the course.

Jeff is the author of thirteen books, some of which have reached the best seller lists and broadcasts two weekly radio shows (Spring Harvest Radio Show and Lucas on Life) on Premier Radio. Jeff also writes a monthly column for Christianity and Renewal magazine. Jeff and Kay lived in Chichester for twelve years, and are still members of Revelation Church, but they now live in Colorado, where he holds a teaching post at Timberline Church. Jeff & Kay have two adult children.