Weekly Reflections
Weekly Evangelectionary Reflection: January 29th, 4th Sunday after Epiphany
Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; I Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Message: Who has authority – and what right do they have to that authority? are questions that ring out in our post-modern world. But before we think we are unique in asking these questions – a quick glance through the world of the Bible indicates [...]
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Warner’s Advice to Tebow: Let Your Actions Show Your Faith
from Bruce Laverman: You wouldn’t usually go to the Sports Page of the local newspaper for some sound advice on evangelism, but here it is from the Arizona Republic, Sunday. November 27, 2011, in an article by the newspaper’s sports columnist, Dan Bickley: “Warner’s advice to Tebow: Let your actions show your faith” “Take a knee in victory, and the masses cheer. Take a knee in prayer—as Tim Tebow often does on a football field—and it’s another story. If the Broncos quarterback could see into the future, he’d be wise to tone down the religious rhetoric just a notch. ‘You can't help but cheer for a guy like that,’ former NFL star Kurt Warner said. ‘But I’d tell him, put down the boldness in regards to the words, and keep living the way you’re … [Read More...]
Plant Generously, Reap Bountifully 2012
New Church Development Conference Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, Indiana) May 17 – 19, 2012 I (Paul) planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:6 REGISTER online now Keynote leaders are Tom Johnston and Mike Chong Perkinson of Praxis Ministries. Worship, prayer, workshops, and networking are key features of the event. Sponsored by [...]
Nadia Bolz-Weber: Entering the stream of the faithful | Faith & Leadership
Over at the Faith and Leadership blog, Nadia Bolz-Weber shares some insightful ideas about authentic ministry and evangelism by anchoring innovation in tradition and by being oneself: Older folks from the church will say, “What do young adults want? What do they want so that we can do it?” I’m like, “I’ve never had to [...]
God Complex Radio Talks to Martha Grace Reese about Unbinding the Gospel
Recently the excellent podcast God Complex Radio, hosted by Landon Whitsitt, Carol Howard Merritt and Derrick Weston, talked to Martha Grace Reese about her “Unbinding … ” book series and evangelism in the current Mainline landscape. Here’s an excerpt from the post about the episode, followed by a link to the audio: “Evangelism” has become [...]
Review: Introducing the Missional Church: What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Become One by Alan J. Roxburgh and M. Scott Boren
Reviewed by Steve Manskar Introducing the Missional Church: What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Become One by Alan J. Roxburgh and M. Scott Boren Baker Books, 2009 ISBN 978-0801072123 In their introduction to Introducing the Missional Church: What It Is, Why It Matters, How to Become One, the authors quote Dr. Rowan Williams, the [...]
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Warner’s Advice to Tebow: Let Your Actions Show Your Faith
from Bruce Laverman: You wouldn’t usually go to the Sports Page of the local newspaper for some sound advice on evangelism, but here it is from the Arizona Republic, Sunday. November 27, 2011, in an article by the newspaper’s sports columnist, Dan Bickley: “Warner’s advice to Tebow: Let your actions show your faith” “Take a knee [...]
God Complex Radio Talks to Martha Grace Reese about Unbinding the Gospel
Recently the excellent podcast God Complex Radio, hosted by Landon Whitsitt, Carol Howard Merritt and Derrick Weston, talked to Martha Grace Reese about her “Unbinding … ” book series and evangelism in the current Mainline landscape. Here’s an excerpt from the post about the episode, followed by a link to the audio: “Evangelism” has become [...]
Social Media and Communication in the Future Church
Christopher Harris knows his stuff when it comes to social media and technology in the church. Here’s a very useful article from FaithGrowth on that topic: Social Media is all the buzz these days. For those in the church this new technology leaves us wondering how to use this tool as a means to support [...]
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