I’m enjoying my stay at the Singapore YMCA. On my way to breakfast each day I pass this plaque displaying their mission statement. There are some worthy ideals about “serving and enriching all members of the community.” Nothing about the gospel. The YMCA was once an evangelical missionary movement. It birthed the Student Volunteer Movement [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2010
The gospel of the kingdom
16 March, 2010 – 7:48 AM
John Zxerce reviews Hugh Halter’s Tangible Kingdom and raises concerns that if correct, will derail the emerging-missional movement. The part of the book that most concerned me was their understanding of the gospel. The authors claim the gospel isn’t the answer of Jesus to the sin-problem of men and women. Rather, it’s “[God's] love and [...]
Durian discrimination
15 March, 2010 – 8:51 PM
I’ve made it to Singapore for a Movements workshop and some meetings with practitioners of church planting movements from around the world. I should have plenty to write about next week. I’m staying at the YMCA. Here’s a sign outside my door banning cigarettes and durians. If you’ve never tasted or smelt a durian you [...]
News from the Front (door)
14 March, 2010 – 8:38 PM
This just came in from the frontline. I’ve changed some names . . . Friends Over the past week I have been building relationship with a new single parent family met while door knocking. I have just finished praying for mum – Julie – who has nasty ulcers on her arm that have been very [...]
Second generation faith
9 March, 2010 – 9:15 AM
We’ve all heard the saying from Francis of Assisi, “Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary use words.” He never said it. I’m in Acts at the moment. It’s full of the witness of words. Peter at Pentecost; Stephen on trial; Phillip with the Ethiopian eunuch; Peter before Cornelius and his household; Paul wherever [...]
Born to rule — a movement on the skids
2 March, 2010 – 9:17 PM
I’m still in New Zealand talking about movements. Tomorrow we’re in Palmerston North. Last stop Christchurch. While I was here this story broke about the Destiny movement led by Bishop Brian Tamaki. It tells of the closure of its Brisbane congregation after the pastor and 90 people walked out. They were upset about increasing demands [...]
Doctor of Ministry Course: Sydney
1 March, 2010 – 9:25 PM
A reminder that I’ll be teaching a Doctor of Ministry class for Fuller Seminary and the Australian College of Ministry in Sydney next year. We’ll dig a bit deeper on Movements and help you apply the learning to your life and ministry. You can sign up for DMin, or Masters credit, or simply audit. Movements [...]
