Here’s some wisdom from a friend who knows a lot more about Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) as a method of evangelism, disciple making and planting churches. In most situations, it is best to start with two or three (or more). Try and reach a community, not just an individual … This gives the meeting a [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Another price drop @ Koorong
25 October, 2011 – 11:18 PM
For Australians and New Zealanders we’ve just negotiated a price drop to $9.95 with Koorong Books.
Making disciples for dummies (like me)
25 October, 2011 – 9:04 PM
I’m having fun these days doing Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) with people who want to know more about Jesus. This week I met with a twenty something professional. We’re working through Matthew’s Gospel. That wasn’t my plan, somehow we started in Genesis and jumped to Matthew. The guy is out of control. We’re meant to [...]
Slow down!
24 October, 2011 – 4:06 AM
If you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the inside of a dynamic movement? Read this letter by William Booth to the movement he founded. They say we go too fast! This accusation comes from all directions. Our enemies do not like our speed and our friends are afraid of it. What do [...]
T4T now on Kindle
21 October, 2011 – 3:12 AM
Steve Smith and Ying Kai’s book on church planting movements is now out on Kindle. “T4T: A Disciple ship Re-Revolution” (Steve Smith with Ying Kai)
Building a bridge for Muslims
20 October, 2011 – 3:54 AM
The latest Movements podcast is an interview with Kevin Greeson, author of The Camel. He describes a simple method of identifying Muslims who would like to know more about Isa (Jesus). It’s non confrontational and has been effective in many different contexts around the world. Some great insights on building bridges for sharing the gospel, [...]
Rodney Stark: The Truimph of Christianity
15 October, 2011 – 8:30 PM
A new study of the Christian movement from one of my favorite authors is due out this month. From the blurb: More than 40 percent of the people on earth today are Christians, and their number is growing more rapidly than that of any other major faith. In The Triumph of Christianity, acclaimed religious and [...]
I do therefore I innovate
9 October, 2011 – 10:50 PM
What made Steve Jobs such a great leader? A new book examines what set Jobs and other innovative business leaders apart as innovators. The research behind the book shows that five discovery skills distinguish the most innovative entrepreneurs from other executives. DOING • Questioning allows innovators to break out of the status quo and consider [...]
My favourite Steve Jobs moment
7 October, 2011 – 8:47 PM
I bought my first computer twenty one years ago. It as a Mac SE. I carried it all the way back from California to Australia via England in a shoulder bag. It wasn’t portable, just transportable. I’ve been a Mac fan ever since. I can also admin to being a Steve Jobs fan. This is [...]
It’s not rocket science
7 October, 2011 – 7:02 AM
Forget all the books, blogs, podcasts, conferences, and higher learning. What did Jesus do? What does it look like today? Here’s a glimpse, and it’s not rocket science. Hi Glenn (denominational leader) I was visiting a friend yesterday afternoon. I pulled up in their drive way and their next door neighbour, an elderly lady about [...]
