I’ve been in the book of Acts lately and there have been some surprises—those “ah ha” moments when you see something for the first time that was always there. Here’s a few . . . Acts is the second half of one story. Luke wrote his Gospel to tell the story of what Jesus began [...]
Tag Archives: Characteristics
Interview with Jay (6)
22 January, 2010 – 1:26 PM
Jay: We have white-hot faith, commitment to a cause, contagious relationships and rapid mobilization. Your fifth one was adaptive methods; speak to that one a little bit. Steve: The heart of the Christian faith never changes and movements are very rigorous in that conservative side of the faith of saying there are some things that [...]
Interview with Jay (5)
20 January, 2010 – 2:20 PM
Jay: Let’s go on to your fourth characteristic — rapid mobilization. Steve: This is a simple concept — everybody has a job to do. Movements don’t abolish the clergy, they abolish the laity. They ordain everyone for ministry. You see it in Jesus’ ministry. Even before the woman at the well has come to a [...]
Interview with Jay (4)
19 January, 2010 – 1:17 PM
Jay: So we have white-hot faith, commitment to a cause and I think your third characteristic of dynamic movements is contagious relationships? Steve: Contagious relationships reminds us that we are all half a dozen handshakes away from everyone on the planet. We can see this in Jesus’ ministry; he is recruiting disciples who bring their [...]
Interview with Jay (3)
18 January, 2010 – 1:14 PM
Jay: The first characteristic was white-hot faith. What’s next? Steve: The second one is commitment to a cause. Movements aren’t just about my experience of God; they’re about changing the world. Every movement has a unique gift that God has given them. In the Catholic religious orders refer to their founding charism. Each order has [...]
Interview with Jay (2)
16 January, 2010 – 1:10 PM
Jay: Let’s turn now to the common characteristics you have found in dynamic movements. I believe the first one is white-hot faith? Steve: Yes, whenever you see a dynamic Christian movement I see white-hot faith — God’s presence and power equipping people for ministry, transforming their lives. Its not just the experiential side, there’s a [...]
Christmas downunder
22 December, 2009 – 9:51 AM
Ever wondered how Santa gets around in the heat of the Australian summer? HT: Andrew Bolt
A Humpty Dumpty faith for Alice in Wonderland
11 April, 2009 – 7:13 PM
He says he’s not surprised by the findings But he thinks many people believe in a metaphorical interpretation of the resurrection, rather than taking the story literally. IAN PEARSON : Many Australians, although certainly not a majority, would see Jesus as metaphorically real, or his resurrection as metaphorically real, but would expect that the bones of Jesus would be found in Palestine.
Back from India
15 October, 2008 – 1:37 PM
India is a crazy place. The roads are jammed with people, bikes, stray dogs, motor-bikes, cars, camels, water buffalo, rickshaws, buses and trucks–going in any and every direction. When your side of the road clogs up you just cross to the other side and start dodging the oncoming traffic. No-one wears seat belts. Not even [...]
A missionary faith
1 June, 2007 – 11:52 PM
I’m continuing my journey through Eckhard Schnabel’s study of Early Christian Mission. He describes how Christianity from its beginnings has been a missionary movement with a drive for expansion. The early Church endeavored, with fearless commitment and sacrificial courage, to win other people to their convictions. Schnable defines “mission” or “missions” as: The activity of [...]
