Tim writes, thanks so much for praying for me and the team and the people of Airds. A few days after Nicci and Shane gave their lives to Christ I asked if they would write out their story. I have included below for your encouragement and ongoing prayer: Nichole — This is my story about [...]
Tag Archives: Church planting
Airds week 3
10 June, 2009 – 5:29 PM
Tim’s next update. As you read, pray for the people involved. Some are now facing some health issues. Thank you so much for praying! I have a strong sense that God’s Spirit is moving as a result. (this post is a bit long but read the whole thing – I guarantee you will be encouraged [...]
When can we be a church?
18 May, 2009 – 2:46 AM
Here’s a great story on new believers discovering church in Ecuador.
Church 101
16 May, 2009 – 3:12 PM
If the this post on the church got you stirred up, make sure you pick up a copy of Mark Driscoll’s latest book. Here’s a sample chapter worth reading and studying in your church or home group: What is a Christian Church?
Intus Ecclesiam nulla salus?
15 May, 2009 – 2:37 AM
In Vintage Church Mark Driscoll provides this example of modern-postmodern individualism run rampant: One well-known international missiologist told me that his friends stopped going to church and instead water-ski together every Sunday, and he told them that was fine because being together in the boat was a kingdom activity and therefore qualified as church. Jesus [...]
Spot the difference
7 April, 2009 – 3:18 AM
Observing Neil Cole and Ed Young Jr. is a study in contrasts. The soft-spoken Cole quietly entered the vacant sanctuary wh ere we were meeting. He lingered in the back for a while before anyone realized he had arrived. By contrast, Young burst into the room with a shout—every head turned. The sanctuary was immediately electrified. [...]
Planting Anglican churches in America
23 March, 2009 – 11:39 AM
I haven’t met Todd Hunter yet. But I’ve heard great things about his days as a church planter with the Vineyard movement. Todd has a new venture, planting Anglican churches in the US.
What’s the difference?
18 March, 2009 – 5:17 AM
Last week I went along to hear David Riddell of World Team speak on Church Planting Movements. He shared these definitions that clarify the difference between starting a church and fueling a church planting movement. Addition: Starting another new church. Reproduction: When a church plants a new church. Multiplication: When a reproduced church reproduces. Movement: [...]
Bob Roberts on Church Planting
15 March, 2009 – 10:59 PM
If Pareto was right, 20% of existing churches will plant 80% of new churches. If you want to join the 20% have a listen to Bob Roberts from Northwood on why they have planted 120 churches so far and dream of one day planting 100 churches every year. I’m not sure if Pareto applies in [...]
Learning from Ignaz
14 February, 2009 – 9:52 PM
Two observations on the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss: 1. Semmelweis was passionately engaged and humble enough to learn. He wanted to save lives. He did not accept current reality. He was a driven man. He knew what his mission was—save lives. And he did something about it. He did not come with preconceived notions of [...]
