I’ve been away for the last two weeks. The trip gave me the opportunity to bump into a whole range of people engaged or thinking about overseas missions. They are all good people with a heart to serve God. They all hope their ministry will result in new disciples and new churches. Some of their [...]
Tag Archives: Movement Characteristics
Et tu, Brute?
13 July, 2011 – 4:13 PM
Monster saltwater croc “Brutus” thrilling the tourists on the Adelaide River, 100km south of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. His right front leg is missing, bitten off in a shark attack. Must have been some shark! Anyone for a swim in the Adelaide River? UPDATE For those who don’t [...]
On sale at Koorong
25 February, 2011 – 12:33 AM
My good friends at Koorong Books have just dropped the price of Movements that Change the World to under $12 (AUD). The offer is good until March 1.
Barney’s 10 Commandments for reluctant evangelists
17 February, 2011 – 1:33 AM
An important ingredient in every disciple-making movement is plenty of “mouth to ear” evangelism. I’m a reluctant evangelist. So I sought wise counsel from “Barney,” an experienced practitioner in sparking church planting movements. Following my confession and absolution he shared his 10 Commandments for reluctant evangelists. Shut the lid on your computer. Get out among [...]
He who holds the creation in his hand . . .
24 December, 2010 – 5:35 PM
From the birthplace of our faith, a hauntingly beautiful Christmas carol from Eastern Christian traditions of the Feast of the Nativity. Byzantine free chant in Arabic (Antiochian Orthodox) from a recording featuring both Melkite Catholic and Antiochean Orthodox chanters. HT: Andrew Bolt
How Missionaries Lost Their Chariots of Fire
2 December, 2010 – 11:42 PM
Western Christianity has been on a century long journey to redefine what “mission” is. Earlier this year, Brad Greenberg reflected in an article for the WSJ on the changing nature of Christian mission since Edinburgh 1910. Here are a few edited points and quotes from the article. I’ll have more to say later. The 1910 [...]
Not for the faint hearted
22 September, 2010 – 2:03 AM
Ever wonder why there are so few church planting movements (CPMs) in the west? One of the reasons is we’re just not doing the basics—CPM 101. These are the questions Barney asks the workers he’s supervising every month. These workers are not just planting churches. Their calling is to fuel CPMs. The expectations are high. [...]
Seven themes of fruitfulness
17 September, 2010 – 6:01 AM
In March 2007, a group of 300 practitioners met for five days in Southeast Asia to discuss what the Spirit is doing as they seek to facilitate communities of Jesus-followers among Muslims. A list of the findings: 1. Sharing the Hope within: Fluency 2. Engaging Hearts and Minds: Storying 3. Exemplary Lifestyle: Reputation 4. Redemptive [...]
