Max writes, From your knowledge of the Bible, church and mission history – do you see structures as being significant in launching, growing and sustaining movements. If you are aquainted with Dr Ralph Winters “Two Structures of God’s Redemptive Mission” which he terms Modality and Sodality can you comment on them both from an historical [...]
Tag Archives: Movement
Plain sailing
27 January, 2010 – 8:55 AM
Never mind the manoeuvres, just go straight at ‘em. Horatio Nelson Nelson was of the opinion that in war no captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of the enemy. According to Edgar Vincent, his method for evolving plans was not analytical. He despised “pen and ink men”. He relied [...]
Interview with Jay (6)
23 January, 2010 – 3:26 AM
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)
21 January, 2010 – 3:20 AM
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)
20 January, 2010 – 3:17 AM
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)
19 January, 2010 – 3:14 AM
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)
17 January, 2010 – 3:10 AM
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
Liz’s question
7 December, 2009 – 9:02 AM
This question just came in from Liz. Hi Steve, I’m reading your book at the moment and I get the impression that you are against theological education. What do you think? I will say that when I studied Church History at Bible College I found it boring. Thanks for making Church History interesting. Liz Here’s [...]
Falling down
29 November, 2009 – 9:02 PM
This depiction of Paul’s conversion by Caravaggio shows profound insight into what happened on the Damascus road. Notice how Paul has been violently unseated from his horse. He has lost his position of power and mobility. His sword lies useless on the ground. Blinded, his arms are outstretched pleading for help. His companion, unable to [...]
