Check out Dan Kimball’s book They like Jesus but not the Church (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007), David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons', unChristian (Grand Rapids, USA: Baker Books, 2007) and the Adventist Review article “They Love Jesus, They Don’t Love the Church”. The Review article gives an introduction – but a thoughtful church planter or leader… Continue reading
Three is Enough Groups!
Three is Enough Groups (pray, grow, serve) are expected to make a big impact for the gospel – all over the world. Check out Todd Hunters blog at http://www.3isenough.org/
Creative Church – youth for youth!
Heritage Community Fellowship is a very new church plant (on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia) growing from the vision of the Heritage College chaplain – Faye Stothers; teachers and members; and strongly supported by the college principal, Stuart Barons, and area pastor, David Butcher. But two things stand out – first, it is very creative; and second,… Continue reading
McClung’s Church Planting – on mp3
Floyd McClung’s church planting sessions (Crossways, May 31) are on mp3 at Dave Lawton’s blog. Dave says, “They were excellent sessions and would be of value to anyone wanting some input/encouragement in church planting.” See McClung 1 & McClung 2.
Floyd McClung on Church Planting
Floyd and Sally have been visiting Melbourne (Australia) sharing practical ideas on planting a movement of churches. Dave Lawton is putting up a series of posts – with the first being 5 Steps to Plant a Church.
Church Shopping?!
Are you church shopping (or hopping) – going to a different place each week? What could it mean to "be church" and commit to one fellowship or community? Or, is it time to get some friends together to start something new and creative – so you can share your faith with your friends who don't know Jesus? Check… Continue reading
SKIDZ Alive – Kids Church
Over 30 kids from the community have come each time – along with 12 high school helpers, parents and staff. SKIDZ Alive is a monthly kid’s church meeting on Saturday afternoons on Gilson College campus. Themes are developed through story telling, puppets, drama, crafts, study time, memory verses, and activities. It is the vision of Brian Boyland –… Continue reading
Café Church creates community!
For a couple of years now the Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) often chaired by the Scunthorpe Mayor – which includes the police, local Council, Probation Services, Neighbourhood Watch, and various other bodies – have held their monthly meetings in the Café. At the last NAT meeting there were about 50 people present – and the… Continue reading
Café Church creates community!
Cottage Beck Café Church “just seems to draw people to it.” (read more)
Revive is one year old!
Activities through the year have included a 48 hour prayer weekend, revive café nights, the development of a number of Life Groups – including one that meets on Saturday afternoons at 2pm, and now sometimes expands into a large Bible class, support for a community house and a weekly community meal for disadvantaged people –… Continue reading