Get the full text of Church Next: what could emerging Adventism look like? – a workshop presented at a council of Australian Adventist Pastors (8 Feb 08) – by leaving a note in comments. (read more)
Sharing Faith in the Local Bar!
Genevieve invites friends to meals in her home and the local bar – and their “spiritual interest” is awakened … (read more).
Outdoor Church Plant
Pastor John Beck and a team have been working on building indigenous groups, called LOVE LINKS, in the Perth, Western Australia. They like to meet out doors when the weather is good – which appeals to indigenous Aboriginal people – and have purchased sound equipment for outdoor concerts. A bread delivery ministry and home groups… Continue reading
Parties Reach People
A new church plant called l’essen’Ciel (in Nîmes, France), is connecting with the community through cultural parties. Using a rented multipurpose store-front, office building in a residential part of the city as their centre – they have invited their friends and contacts to Arabic, Slavic, Brazilian, American (Thanks-giving), Christmas, New Years, Mothers Day, and ice-cream… Continue reading
Alternatives to Conventional Church
A study from The Barna Group provides evidence that attitudes have transitioned from skepticism to widespread acceptance of new forms of “church.” Even pastors of conventional churches are becoming open to some of these forms. Read this week’s Barna Update.
Mini Church – eat, talk, pray!
The ‘Hope Chapel’ movement has planted over 700 churches representing over 70 000 people. Some of these churches are large. Some are small. In the last three years, they have planted 19 churches in Japan. Ralph Moore is the leading voice in this movement. Some observe that everything is centred on a simple, relational and… Continue reading
24/7 prayer weekend!
The Revive (Melbourne) team have planned for 48 straight hours of prayer this weekend – from 6pm Fri to 6pm Sun. “We would love you to be a part of this experience with us – either by being with us for a couple of hours of focused prayer or by praying wherever you are,” writes Claire… Continue reading
KORINTA – growing people!
Are we living for God? Does his will consume our lives? Are our lives defined by his sacrificial attitude? How is your church plant or emerging initiative helping people grow in faith, love and hope? With the growth of people their focus, healthy small groups are fostered – for this is where relationships are built… Continue reading
Basement Ministry – Check it Out!
“I hope you are encouraged and excited by this,” says Judy Douglas – the Church Army officer who has been working with the group in Canberra (Australia's capital). “I am very proud of them.” Check out the Basement.
Spiritual Revolution Weekend!
50 young people from across Western Australia spent this last weekend reflecting on the Book of Acts, praying, listening to God, experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit, reading their Bibles – and discussing how God may want them to relate the gospel to their unchurched friends. It was not a weekend of presentations. Many… Continue reading