Missional Movements
« Previous EntriesServing Independence - Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Matt Scott our Community Services Coordinator originally posted this at the LifeConnection Blog but I want to make sure everyone sees the upcoming events.
Hey everyone! Matt Scott here, resident shady-why do they let him hang around?-guy. Well, despite my reputation, I do have a few service opportunities to talk about that we can all be [...]
Resources For You to Check Out
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Recently I have been listening to some interviews from 9Marks while I drive (one earphone in since my stereo was jacked) and while I mow. They have some really helpful stuff and you might want to check it out.
The New Perspective on Paul with Simon Gathercole and Peter Williams. (audio)
You may have heard about [...]
David Fitch & Mark Driscoll Revisited
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Out of Ur posted a helpful follow-up to their post last week from Fitch on Driscoll’s contention that emergent flavored churches are not seeing conversions actually taking place. (Here is my short interaction with the post.)
Fitch is back this week interacting with some questions raised in the comments of his initial article. I [...]
One Prayer Starts this Weekend
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008As you may know LifeConnection is taking in One Prayer. I’m really excited for us to kick it off this weekend with Make us … Risk-Takers. I’ll be teaching this weekend on the story of David and Goliath.
I specifically have our men on my heart and mind for this weekend (in light of [...]
Someone Finally Said It
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Yesterday I read a post over at Out of Ur concerning Driscoll’s claim last year at the Convergent Conference (?) that emerging churches aren’t typically reaching people with the gospel. The post was David Fitch’s response to the critique.
Here’s the statement from Driscoll:
And all the nonsense of emerging, and Emergent, and new monastic communities, [...]
Religious Pluralism & the Movement of Jesus
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Here’s a question for you:
Can someone believe Jesus is the one who brought about their personal salvation but at the same time that salvation can come through other religious systems?
To say it differently, can someone be a religious pluralist and a Christian?
Go.
Thirsty for Jesus
Friday, May 2nd, 2008John 4 and Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well is powerful.
Here’s something that I’m challenged with. Jesus brings living water that will quench the thirst of our souls.
So how can I live a life that causes people to become thirsty for Jesus?
What do you think?
Inviting People to Church or Inviting People to Jesus Pt 1
Friday, May 2nd, 2008The Background
This is something that has been stewing in my noggin for some time. Maybe it will help to give the background as best I can.
the early years
I didn’t grow up in church. I came to Jesus ultimately outside of the church. And upon doing so, while I got involved in a [...]
The Church, Mission, Kingdom of God, & Missional and Attractional Models
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008I am pretty certain that is the longest, most descriptive title I’ve ever had for a post. Hope you’re not expecting too much after reading it.
There seems to be a dichotomy in many people between several poles. And in my mind, right now at least, they seem to be quite interrelated at some [...]
Fresh Eyes
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Last night I had dinner with Carson (check out his new blog) and Jordan (one of the dudes involved with LifeConnection). It was a lot of fun to hang out and hear what God is doing.
One of the cool stories from last night was Jordan and Carson sharing about a young guy who is spiritually [...]