Monthly Archives: September 2011

GCC003 – When Persecuted, Celebrate!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

When persecuted, celebrate!   Shadowing Jesus? Expect persecution. When it happens, celebrate! It means you’re on the right track – the one that leads to ultimate joy.    If you’ve really changed, and have genuinely begun shadowing Jesus, don’t expect … Continue reading →

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Ending Homelessness in the UK

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

The following is a guest post from Daniel Russell (as far as I know, no relation to yesterday’s Oliver) from the ministry Green Pastures. He’s opted to use the pin, sharpener, scissors model to introduce the ministry to you. Over … Continue reading →

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Introducing Salt & Light

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Guest post today from our friend Oliver Russell.  Oliver was in the same sunday school group as myself – and, as I remember, was the kid who knew all the answers.  Clearly, not too much has changed as he’s now … Continue reading →

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GCC002 – SHADOW ME

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

SHADOW ME!   “Leave what you’re currently doing and shadow me instead. By doing this you’ll be transformed, and not just you but many others as well.”   Leave what you’re currently doing and shadow me instead. Join my team. … Continue reading →

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How Paul discipled people

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

“The second pillar undergirding Paul’s urging is a near-unlimited expectation of what God can do through people. His litmus test of success in the Christian life was not about just about clinging on to it until the day you die. … Continue reading →

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If you’re interested in the future of books…

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

…you should be aware of what The Domino Project is up to. The Domino Project is the brainchild of one of my favourite bloggers (and the most popular individually written blog on the whole of the internet), Seth Godin, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Christian Bookshop, postindustrial revolution, Publishing, Seth Godin, The Domino Project | 3 Comments

GCC001 – CHANGE!

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

CHANGE!   CHANGE! Change your thinking. Change your direction. The leadership of the one true God is available to you.   The first words out of Jesus’ mouth as he started on the public phase of his mission was – … Continue reading →

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Big Top Ambitions

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I went to a few big meetings whilst back in the UK. 1,000′s of people, great band, and the impressive, inspiring speaker. It does a funny thing to me though. I have a problem. Consider this a confession. I go … Continue reading →

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Glean from Breen

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Couple of really good posts on Mike Breen’s blog on “Why the missional movement will fail.” Hint – if it’s not about discipleship, it’s a car without an engine. You can read part 1 here, and part 2 here. I … Continue reading →

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If the answer is “one breath”, what is the question?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

How long between Jesus’ command, “Follow me”, and his promise, “I will make you fishers of men”? Sure, there was lots of travel, teaching, trials and training sessions in between the two things actually happening. But the point is – … Continue reading →

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