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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Mature-Exemplary-Initiating-Givers
If the ready made “leaders” i.e. mature-exemplary-initiating-givers run out, or simply aren’t available for whatever reason, will the whole thing grind to a halt? Or, is there a process which is being followed that means the group is actually producing … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Timothy 3, discipleship, Leadership
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A leadership conundrum
The slick leadership guru can stand up on the platform and get a laugh from declaring “He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is merely taking a walk!” and I think there’s truth in it… On the other … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Leadership, Quotes
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Coffee machines don’t reproduce…
A writer I’ve been blessed by is Neil Cole. I enjoyed his blog today – here’s a couple of excerpts: “Inorganic things can produce, but not reproduce. As Christian Schwartz points out so eloquently, “A coffee maker can make coffee … Continue reading
Flawed & Loved
“The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Jesus, Quotes, Tim Keller
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Where will change come from?
“Change will have to come from outside, from the margins. The desert, not the temple, gave us the prophets.” Wendell Berry, seen here.
Posted in Alan Hirsch, change, Quotes, Weird
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Stating the Obvious
“To reach people no one else is reaching, we must do things no one else is doing.” Credited to Craig Groeschel – here.
Posted in Brave, Missions, Quotes, Weird
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If you’re still breathing…
…then Jesus isn’t finished with you yet. In fact, even if you’ve stopped breathing… there was this guy called Lazarus…
Posted in hope, Jesus
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Free Ebook – Unintended Consequences
It’s here. Absolutely free. No suggested donation, no email registration, nada, zip, diddly squat. Simply click on the blue writing below, wait a few seconds, and there you have it. If you then want to save it on to your … Continue reading
Posted in Ebooks, Nat Gillett, Unintended Consequences
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If you could start over, what would you do differently Billy?
“Billy Graham was asked the question, “If you had to start over your ministry would you do it the same way again?” He answered, “No! I would do it like Jesus. I would look for 12 men and spend time … Continue reading
Posted in Billy Graham, discipleship, Leadership, Quotes, Salt & Light
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The Money Dance
Some interesting discussions around about money and funding ministry, please do get involved if you have something to bring… Gillett and Barbour are sparring on whether or not churches should desire to own buildings here. James also brought up again … Continue reading →