musings on leadership in ministry
Ken Robinson talks to the RSA about education and creativity. This is worth watching both for Robinson’s insight and inspiration and for the brilliant animation. If you work in a school context this will hopefully speak to you. If you work in a church context then swap ‘school’ for ‘church’ and see where that gets Read More …
I’ve been at a team meeting for work this week. On Wednesday we spent some time thinking about ‘story’ with Martin Payne from BRF. Martin talked through the importance of story, illustrating with a couple of great stories about stories. He made me think, not for the first time, that when I’m leading worship I Read More …
‘ACTING UP’ …from faith to lifestyle in challenging times It’s sometimes said that in the West, the Church and the visual and performative arts have changed places. Film and theatre thrust important social issues into the spotlight, while many churches only offer escapism via a polite form of entertainment that titillates and tames. Has faith Read More …
Following my thoughts on preaching the other day Sue sent me information about this event: Preaching the Gospel of Matthew 18th November 2010 10 am – 4pm Davidson’s Mains Parish Church Edinburgh Preaching from a Gospel challenges us to read with discernment, intelligence and sensitivity, listening to what God wishes to say to us uniquely Read More …
Most Sundays I turn up at a church somewhere and lead worship. Most of the time the people there know I’m coming. Leading worship is something I enjoy but it’s also something I feel the responsibility of. Being the person responsible for bringing together corporate worship, often for a group of people you don’t know Read More …
Now a regular on the arts scene, the 4th Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival has grown to become one of Scotland’s most valued cultural events with nearly 200 exciting and affordable events taking place across the country from 1-24 October to help challenge attitudes towards mental health through the arts. See what’s on Read More …
HT to Steven