musings on leadership in ministry
Throughout Scotland churches, synods, presbyteries and even extraordinary assemblies are talking about change and the what the church might look like in the future. I was fascinated to see the Free Church of Scotland meet in Plenary Assembly for the first time in more than 100 years to talk about whether or not music and Read More …
This week our guest post comes from Kenny Wison. Kenny Wilson is presently the Senior Tutor & Lecturer on the ‘Youth Work with Applied Theology‘ degree at the International Christian College based in Glasgow. Kenny has gained his youth ministry experience in diverse settings focussing mainly on outreach to unchurched young people. He is passionate Read More …
HOLY CITY: ‘PROLOGUE – OPENING ACTS’ 31st Oct 10, 6.30 – 9.30pm, Renfield St Stephen’s, Bath Street, Glasgow Tonight will be a broad introduction to aspects of our coming session, ‘Acting Up… faith and lifestyle in challenging times’, with a particular look at what insights and forces inspired the believers in their particular context. What Read More …
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 …
Today Philip Green reported that the Government could save a fortune by having better purchasing systems, using its buildings more efficiently and generally being smarter about how they commission projects. It got me thinking, not for the first time, does the church offer value for money? That might seem like a strange question but each Read More …
A Safe Place? When: Saturday 16th October 2010, 10am – 4pm Where: The Atholl Centre, Pitlochry Tickets: £12.50 (£9 concession) – including lunch How can the church be a nurturing community for people with mental health problems? This day seminar is for anyone who wants to explore openly the issues facing those with mental health 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 …