leadership in ministry
Well… It’s tempting to say that today was just as dull if not more so, than yesterday! In parts it was, very, but there were also moments of what could almost pass as interesting, even exciting. Bible Study this morning was on Psalm 139 and was presented with an honesty and vulnerability that was rare and Read More …
Today I was at Greyfriars Church in Lanark making the final settings on their new sound desk as they put it all to use during today’s worship. I was also helping a young man called Ben to find his way around the new sound desk and laptop. He’ll be running the show from next week. Read More …
Well, tomorrow the United Reformed Church Synod of Scotland will gather at Perth racecourse for a ‘fun’ day. The weather forecast is terrible, that’s why the ‘fun’ is in inverted commas. We had hoped for the one day of sunshine this summer but it seems destined not to be. Never mind. I’m sure we will Read More …
I spent yesterday at a conference organised by the Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People, Dr Kathleen Marshall on the topic of non-violent childhood. The day was pretty interesting but to be honest the speakers were preaching to the choir. The most interesting part of the day was the chance to have a chat Read More …
I was back at Drumchapel Essenside this morning to lead worship. They are such a great bunch of people. So down to earth and welcoming. The texts for today were quite challenging; the story of Elijah asking God to raise the widow’s son back to life from 1 Kings 17 and Luke’s account of Jesus Read More …
I’ve been thinking a bit about how much I re-enforce church as it is and how much I bring a new culture. In lots of ways I’m sure I do quite a bit of re-enforcing. When I go somewhere new to lead worship I tend to ask them what they usually do and probably don’t Read More …
Today’s service at St Andrew’s in Blantyre was great. Nice people. Warm and friendly. I did most of the service with Pete, the minister, an I shared communion (he did the magic, I’m not allowed ; ) ) I’ve stuck the sermon in the Box in the sidebar with some others. I’m not sure what I Read More …