leadership in ministry
So, I’ve blogged a bit about what might or might not be happening in terms of emerging church in Scotland. Some journeyers met and chatted and one of the things that came up was some kind of website to help us talk and share and encourage each other and to gather people together. So…. Come Read More …
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I’ve been busy writing essays and working away from home. I’ve also been a little uninspired so haven’t had an awful lot to say. However… I’ve just spent a really interesting couple of days with my colleagues talking about work and faith. We spent some time considering culture Read More …
I was leading worship at St Andrew’s in Blantyre this morning while their minister Peter is off at a conference. It was great to be there again, although we had a bit of a hymn tune issue which I thought was kinda funny. It always amuses me when people don’t know a tune how quiet Read More …
It struck me that I haven’t blogged about the two challenges I’m taking part in for 2009. The first is one I’ve been thinking about for a while then forgot about until it was really too late. Flickr abounds with 365ers. The challenge is simple. Take a photo every day of yourself or something that Read More …
It’s almost Christmas. For many churches that means nativity plays and carol services. For Dunfermline URC those will come later so this morning presented a bit of a challenge. How to preach on Christmas… before it’s Christmas. This is what I came up with. Your thoughts and comments are very welcome. Sermon Text (for those Read More …
Christmas is coming. The end of the exile is near. Rob Bell says that: Exile is when you forget your story. Exile isn’t just about location; exile is about the state of your soul. Exile is when you fail to convert your blessings into blessings for others. Exile is when you find yourself a stranger Read More …