leadership in ministry
Peter Johnston and Scott Rennie have the first part of a fascinating conversation about the book ‘Why Liberal Churches Are Growing’. Listen HERE to their discussion about the challenges facing the ‘progressive’ church, creating community, the church and young people and much more.
Today was at an event organised by the Church of Scotland called ‘Emerging Church – Centre Meets the Fringe’ in a new church development in Gilmerton, Edinburgh (domain of the inimitable Paul Beautyman). We’re hearing about ‘emerging church’ from people who are ‘on the edges’. In some ways the day so far has been inspiring Read More …
I’ve just finished reading Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell. I know it’s taken me a while to get round to this but I’m kind of glad I waited because I think I’m probably in a place now where it makes more sense to me that it might have when it came out a couple of Read More …
Last night I had the privilege of filling in for Thomas, the regular co-host of the Something Beautiful Podcast. Thomas is ill and so asked me if I could step in and chat with Jonathan about his interview with Dave Schmelzer, author of Not The Religious Type. Jonathan and Dave talk about stages of faith, Read More …
Lawrence Moore’s brilliant lectionary blog Disclosing New Worlds is back! A superb resource for anyone who preaches or who wants to get some great insights and commentary on the weekly lectionary passages.
The second part of my chat with Thomas about Seth Godin’s new book ‘Tribes’ on the Something Beautiful podcast HERE. We talk about change, cycles, leadership and faith in a Starbucks… complete with coffeehouse sound effects!
I mentioned that I had recoreded a discussion on Tribes for the Something Beautiful Podcast… well it’s edited and part 1 is online now… HERE. Some further thoughts: Tribes are everywhere. We are all part of tribes. Tribes form around interests and passions. Tribes are big and small. Tribes share a sense of purpose and Read More …