musings on ministry
So, after three years of study my diploma arrived in the post today. I kew I had passed but I didn’t know I had passed with merit! I’m not altogether sure what that means. Probably an average of over 60%. To say I’m pleased would be an understatement. I’m delighted. I loved my time studying Read More …
Sorry for the gap. I’m not off blogging for Lent. It was just that life and as a consequence a lack of time and internet access got in the way. We’ve moved house and the interweb access was only just turned on so I’m back… I’ll write more soon but I wanted to draw your Read More …
No, not me… although I might give it a go soon… “Showcasing great examples of the best in education, Five Things I’ve Learned is a collection of personal reflections from education leaders devoted to improving the fortunes of others through learning.” These are great insights from some smart people. Have a look. You’ll be glad Read More …
“We tried that once. It didn’t work” Imagine a golfer saying that. “Yeah, I picked up a club once when I was 7 and had a swing but the ball only went 10 feet off to the right so I never bothered trying again.” What nonsense. To get something right takes practice. Apparently 10,000 hours Read More …
On Wednesday I led a session for a group of ministers from the United Reformed Church in Scotland. We were exploring what the church could learn from younger people and from youth work methods. Young people fail. A lot. It’s part of learning. They try something, get it wrong, then learn from that and try Read More …
The Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland invites you to the beautiful Paisley Abbey to explore ways of doing worship that celebrates and nourishes our whole life together as well as engage people who are not connected with us. Main Speaker: Doug Gay, lecturer in Practical Theology at Glasgow University There will Read More …
Deep Impact is back in 2011. McDonald Highand Resport, Aviemore. 21-23 January 2011 Rethought. Reworked. Revitalised. We’ve gone back to the core of Deep Impact’s purpose. New. Seminar streams focussing on Kingdom: Living: God in our lives; Working: God in our workplace; Thinking: God in our planning; Building: God in our nation. More: Inclusive and Read More …