musings on leadership in ministry
I’m heading up to West Linton today to oversee the build up of CROSSOVER, Scotland’s best Christian Youth Festival. over 600 people will be there this weekend. The weather forecast for the weekend isn’t great so looks like another wellies and waterproofs weekend. Never mind. I’m sure it will still be a great event! Some of the 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 …
Hey, it’s a wiki full of sermons, including one of mine (but don’t let that put you off) listed as ‘Friend , wherefore art thou come’ but posted here on my blog as Mary of Bethany & Judas . Check out wikilectics for yourself. Thanks to Russell for the pointer!
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 …
I’m preaching again on Sunday and the scripture readings this week have a lot to say about wisdom and truth and where we might find them. I’ve always had a suspicion of authority. I like to think that it is a healthy scepticism but it has landed me in trouble on more than one occasion. Read More …
We have just spent a weekend in Skye. Words cannot describe the rugged beauty of the Island, photos don’t come close to capturing the magnificent landscape but I’ll try. We set off, Avril and I never having been to Skye, with our companion for the trip Harry, Avril’s father. He’s been a few times but Read More …
