musings on leadership in ministry
This morning I was in Dunfermline leading worship on Epiphany Sunday, the day when we think about the wise men who journeyed to meet the Christ child. It was communion and I used a mixture of bits and pieces nicked from all kinds of places but it felt like a really coherent service. It even Read More …
I’ve had two conversations in the last couple of days about ‘depth’. Then I came across this brilliant cartoon from Jon Birch on ASBO Jesus: I often wonder if people who turn up at church on Sundays are looking for depth. The two people I was talking to (separately) took different sides. One said that Read More …
It’s not even advent yet and I spent last night thinking about Epiphany! We had a planning meeting for Together last night and it takes place on 6th January, which is Epiphany. And to be honest I didn’t know what Epiphany was either! It is the visit of the wise men, the magi, the 3 Read More …
I had Ethics class today at Uni. A quick spin through feminist and postmodern ethics. It was hard work but fascinating. One of the many thoughts that struck me was that these ethical theories explain clearly the differences in Traditional Church and Emerging Church. I’ll try to explain. For me the main differences in the Read More …
I was up in Nairn on Sunday, leading worship and enrolling John into the Pilots company there. Unfortunately the enrolment service had been organised for the school holidays so the 6 other new Pilots were on holiday! John was great and we got to wave to his mum who was watching from the balcony! It Read More …
Lanark Greyfriars Church have a new addition to their website… a podcast of part of the morning service. Now you can listen online or download some of the talky bits; the readings and sermon and stuff. They are available on the church website by clicking the link above and will be on iTunes shortly.
ASBO Jesus strikes again!