leadership in ministry
BBC journalist Alan Johnston has been released after 114 days in captivity in Gaza. Alan’s picture has been in my sidebar for most of that time. I’ll leave him there until tomorrow. Click his face for the story of his captivity, release and to read and see some of his reports from his three years Read More …
Today two men drove a Jeep into the front of Glasgow Airport. The car was alight and apparently one of the men tried to throw a petrol bomb into the terminal building. Being Glasgow someone wrestled the guy to the ground, despite the man being on fire. I don’t get it. How does trying to Read More …
Tonight is the final chapter of Crossover 2007. The de-brief for an event this size is very important as Crossover brings together so many agencies and volunteers to deliver a weekend for over 500 young people. Crossover has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years and I’ve decided that tonight will Read More …
I spent yesterday at a conference organised by the Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People, Dr Kathleen Marshall on the topic of non-violent childhood. The day was pretty interesting but to be honest the speakers were preaching to the choir. The most interesting part of the day was the chance to have a chat 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 …
MediaSnackers explain how young people interact with the digital world How can the church engage with a generation of young people who experience the world as media snackers? Ideas?
Today, for the first time in 50 years the Labour party has lost an election in Scotland. Today for the first time ever the Scottish National Party has won an election in Scotland. Final score 47-46. It really couldn’t be any closer. Of course the SNP has no overall majority and will now seek to Read More …