I have a confession to make: I’m not a Church Planter. So, what am I doing editing a blog for a network that supports church planters? Well, that’s a long story (but I like stories).
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In this day and age, when we’re endlessly chattering about the “nones” and “dones,” what is it that brings people to, or keeps people coming to church? Over the past decade, I’ve had this conversation with more congregational leaders than I can count.
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Over the last ten to fifteen years there has been a flourish of writing, thinking, and teaching on the missional nature of the Triune God. I remember back in Seminary reading Stanley Grenz, at the time Professor at Carey Theological in Vancouver, writing on the Trinity’s missional impulse and flow.
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‘Don’t talk to strangers!’‘Stranger Danger!’…these are common phrases heard in conversations between loving parents and children in the healthy establishment of boundaries.
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I can’t tell you how many times I have spoken at a church or event and had a woman tell me afterwards: “This is the first time I have ever heard a woman preach.” I’m never quite sure how to respond. I usually say something like: “I’m glad you could see that.”
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As a kid growing up my favourite cereal was Froot Loops. Yes, it’s true…although in our health conscious society this is not really something I care to admit, but it is true.
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These days, when you ask a Canadian what religion they would identify themselves with, the majority of people (about 65%) will still tell you that they are part of a Christian tradition, even though these numbers have been in decline for over 40 years.
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There are certain life experiences that are so profound that no matter how much time passes, the vividness of the memories keeps the moments forever fresh in one’s mind.
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My grandfather was a rural Manitoba bi-vocational farmer and Mennonite minister for 40 years. While he never planted a church he was a starter. He began pastoring in the 1920’s and at some point started Sunday School and a choir.
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