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The Trellis, Vine and Slow Moving Ministries
Thursday, 29 July 2010 17:40
Author: Ken PraterCategory: Blog
"The Ministry Mind-Shift that Changes Everything"
The sub-title to book "The Trellis and the Vine" caught my attention because I live in an area of the Northeast that still struggles with provincialism. Actually it is struggling to maintain it at all cost. So to think that a need for change should be even be considered could result in opening the "rejection box" which is very painful.
So as I began to read about this so-called "ministry mind-shift," I found out rather quickly that I could not be lukewarm toward the issues raised because they were so deeply rooted in the New Testament church. This led to being really encouraged and moved rather deeply through simple yet profound statements like - "gospel partnership is normal christian life" (pg. 66); "it's interesting how little the N.T. talks about church growth, and how often it talks about 'gospel growth' or the increase of the 'word' (pg. 37). Another quote that struck a definite chord was this o...
Who is this Jesus?
Sunday, 03 January 2010 23:01
Category: ResourceHow do we know that Christianity is true? There are two tests of any valid worldview: that it is intellectually credible and existentially satisfying. The main evidence for the truth of Christianity is Jesus Christ himself. If we look at the magnitude of Jesus' claims and the evidence of his life, we are led to the conclusion that Jesus is who he says he is.
Why Plant Churches? (Audio)
Sunday, 03 January 2010 23:01
Category: ResourceA crucial strategy for dynamic church renewal and growth in a city is through church planting. Following in the footsteps of Paul and Titus, church planting is mandated in the Bible according to the Great Commission. It fosters a kingdom mindset as well as concern and commitment to renew, not displace, existing churches. As neighborhoods change, a planted church can effectively respond to new communities and new generations of people.
Adoration: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Sunday, 03 January 2010 23:01
Category: ResourceWhen we say "hallowed be thy name," we are making the adoration of God the ultimate concern of our lives. By giving God the praise he deserves, we will heal our worldview as well as our souls.
Arguing About Politics
Sunday, 03 January 2010 23:01
Category: ResourceThe Pharisees pose a controversial question to Jesus when they ask him if they should pay taxes. Jesus responds with a revolutionary answer: He refuses political complacency, political simplicity, and political primacy. Jesus then models a revolutionary idea, showing his followers that the way to gain power is to give it away.
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