it is not uncommon for people to gather to discuss “best practices.” Rarely a week goes by without a piece of mail crossing my desk or an email solicitation toutingĂ‚Â a way to increase attendance, giving or conversions. These goals tug at the embedded understanding of the kinds of … Continue reading
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What would you like to ask? Shapevine co-founder Lance Ford proved a great interviewer for an “Around the Room Roundtable” recently at Biblical Theological Seminary. On campus for the Missional Christianity … Church Beyond Borders Conference at Biblical, Brian McLaren, John Franke, Scot McKnight, Darrell … Continue reading
If you follow Ed on Facebook or Twitter then you know he has been in Europe. You may have read his blog and discovered the three posts on his recent travels. Last February I joined Ed and several other pastors on a similar trip to Barcelona. My way … Continue reading
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Missional Pastors and Politics … Duren on Lutzer
Like many of you, I indulged in the third and final debate. And now for my prediction. Drum roll please. More of us feel like what Marty describes and quotes in this fine post. Some of us may be looking for a box to check next to “None … Continue reading
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