Missional

Biblical Seminary Posts Missional Church Planting Degree – Options

Last week I mentioned the new degree offered at Biblical Seminary. I received the link to the program. Click through to view the diversity of the program. Full M.A., certificate, or audit. Biblical is making a way to facilitate church planting and theological education.… Continue reading

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The Emerging (of) Ed Stetzer’s Postmodern Turn

Ed loves money quotes. Thought I would put it all in the post title.

turning_torso_3Recently Ed Stetzer spent some time in Oklahoma with a small group of Oklahoma Southern Baptists. He was here to help create a few teaching sessions for an upcoming small group emphasis, read Sunday School, … Continue reading

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Pragmatism and Missional Leadership

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 touting  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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Formation through serving … Greater Things to Be Done

Theological reflection proved to be one of the significant formative exercises during my time in seminary. Professors pressed students to “think theologically.” Case studies presented during a Christian Ministry course exposed us to the complexities of pastoral ministry. After reading the conversation between a chaplain and a terminal patient … Continue reading

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Benched – Spurring the Imagination

Joe Thorn tipped me off to this video. Surely it could spur your imagination in your own community. â??And through you all the people of the world will be blessed.â?Continue reading

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