The Emerging Conversation: Unabridged: 5 Leaders are interviewed on the latest Worship Leader Mag online and the tallest, skinniest of the 5 is myself. Worth a read. “I think the ”what“ of my mission might be greater than the ”who.“ Jesus came to seek and to save ”what“ was lost, not just ”who.“ And God…
Read MoreChurches and gas consumption
Andrew Sullivan noted on Sunday that part of the driving force towards environmentalism in USA is the evangelicals. Good words, And great to see Ted Hagard get a mention. But if American churches wanted to really cut down on the 11% of the WORLD’s energy use that gets used on American roads, then churches may…
Read MoreThe Event of an Unfortunate Series
Where is my EmergAnt series? I said it would take a week and that was over 2 weeks ago. Sorry about that. I have been driving thousands of miles, broken down and stranded, starved for internet access and a few hours alone with my computer, lugging my kids across Europe, waiting for my wife who…
Read MoreDarren Rowse: Pro-Blogger
We are very proud of Aussie Darren Rowse for being a great blogger, a downunder blogger, an emerging church blogger, a Pro-Blogger, . . . even a 6-figure Blogger. For the record, here is a typical years earnings for, lets say . . Jordon Cooper of Jordoncooper.com – $0 Andrew Jones of tallskinnykiwi.com – $0…
Read MorePrague worship with Northumbria
I forgot to tell you about Prague. We had a great time at Sarka Valley Church with a team of 4 people who are traveling around Europe in a wandering, pilgrimaging, Celtic kind of quest. The Northumbria website has details of their journey. The team was a good mix of emerging church, Celtic influence and…
Read More83 Year Old Blogger
Johnathon Green came across an 83 year old blogger at Easter People event. “Thought you might be interested and encouraged that an older Methodist lady is using a blog to share her faith and enthusing others to give it a go too. She described herself as an octogenarian, hence octomusings…http://octomusings.modblog.com/”
Read MoreSWIM: New Blogging Software
“It is Finished!” says Joshua Rudd on his blog. He is referring to SWIM, the info management + blogging software that he has just completed and is offering it free to private users. Joshua and Kristin are good friends from Dallas, and Joshua is the only Christian blogger I know who started before me (he…
Read MorePerks of Preaching in Em. Churches
Who said there are no perks in preaching at emerging churches? I had such a good time at Kubik church in Germany last week, that i want to offer their example of how to treat an emerging church preacher as a benchmark for other churches. 1. The best seat. They have a comfy armchair up…
Read MoreWho will rule the new world?
Tears for Fears were correct: Everybody wants to rule the word. But who will take over from America’s domination? 2 theories: 1. China and India. A conglomeration of Indian software and Chinese hardware that “will signify the coming of the Asian century of the IT industry” Premier Wen Jiabao, in Bangalore yesterday. Bangalore would be…
Read MoreThe Espresso Machine is the New Organ
Its the most expensive piece of equipment that many emerging churches in the coffee shop genre will buy. Kubik, Germany? Yes Soul Cafe, Texas? Yes Think $6000 for a new one or more likely, $2500 for a used one. Sounds outrageous, but a lot cheaper than the old pipe organs. Youth Blog picks up the…
Read MoreGlasgow: tonight with 5 kids
UPDATE: Found a great hostel in Glasgow for tonight and the owner is treating us like ROYALTY. Thanks to John Sharp from North Lodge Hostel, 162 North St, Glasgow. He will even pick us up from the bus station at midnight! ORIGINAL: Hey – I am flying into Glasgow, Scotland tonight with my 5 children.…
Read MoreWhich bloggers from witchcraft?
Someone wants to know. Which bloggers out there have a past background in witchcraft and are now walking a different path?
Read MoreFrank Viola on Em. church
Frank’s email: “I am writing this letter to men and women I respect who are influential in the emerging church conversation. Some of you are authors, highly-read bloggers, conference speakers, and pastors/teachers. As you know, we are witnessing a remarkable phenomenon: The emerging church. I happily consider myself to be part of this phenomenon. I…
Read MoreGermany: Speakg 2nite at Kubik
I will speak tonight at another emerging church. This one in Karlsruhe, Germany is called Kubik – They meet every Friday night for church in their underground coffee shop. Same old thing, not much different from others – the typical set up – modular couches everywhere, coffee shop, the DJ spinning, no pulpit, blank walls…
Read MoreGermany: If I Travel
As we made our bed in the broken down Land Rover, next to the service station on the Autobahn, our 12 year old daughter Elizabeth wrote a poem and read it out to us. It was so moving and timely that we had to post it online. “ If I travel far and wide looking…
Read MoreGermany: Staying at Marc Reichmanns
Things are working out for us. It has been a difficult day and i have been handing out money to all kinds of people – i feel like Germany’s greatest philanthropist, which happens when you break down in your vehicle and everyone wants your money!!! But it has also been a positive day with lots…
Read MoreGermany: At Nurnberg
We are being towed to the Land Rover dealership at Nurnberg – hopefully they will have the parts and be able to fix us up. This means we will NOT be in Berlin or Amsterdam – sorry. and it may take us a few days to get to London. Debbie is leaving today on a…
Read MoreGermany: Singin the blues
Oh God, why do you hate me? I know he doesn’t . . . but the thought crossed my mind this morning, after a cold night in our broken down vehicle. alas, for it was borrowed!!! We have broken down in the boringest town in the world (lets hear it for Neumarkt, near Nurnberg!) and…
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