The shape of the church to come
Mark speaks from the story of Balam, how the frustrations of life can be God getting in our way for a purpose.
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Church planting and team building
Nobody can plant a church alone; Jesus always sent his team out in pairs, minimum. How do we build a successful team?
Going off the map without getting lost
Involvement in fresh expressions often means you are going off the ‘normal’ map that is familiar for the inherited and traditional church.
Can we do New Wine values in fresh expressions?
A reminder of what New Wine values are, and how to find fresh ways of using them to reach new groups of people that aren't yet being reached.
Compelled by the Spirit: Being in the place where God wants you
From the story of Balam. Sometimes it seems like God is getting in our way, He becomes an obstacle in our path.
Moved by Grace, Led by the Spirit
Foundations of what we do (Romans 1). Sometimes movements get lost in their own momentum, doing what they do because 'it worked last year'. Lets remind ourselves why we do what we do.
God gives the growth
Some key principles in mission and church planting.
Compelled by the Spirit: Blazing Brighter
It’s the Spirit who sets us on fire with passion for God, compassion for the lost, boldness to speak, authority to heal and courage to lead.
Compelled by the Spirit: Being the primary example of change
From Isaiah 6, Ian speaks about being people who will make a difference, that are so consummed by God that they cannot rest if they do not bring about change in the nation.
Reflections on Transitioning and Planting
What is it that sustains us?