For those of you who are wondering about my theology and background, I whole heartedly stand shoulder to shoulder with this post from Adrian Warnock:
I DON’T WANT BALANCE, I WANT IT ALL!
Adrian is a long standing friend. Adrian, Ian Jukes (who kindly edits this blog) and I had the immense privilege of being discipled [...]
Archive > July 2007
Shoulder To Shoulder
Merciful | Part 1
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
Matthew 5 v 7
Mercy is the beautiful sister of grace. Grace is receiving favour when none was earned. Mercy on the other hand is not receiving punishment when punishment is thoroughly earned. Both are attributes of God’s love towards is. There is a real sense that the [...]
Together On A Mission ‘07 (Special Report) | Part 3
This is my final report on the Newfontiers conference ‘Together on a Mission 2007′.
In these reports have tried to emphasise the distinctives of this conference and church grouping. Here is a list of the highlights:
50 nations
£1.25 million given
family, on a mission
multiple world cities in view for church plants
dear friends from across the globe
world class exegesis
the [...]
Together On A Mission ‘07 (Special Report) | Part 2
Groups and streams are often known for particular aspects of Christian experience. Being associated with one aspect sometimes indicates the absence of another. Being a Baptist indicates you don’t christen babies, being an Anglican that you don’t look to Rome. Charismatics are often thought of as people who don’t delve very deeply into the [...]
Together On A Mission ‘07 (Special Report) | Part 1
It’s my great pleasure to bring a report on the Newfrontiers conference here in Brighton on the south coast of England. There are over 5000 attending, from some 50 different nations.
I could discuss the excellent teaching by Stephen van Rhyn from Jubilee Community Church in Cape Town (I used to share an office with Stephen [...]
Ecumenical anyone | Part 2
Today I would like to continue asking questions about the nature of Christian Unity. As with most things, having an idea about where you are going is extremely helpful when planning the journey.
“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may [...]
Happy In Righteousness | Part 4
The Beatitudes lead us on a journey from poverty of spirit and a mourning of sin to a life active in the advancement of God’s kingdom. The assumption throughout is that the goal of this “happy man” is righteousness, and because of that righteousness - a living relationship with God.
I want to think today about [...]
Ecumenical Anyone? | Part 1
John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For [...]