Empowered by the Holy Spirit from Covenant Life Church on Vimeo.
One of three video's from Terry's weekend with Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg.-
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Everyday Church MP3s
gospel communities. Its a mix of preaching and Q&A in the context of student workers, students, local church members and church leaders.
You can access it here: Everyday Church: Steve Timmis.
Introducing Jubilee+
"What we are aiming to do is to provide you with the help you need to encourage and support you and your church in your social action agenda. We are aware that many churches are in need of resources, ideas, contacts and encouragement as they pursue their own projects and work in their communities. We hope this site provides something of what you need.This site is dedicated to social and community action within the Newfrontiers family of churches in the UK. However, if you are from another Church grouping we hope you find the information useful.Whilst the site is strongly focused on Newfrontiers, we will also feature partner organizations and important information about what is happening in other churches across the UK so you can see the wider context within which we are working."
Jubilee +
There are lots of places I’d rather spend a Saturday than Milton Keynes, I’m rather looking forward to meeting with countless others (though I suspect someone has counted) to hear Martin Charlesworth, Gavin Poole, Angela Kemm and Peter Lyndon remind us and inspire us to care about our social responsibility.
This is a big issue for us, and one that requires us to think deeply and act sensibly. I hope that I will meet many of you there?
It’s not too late to sign up…
http://jubilee-plus.org/events/article/jubilee-autumn-conference
What you think matters!
and The biggest theological debate of the next 20 years - Andrew Wilson.
Jubilee + (please spread the word)
A Newfrontiers conference to inspire, equip and empower your church to engage with the local community and its needs.
Speakers include Martin Charlesworth (Shrewsbury), Gavin Poole (The Centre for Social Justice), Angela Kemm (Bermondsey) and Peter Lyndon (Manchester).
Saturday 1st October, The Newlife Centre, Milton Keynes, 10.30am-5pm
Book online at: https://newfrontiersevents.
Or find out more at: http://www.martincharlesworth.
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jubileeplus
Matt Giles: We Are Your Church
"But You who are love and mercy
- No sea can quench Your jealous, raging flame -
Have given Yourself to redeem us,
Your death has brought us back to You again."
Download acoustic MP3: We are your church (Matt Giles)
Lyrics, story etc behind the song at Matt's blog.
Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2012 (by Living Leadership)
Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2012
(Terry Virgo):
6-8th February 2012
(Peter Maiden, Operation Mobilisation):
8-10th February 2012
With its deep emphasis on experiencing God's grace, the annual Pastoral Refreshment Conference is regularly described as an essential oasis where church leaders and their spouses can receive from the Lord for the the refreshment of life and ministry. The Pastoral Refreshment Conference is expanding! Last year we ran out of places. However rather than create a larger conference, to keep the sense of intimacy and community that is appreciated by so many, in 2012 we will run two conferences back to back.
This year's theme is the glory of God. How does adoring, gazing on and reflecting his glory fan into flame our spiritual walks? You can expect inspiring preaching and great, practical seminars for your spiritual walk and spiritual leadership. There will be plenty of space for spending time with God and opportunites to form close bonds of friendship with others in leadership.
The conference is mainly intended for full time Christian leaders and spouses. However, if you carry significant leadership responsibility in your church, for example as an elder or church warden, you are also very welcome.
More via Living Leadership director Marcus Honeysett
Starting the week
Here are some posts from recent weeks you might have missed…
- Wayne Noland Reminds us Memorising Scripture can be a powerful and helpful tool
- CCM Manchester shares the seventh and final post in a series of interviews with Chris Mason who is pioneering a new church
- More F.A.T. elders please… is the plea of Matt Davis
- James Slater - connects tests from Driscoll and Smyth to review how your character is holding up.
- In his series on Christ Centered Marriage John Lanferman reaches the concluding part.. check out the series..
- In the afterglow of the Royal Wedding, Emma Dawson hoped that they can live Happily Ever After while Graham Pyman pondered what The bishop of London’s prayer to “Be who God meant you to be… [and you will set the world on fire]” might mean for us.
Start the Week IV
- Kevin Gill pondered regime change towards the Kingdom of Heaven
- David Oliver’s visit to Shrewsbury connected business and local church for David Matthias
- PJ Smyth asks Which is more holy, rich or poor?
- There is a new version of the NIV bible, and Andy Moyles is taking a look at some of the changes
- A defence of the need for mid-week groups is offered by David Jones
- Hudson Taylor is introduced to us by Lex Loizides
- Respecting husbands is the subject of John Lanferman’s 5th blog on Biblical Marriage
Have you read any fascinating or thought provoking blogs this week?
Why not comment and let us know what you’ve been reading.
Don’t forget you can SUBSCRIBE to a free feed from this site using any number of aggregators and readers by clicking here
Start The Week III
- Some April Fools japes were shared by Josh John and Sean Green from Reading who clearly have way too much time on their hands.
- Want to remind yourself of the joy found in Christ?
- Formula 1, Model Cars and the Garden of Eden featured in Dave Bish’s response to the BBC Series ‘Bibles Hidden Secrets’
- Terry Virgo has posted the first of three video blogs on the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Steve Tibbert celebrated diversity by preaching 5 times to a multi-coloured community reflecting a little of what he thinks heaven will be like
- The fourth part of John Lanferman’s series on Biblical Marriage is included within his March posts while Ken Shelly in New Zealand recalls the joy of being Father of the Bride
- Stu Alred in Exeter along with his wife Chloe pondered the matter of Biblical Womanhood and submission in marriage
- Adam Bradley has culled Facebook after reading “Customer Detox”. He didn’t seem to have the same difficulty as thesimplepastor
- Beacon Church Camberley has got NEW LOGO’s (not logos) that Mark is very excited about.
- You can listen in to CCK's Worship Team's March Vision Meeting on Vimeo.
- Though many of us are watching what we eat, Catrina’s thoughts turned to feeding herself
- If you check out nothing else, take a look at this perspective check from Steve Tipton in Salem, USA.
Start the week II
- Have you been objectionable about tithing? PJ Smyth has some thoughts about why you might want to reconsider.
- Simon Benham posts a compelling request for honesty from leaders
- An equalities and conscience petition is looking for 100k signatures to secure a UK parliamentary debate
- If you’re going to NEWDAY 2011, you have an opportunity to tell them what seminars you’d like them to offer
- Howard Kellet grapples with the thorny issues of church structure and building missional, relational communities
- Tales of healing are reported by Wendy Mann in Bedford A&E department
- Finding space among the demands of parenting is the focus of Emma Dawsons post
- Dave Bish reminds us that the love that wins is the husbands love for his wife
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Start the week
Isn’t it time we did something about Sex Trafficking? Simon Benham has some thoughts on what they hope to do to fight back.
Dan Partridge argues that you can’t have human rights without God
Theology
NewFrontiers Theology Forum have responded to the Rob Bell debate and Phil Whittal has a 2nd ‘final’ summary over on his blog, while Marcus Tutt urges us to think of a second death
Dave Capener is looking for 2nd Generation Evangelical Christians to help him answer some questions
The Resurgence (not a Newfrontiers blog) is kicking off a 3 month series on Biblical Theology which I anticipate will be well worth a look.
New blog about working with students
A new blog on family life
Theology Matters
Everyday Church MP3s
gospel communities. Its a mix of preaching and Q&A in the context of student workers, students, local church members and church leaders.
You can access it here: Everyday Church: Steve Timmis.
Introducing Jubilee+
"What we are aiming to do is to provide you with the help you need to encourage and support you and your church in your social action agenda. We are aware that many churches are in need of resources, ideas, contacts and encouragement as they pursue their own projects and work in their communities. We hope this site provides something of what you need.This site is dedicated to social and community action within the Newfrontiers family of churches in the UK. However, if you are from another Church grouping we hope you find the information useful.Whilst the site is strongly focused on Newfrontiers, we will also feature partner organizations and important information about what is happening in other churches across the UK so you can see the wider context within which we are working."
Jubilee +
There are lots of places I’d rather spend a Saturday than Milton Keynes, I’m rather looking forward to meeting with countless others (though I suspect someone has counted) to hear Martin Charlesworth, Gavin Poole, Angela Kemm and Peter Lyndon remind us and inspire us to care about our social responsibility.
This is a big issue for us, and one that requires us to think deeply and act sensibly. I hope that I will meet many of you there?
It’s not too late to sign up…
http://jubilee-plus.org/events/article/jubilee-autumn-conference
What you think matters!
and The biggest theological debate of the next 20 years - Andrew Wilson.
Jubilee + (please spread the word)
A Newfrontiers conference to inspire, equip and empower your church to engage with the local community and its needs.
Speakers include Martin Charlesworth (Shrewsbury), Gavin Poole (The Centre for Social Justice), Angela Kemm (Bermondsey) and Peter Lyndon (Manchester).
Saturday 1st October, The Newlife Centre, Milton Keynes, 10.30am-5pm
Book online at: https://newfrontiersevents.
Or find out more at: http://www.martincharlesworth.
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jubileeplus
Matt Giles: We Are Your Church
"But You who are love and mercy
- No sea can quench Your jealous, raging flame -
Have given Yourself to redeem us,
Your death has brought us back to You again."
Download acoustic MP3: We are your church (Matt Giles)
Lyrics, story etc behind the song at Matt's blog.
Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2012 (by Living Leadership)
Pastoral Refreshment Conference 2012
(Terry Virgo):
6-8th February 2012
(Peter Maiden, Operation Mobilisation):
8-10th February 2012
With its deep emphasis on experiencing God's grace, the annual Pastoral Refreshment Conference is regularly described as an essential oasis where church leaders and their spouses can receive from the Lord for the the refreshment of life and ministry. The Pastoral Refreshment Conference is expanding! Last year we ran out of places. However rather than create a larger conference, to keep the sense of intimacy and community that is appreciated by so many, in 2012 we will run two conferences back to back.
This year's theme is the glory of God. How does adoring, gazing on and reflecting his glory fan into flame our spiritual walks? You can expect inspiring preaching and great, practical seminars for your spiritual walk and spiritual leadership. There will be plenty of space for spending time with God and opportunites to form close bonds of friendship with others in leadership.
The conference is mainly intended for full time Christian leaders and spouses. However, if you carry significant leadership responsibility in your church, for example as an elder or church warden, you are also very welcome.
More via Living Leadership director Marcus Honeysett
Starting the week
Here are some posts from recent weeks you might have missed…
- Wayne Noland Reminds us Memorising Scripture can be a powerful and helpful tool
- CCM Manchester shares the seventh and final post in a series of interviews with Chris Mason who is pioneering a new church
- More F.A.T. elders please… is the plea of Matt Davis
- James Slater - connects tests from Driscoll and Smyth to review how your character is holding up.
- In his series on Christ Centered Marriage John Lanferman reaches the concluding part.. check out the series..
- In the afterglow of the Royal Wedding, Emma Dawson hoped that they can live Happily Ever After while Graham Pyman pondered what The bishop of London’s prayer to “Be who God meant you to be… [and you will set the world on fire]” might mean for us.
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- Kevin Gill pondered regime change towards the Kingdom of Heaven
- David Oliver’s visit to Shrewsbury connected business and local church for David Matthias
- PJ Smyth asks Which is more holy, rich or poor?
- There is a new version of the NIV bible, and Andy Moyles is taking a look at some of the changes
- A defence of the need for mid-week groups is offered by David Jones
- Hudson Taylor is introduced to us by Lex Loizides
- Respecting husbands is the subject of John Lanferman’s 5th blog on Biblical Marriage
Have you read any fascinating or thought provoking blogs this week?
Why not comment and let us know what you’ve been reading.
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- Some April Fools japes were shared by Josh John and Sean Green from Reading who clearly have way too much time on their hands.
- Want to remind yourself of the joy found in Christ?
- Formula 1, Model Cars and the Garden of Eden featured in Dave Bish’s response to the BBC Series ‘Bibles Hidden Secrets’
- Terry Virgo has posted the first of three video blogs on the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Steve Tibbert celebrated diversity by preaching 5 times to a multi-coloured community reflecting a little of what he thinks heaven will be like
- The fourth part of John Lanferman’s series on Biblical Marriage is included within his March posts while Ken Shelly in New Zealand recalls the joy of being Father of the Bride
- Stu Alred in Exeter along with his wife Chloe pondered the matter of Biblical Womanhood and submission in marriage
- Adam Bradley has culled Facebook after reading “Customer Detox”. He didn’t seem to have the same difficulty as thesimplepastor
- Beacon Church Camberley has got NEW LOGO’s (not logos) that Mark is very excited about.
- You can listen in to CCK's Worship Team's March Vision Meeting on Vimeo.
- Though many of us are watching what we eat, Catrina’s thoughts turned to feeding herself
- If you check out nothing else, take a look at this perspective check from Steve Tipton in Salem, USA.
Start the week II
- Have you been objectionable about tithing? PJ Smyth has some thoughts about why you might want to reconsider.
- Simon Benham posts a compelling request for honesty from leaders
- An equalities and conscience petition is looking for 100k signatures to secure a UK parliamentary debate
- If you’re going to NEWDAY 2011, you have an opportunity to tell them what seminars you’d like them to offer
- Howard Kellet grapples with the thorny issues of church structure and building missional, relational communities
- Tales of healing are reported by Wendy Mann in Bedford A&E department
- Finding space among the demands of parenting is the focus of Emma Dawsons post
- Dave Bish reminds us that the love that wins is the husbands love for his wife
Did you know you can subscribe to receive blog updates from this site? Click here and choose your update method
Start the week
Isn’t it time we did something about Sex Trafficking? Simon Benham has some thoughts on what they hope to do to fight back.
Dan Partridge argues that you can’t have human rights without God
Theology
NewFrontiers Theology Forum have responded to the Rob Bell debate and Phil Whittal has a 2nd ‘final’ summary over on his blog, while Marcus Tutt urges us to think of a second death
Dave Capener is looking for 2nd Generation Evangelical Christians to help him answer some questions
The Resurgence (not a Newfrontiers blog) is kicking off a 3 month series on Biblical Theology which I anticipate will be well worth a look.
New blog about working with students
A new blog on family life
Theology Matters
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Adrian by virtue of his initials, is first up for a blog review. Sean Green made a comment when I first floated the idea, that we all blog ...
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