David Fitch takes an ax handle to the homogeneous unit principle inspired modern church youth group ministry: I think youth groups often do things that work against the formation of our youth into life with Christ and His Mission. They also soak up huge time and resources in ways that are a detriment to the …
David d’Lima notes that today is the 130th anniversary of the birth of John Flynn. Birthdays may not be the best day to mark someone’s life, better choices probably revolve around significant dates associated with their life’s work, in Flynn’s case perhaps his ordination, the centenary of which will occur in January 2011, or the …
At mgpc we’re currently training folk and trying to be more intentional about welcoming visitors and newcomers. It’s a wonderful (and biblical) first step of response to the gospel we’ve just affirmed in worship for the church to welcome folk who been joined us during worship. I’ve got to confess that after a Sunday preach …
Mark Farnon provides a post which deals with the common charge that through history more people have died in the name of religion than any other cause. In addition to making some observations about the number of deaths which occurred during the Inquisition or the witchhunts, the following is also included: According to research conducted …
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