Two days, five lectures, one sermon. We covered the biblical and theological basis for contextualization, cultural shifts that effect the way we present and live the gospel, three shifts in our approach to evangelism (in light of these new cultural realities), and how to structure our ministries in a way that perpetuates an embodied apologetic. [...]
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So this week I have the huge honor of being with the pastors of the Evangelical Friends Church from the Pacific Southwest U.S. I was blessed to learn that they made their theme for the year “Embodying Our Faith,” and as part of that asked me to speak at their annual pastors’ retreat. Pretty humbling, [...] THE NICENE CREED (325 A.D.) We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, Begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of [...] Great words from a great leader, Dr. Chuck Olson: "Prof." That’s what his students call him–a moniker of deep respect and deep affection. Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Christian Education and Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary, is a person who has marked my life profoundly. After all these years, it doesn’t take [...] THE APOSTLES’ CREED (3rd c.) I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into the grave; the third day [...] Great article in Christianity Today about the (healthy) ways the church is beginning to rethink the theology of conversion and discipleship. Thank you to our friend Emily Hamilton for yesterday’s reminder that often Much Afraid walks up the mountain with Sorrow and Suffering. From Hinds Feet on High Places: After a little they came to a place which was very steep and slippery. Suddenly Much-Afraid had her first fall and cut herself quite badly on the [...] “Good listening is not giving answers but giving attention.” -Robert Fryling in The Leadership Ellipse. I’ve been thinking about this quote for several days, and I think it’s something I need to get better at. Being slow to speak and quick to listen (as James puts it) is a leadership virtue. I’m learning this lesson [...] This is the prayer that John Stott began his days with: Good morning heavenly Father, good morning Lord Jesus, good morning Holy Spirit. Heavenly Father, I worship you as the creator and sustainer of the universe. Lord Jesus, I worship you, Savior and Lord of the world. Holy Spirit, I worship you, sanctifier [...] In a fact known to few outside self-proclaimed C. S. Lewis nerds, Lewis actually graced the cover of Time magazine (when that meant something) back in 1947. This week Scot McKnight posted a portion of it on his bog, and I found a full copy of it here. Pour yourself a glass of port, light [...] |
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