Wanted – Missional Pastors
February 13, 2012 – 4:11 pm | No Comment

We like our pastors to champion evangelism don’t we? Very few of us disagree when they urge us to live missionaly within our community and workplaces. However, problems do arise when pastors practice what they …

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Church Planting In Urban Growth Corridors
February 23, 2012 – 8:52 am | No Comment
Church Planting In Urban Growth Corridors

You never know how your future will pan out when you place yourself in God’s hands. Andrew Adams was once a young up and coming bank manager.  He now leads a church plant in …

When coffee, soul and mission meet – church planting in a retail setting
February 16, 2012 – 8:49 am | No Comment
When coffee, soul and mission meet – church planting in a retail setting

Evan Johnson first developed his skills as a barista during a break in London and now is one of the owners of Soul Food Espresso in Redwood Park in Adelaide . Soul Food …

How To Get A 90% Success Rate In Church Planting
February 15, 2012 – 10:34 am | One Comment
How To Get A 90% Success Rate In Church Planting

There’s a local plumber near me who has the following tag line below his business logo on his work ute: “We turn up”.  When I first saw that I was underwhelmed.  I need something more …

The Ultimate Church Camp
February 15, 2012 – 8:34 am | No Comment
The Ultimate Church Camp

When it comes to a single event in the life of the church that moves relationships, community, vision, commitment, and many more critical dynamics, nothing beats a good church camp. Sunday services have limited potential …

Church Planting In A Mining Boom
February 14, 2012 – 9:10 am | No Comment
Church Planting In A Mining Boom

How do you do church in a mining boom town where everything works on a 12 hour shift and its impossible to get everyone in the same place at the same time? In mining towns …

Wanted – Missional Pastors
February 13, 2012 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Wanted – Missional Pastors

We like our pastors to champion evangelism don’t we? Very few of us disagree when they urge us to live missionaly within our community and workplaces. However, problems do arise when pastors practice what they …

The Missional Pastor – a mythical being?
February 7, 2012 – 6:48 am | No Comment
The Missional Pastor – a mythical being?

The ‘Missional Pastor’. Sounds great when you say it doesn’t it? But is it a mythical being? Are we just kidding ourselves if we think its possible to be a ‘missional pastor’ or do …

Knowing the Gospel by Heart
November 15, 2011 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Knowing the Gospel by Heart

Nearly all of us have trouble expressing the good news about Jesus. I’m often asked to recommend tools or to teach evangelism technique. There are handy tools (2 Ways to Live, Bridge to Life, Roman …

PRAC Spring Edition
November 11, 2011 – 2:06 pm | No Comment
PRAC Spring Edition

In this issue of PRAC we look at the place of humour in missional engagement. As Christians in Australia, we are trying to connect with people amidst a culture renowned worldwide for its humour and …

Is The Gospel A Laughing Matter?
October 27, 2011 – 10:34 am | No Comment
Is The Gospel A Laughing Matter?

“Some people think it’s difficult to be a Christian and to laugh, but I think it’s the other way around. God writes a lot of comedy; it’s just that he has so many bad actors.” …