Posts by Jason Nelson (Page 60)
Congregationalism is from Satan!!
I know it’s my day off but this one is fun!!! Read the link here. I saw James Macdonald speak in the states. He is a bit gimicky for my tastes but there was some personable and moving about the way he spoke.
Leading our children in devotions
This has always been an important part of family life in our house. I have read to the girls from the Bible since the first day of their birth. We have studied many books and plans over the years, most notably in recent times, Mark’s gospel and a book called, ‘The Lamb’. At the moment we are going through this book together at teatimes. What I like about…
Mentoring Your Staff
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/resources/video/How-does-a-pastor-mentor-his-staff Check out this video.
Does God really love the World?
Hehe….Just a non controversial one to lead us gently into our weekend. Check out this interesting article here which seeks to answer some of the ‘problem’ texts thrown at those of us who hold to particular redemption (limited atonement as was).
10 Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing
Interesting interview here from a planter with over 30 years experience.
Marriage Matters
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU2brmz3zMQ] Miriam and I have been studying this book together. usually we read a chapter together and then discuss it on Friday mornings over breakfast. I say usually, it doesn’t always happen. I don’t want to make us sound like some super spiritual all American cheese loving couple. But we have been studying it. we…
Celebrity Pastors
A helpful blog by DeYoung here on this issue.
The Planter & His team
This is an interesting interview from a conference in the USA for church planters. Do we keep a closer eye on our financial facts and figures than we do on people? Challenging. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/20576340]
Good Shepherds Love Their Own Sheep!
There are lots of good books, websites, blogs and good conferences (in the USA at least) as ‘church planting’ seems to be making a bit of a sexy comeback. I mean, how cool is Mark Driscoll? He pastors a multi-site church of tens of thousands, he writes amusing books, he has a cool blog, he drinks beer, he talks about getting jiggy with it in the pulpit and…
Am I a leader?
This is a tough question and one that gets put to me quite often. What do I think the requirements are of somebody interested in church planting and working in inner city contexts? Too many to stick on one blog. So, let’s just kick around a few. 1. Do you have vision? Not can you see, but are you a visionary? Can you see potential where others see problems? Can you…