Fun stuff (Page 6)
‘Off the shelf’ Christmas assemblies for schools
Being the new chaplain on the scene, it falls to me to deliver this year’s Christmas assembly in the local high school next week. The expectation is for me to deliver a short seasonal message to a large group of teenagers (who don’t really want to be there) to help them think more about Christmas.…
The Church Planter & The Ipad!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eX-6d3T_uN8]
Just when you thought it coudn’t get any worse, this happens!!
Just before you watch this very famous clip I would like to make a few points in relation to church planting. 1. As a person who has spoken in churches around the world, I have had hands on experience of the ‘piano lady’. Some of my most painful moments have come at funerals with some…
How Not To Engage your Community
There are lots of little articles flying around the ‘blogosphere’ on how to be more ‘missional’ etc. Some of them are helpful and some of them are breathtakingly hilarious. Here are some of my tips of how not to engage ‘missionally’ on a housing scheme. Remember, it’s just for fun! 1. Sit in the front garden and invite the…
Niddrie Pastor lifted by the police…
by Mike Stark True story!! OK, so this isn’t exactly new news, but it is very funny none the less and well worth a read – click on the photo to see an enlarged copy. This is from Scotland’s Daily Record newspaper on 3rd September 2007, describing a memorable incident that happened shortly after Mez took up his new post as pastor of Niddrie Community Church. He…
Keep Reading Momma! When we make mistakes in our preaching!
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/24632998]
How to be the ultimate youth pastor
Thanks to Justin Taylor of The Gospel Coalition for sharing this informative little 10 minute video, giving hints and tips for success in youth ministry. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLGLBVSpBzY&w=420&h=315]
Are you a hipster? The most important question for any church planter!
Take this survey here…For your information I scored no points! I am about as ‘unhip’ as they come! Well chuffed!
How to spot if you are a Hipster!
Learn if you are painfully uber cool and also how your tribe evolved dude(s)!! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbTI7eWaQbk&feature=player_embedded#!]
We can’t teach frogs to fly!
Please take some time out to read this great post here.