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Wanted: Female Youth Worker
by Mike Stark One of my overall strategies for the future of the youth ministry at Niddrie Community Church is to have youth work shared between a team of committed leaders. One of the things I have become increasingly aware of in Niddrie over the past 2 years is that I’m incapable of having a significant impact in the lives of young people in Niddrie by myself. A…
What is Redeemer City to City?
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Planting. Watering. Growing. ‘Planting Confessionally Reformed Churches in the 21st Century’.
Edited by Daniel Hyde & Shane Lems (Reformation heritage Books, 2011) This book has contributions from a number of authors including such luminaries as: Michael Horton, Brian Vos & Kim Riddlebarger to name a few. The…
5 ways established churches can learn from church plants
This is a great little article which offers some pointers on how established churches can keep themselves fresh in terms of their missions and evangelism to lost people. Read it here. NCC is heading ever closer to full independence from Charlotte Chapel and I think we need a (1) overhaul of all of…
Keep Reading Momma! When we make mistakes in our preaching!
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Are you a developing leader?
Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile shares some insights at the Gospel Coalition website here.
Keeping Community Real
by Andy Constable It’s the cool and trendy thing these days to talk about the need for ‘community’. Christians talk like it’s the best thing since sliced bread and that it’s the thing that the church is really lacking in the West. The argument goes that the evangelical church has been great at preaching God’s Word but lacking in gospel community. Whilst I agree that this…
Understanding what it means to be a missional church
‘Missional’ has become one of the most overused words in the evangelical world right now. Trying to define it simply has become a bit of a nightmare. It can mean certain things to certain people. Some are sniffily suspicious of it, regarding it as a hip, emergent type approach to life…
Centre your worship around children – it’s biblical!
No it’s not and if you think it is then you need a kick. Great little posting here from David Fitch about how to challenge parents who think the worship doesn’t engage their children. A great reminder that: (1) Worship is about encountering God not amusing our children (2) God is…
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]