Random Stuff (Page 32)
Simple Light Source for World’s Poor!
This is the coolest thing I have seen for some time. The simple ingenuity of this invention is amazing. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTD_RX3J2I]
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…
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]
How successful is your church?
I have been thinking a lot about this topic during my time here in the USA. It has been interesting to note the variety of opinions put forward by local speakers and visiting church planters. Some think that ‘magic number’ which means you have made it is no less than 200. Some think more, not very many think less. Some think that a plant must not start with…
How Should the church & Christians respond to our generation?
These words were written by J. Gresham Machen in 1933 in response to growing concerns over the future of the church in the face of a worldwide depression and a growing liberal skepticism. The responsibility of the church in the new age is the same as its responsibility in every age. It is to…
Pastor Youcef writes to his church in Iran
Take the time to read these words here from a pastor facing the death sentence in Iran for being a Christian. Responding to world outrage, the Iranians are now claiming he is guilty of crimes that have appeared from nowhere. Pray for Pastor Youcef, his family, his church, his captors and all the believers in Iran seeking to live for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Finding balance as a woman of God
Great little post here from Grace, the wife of Mark Driscoll. This could be a helpful resource for many women.
Hand Up v Hand Out….Fight!!!
Please take the time today to read this (here) thought provoking article from Compassion on the plight of the poor around the world. We need to be careful in helping people out, that we are not creating problems rather than solving them. Many churches need a radical mind shift in how we ‘do’ justice and mercy.