'Mez McConnell' Tagged Posts (Page 2)
Some Christmas Cheer!
This is a fascinating take on the Christmas event. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bjQDl95tOcU] Here’s a more modern take. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NHJ8VaHf90E#!] Perhaps the cutest ever video can be found on the following link. You’d have to be hard hearted not to like this one. A…
Christmas Newsletter 2012: Why My Family Is Better Than Yours
About 5 years ago, in response to the countless Christmas Family Newsletters we receive each year, we began our own ‘alternative’ version. It was partly due to my irritation at being told how good ‘Rupert’ was at the trombone now or how ‘Felicity’ had been voted…
Do You Really Want To Plant A Church?
I haven’t posted to ‘Ordinary Pastor‘ (one of my favourite blogs) for a long while. So, here you go! A mini series on church planting. Enjoy it here. Note: Re-posting doesn’t always mean 100% agreement. 🙂
Gay Marriage Issues: A Christian Response
I have been away in the US for the launch of 20 schemes and so I have been a bit disorganised with my posts. Tomorrow, I hope to post a review of my trip overseas. But, for today, I will link to two posts that struck me for different reasons. John Stevens link here. A really helpful (and in-depth) article on the gay marriage debate. Please take the time to read it…
A Little Bit Of Christmas Cheer!
I got this from a friend on Facebook. Classic! [youtube=http://youtu.be/TM1XusYVqNY]
Church Planting Opportunities In Scottish Schemes
Please visit our site: www.20schemes.com for more details. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/55465139]
Watch This All Mark Driscoll & Matt Chandler Wannabes!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AslYgwI-73I&feature=youtu.be] Relax. It’s just a bit of fun. 🙂
Why Pastors Should Kill Stuff!
The ironic thing about this video is I am uploading it at 4:30am because I can’t sleep. Although, in my own defence, I am in America and 5 hours out of sync with my body clock. Enjoy this discussion on why so many of us are tired all the time. Challenging stuff personally as I work in Niddrie, train leaders and seek to establish 20 schemes as a ministry in Scotland.…
Another testimony: Laura our 1st Christian young person
Introducing Laura, the first young person to become a Christian in NCC in recent history. Since Laura became a Christian around Easter Sunday this year there have been a couple of other young women in the community trusting in Jesus as their Saviour and following him as their Lord. We give thanks…
Another Testimony: Tragedy to Trusting
Aileen Adams’ testimony and baptism. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/55367698]