'Mez McConnell' Tagged Posts (Page 34)
Is There Anybody Out There? Mez’s Updated Autobiography Available Now!
by Mike Stark “This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can’t-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, ‘His love endures forever.’” (Mark Dever) ~ Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC The updated…
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…
The Importance of Training Leaders
by Andy Constable When I wanted to start working in ‘poorer’ areas I genuinely thought that it would be a case of going in, sharing the gospel, praying and everything would change. Although these are the fundamentals of any gospel work I was naive about the culture, the work of the local church and the pressures involved working in a scheme. The heart was good but I…
A Church Planter Must Be Devoted To Theology
There are lots of articles and books flying off the shelves at the moment (I hope to write one myself shortly) on the whole topic of church planting. What makes a good church planter? A gift for evangelism – check. A gift with people – check. An ability to lead – check. An entrepreneurial spirit – check. Able to handle God’s Word –…