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You see an abandoned chair on the street

You see an abandoned chair on the street

Dec 27, 2011

You think "It has the potential to be something beautiful..."

John 1 should blow your mind

John 1 should blow your mind

Oct 15, 2011

The prologue in John sets the stage for the rest of the book. It shows the areas of focus John takes in Gospel: Jesus’ Divine role, and the authority of those who believe.

To be free or not to be free: Welsh Christianity at the crossroads

To be free or not to be free: Welsh Christianity at the crossroads

Sep 17, 2011

I remember asking a young person, “What would it take to get you to go to church?” He said, “A great deal of courage to actually be seen coming into the building by my friends.”

But what about all the good Hindus?

But what about all the good Hindus?

Mar 23, 2011

The skeptic who says, “Yes, but what about all those good Hindus who lead decent lives?” is not really expecting to become a good Hindu or even to be friends with good Hindus.

The Confession of Saint Patrick

The Confession of Saint Patrick

Mar 17, 2011

Patrick in his own words.
There is no other God, nor ever was before, nor shall be hereafter, but God the Father, unbegotten and without beginning, in whom all things began, whose are all things...

What’s your church like?

What’s your church like?

Jun 15, 2010

Our parish was founded about eleven years ago by a priest and a three families from California. We had inquirers' meetings in homes for a few months, then set up a chapel and began having daily services.

Video: Mission in Sierra Leone

Video: Mission in Sierra Leone

May 3, 2010

Documentary on Fr. Themi, a Greek Orthodox priest currently working as a missionary in Sierra Leone. Part 1 Part 2 More information at...

Mission and ecclesiology: Cart before the horse?

Mission and ecclesiology: Cart before the horse?

Feb 4, 2010

D.B. Hamill notes that unless we agree on what the Church's mission is, we won't agree on what "missional" purpose and action look like. 
 
 

Missional Church Made Simple

Missional Church Made Simple

Feb 1, 2010

A 2-minute video that explains, in simple terms, what we’re talking about when we say “missional” church.
 
 
 

The Church as the Liberated Zone

The Church as the Liberated Zone

Dec 16, 2009

Father Daniel Syosyev, the recently murdered Moscow missionary priest, said something very interesting in an interview shortly before his death. He was explaining why Christians should go to Church on Sunday, and his explanation reveals something of what the Church is.