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Reflections on the Ecclesia National Gathering

by Ben Sternke on February 22, 2010

A few preliminary reflections from the Ecclesia National Gathering February 2010.

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NYC Debrief: Faith and Work

by Ben Sternke on November 3, 2009

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One of the things we discussed at the NYC church planter round table last month was the general lack of resources to help people understand how their faith ought to work itself out in the context of their jobs.

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A Missional Proposal, Part 10: Ministry Philosophy

by Ben Sternke on August 27, 2009

We’re continuing to post on the vision and values of our church plant.
So far: 1. “Why?” – 2. Our mission – 3. Skeptics and Dreamers – 4. Missionary communities – 5. Journey, Honesty, Community – 6. Participation, Oikos, Simplicity, Wonder – 7. Creativity, Roots, Justice, Truth – 8. 3D Church – 9. Gatherings
Today: a sketch [...]

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A Missional Proposal, Part 9: Gatherings

by Ben Sternke on August 26, 2009

We’re continuing to post on the vision and values of our church plant.
So far: 1. “Why?” – 2. Our mission – 3. Skeptics and Dreamers – 4. Missionary communities – 5. Journey, Honesty, Community – 6. Participation, Oikos, Simplicity, Wonder – 7. Creativity, Roots, Justice, Truth – 8. 3D Church
Today: the specific kinds of gatherings [...]

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A Missional Proposal, Part 8: Three-Dimensional Church

by Ben Sternke on August 25, 2009

We’re continuing to post on the vision and values of our church plant.
So far: 1. “Why?” – 2. Our mission – 3. Skeptics and Dreamers – 4. Missionary communities – 5. Journey, Honesty, Community – 6. Participation, Oikos, Simplicity, Wonder – 7. Creativity, Roots, Justice, Truth
Today: The VEHICLE for the Vision (how we plan to [...]

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A Missional Proposal, Part 3: Skeptics and Dreamers

by Ben Sternke on August 14, 2009

As you may have heard, some friends and I are planting a church. This post is part of a series I’m doing that outlines some of the vision God has given us. I’d love to interact with you about it.
We’ve answered the “Why” question and looked at our mission. Now it’s take to use our [...]

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A Missional Proposal, Part 2: Our Mission

by Ben Sternke on August 13, 2009

As you may have heard, some friends and I are planting a church. I am posting some of the central parts of our vision. The first post answered the question “Why are we doing this?” and now we turn to our mission: the core of what we feel called to do.
Our Mission
Ever since Jesus sent [...]

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A Missional Proposal, Part 1: Why Do This?

by Ben Sternke on August 11, 2009

As you may have heard, some friends and I are planting a church. Over the next few weeks, I want to post some of the central parts of the vision God has given us. I’d love to hear your responses.
While it is of course exciting to plant a church, it’s also possible to do it [...]

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