Ryan Bolger has some thoughts about hospitality apologetics that kick-started a few idle ideas bouncing around in my head:Rather than presenting an argument, these communities present a life. They do not concern themselves with presenting a gospel … [Continue reading] about From “Think and Decide” to “Taste and See”
Proclamation and Activation
Last weekend I preached the Sunday morning service. I have been pondering the act of proclamation and the institution of the sermon for a few months, and suddenly had a chance to apply some theory in a very practical way (which is always a shock to … [Continue reading] about Proclamation and Activation
Preaching in the postmodern world, pt. 5
It seems to me that all preaching should aim at response/repentance/transformation. God's word should be served up in such a way that people can receive it and act upon it. Of course, this whole business is easily manipulated, and some preachers have … [Continue reading] about Preaching in the postmodern world, pt. 5
Preaching in the Postmodern world, pt. 4
I'm still exploring the insititution of the sermon, and how preaching is best done in the postmodern world. I found an article on preaching by Jonny Baker that was very helpful, especially because it comes from a practitioner of postmodern … [Continue reading] about Preaching in the Postmodern world, pt. 4
Complexity and Emergence
I know others have written very eloquently on complexity and emergence, both in natural systems and in the church, but I want to put in my two cents from the perspective of a church in transition... I am praying/hoping/dreaming that it's true that … [Continue reading] about Complexity and Emergence