Category Archives: Community

Is your gospel in competition with compassion?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

In conversation with some folks in our church community someone made a strikingly blunt comment. “I don’t want to feed people’s bellies. I don’t want to be a part of a charitable organisation. I don’t want to waste their time … Continue reading →

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Fear of Public Blogging

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

When I started in the position of associate pastor last January I had expected that one outcome of the job would be an increased frequency of posts. A quick glance at the archives will show you that this hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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What We Could Be

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

Is it possible to create a plan for mission in a neighbourhood that you don’t yet understand? I think so, at least partially; but the first step will be to kill your desire to communicate the defining of that community … Continue reading →

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