Sorry took a while replying Naz and it might be an idea to change the photo so you can actually see me! As to how our group is doing, things are quite organic and unpredictable which is good but as I'm a recovering control freak it takes some will p…
thanks Karlie, great quote from a great book. You've triggered a memory for me of something Vincent Donovan says about mission - I'll put it in the next 'ways into small missional communities' which I'll post this week. peace Ian
Thanks for this reminder Karlie - it was Donovan's insight that really gave me a passion for church as missional, eucharistic community. The really exciting thing is that since I first read it, I've seen it beginning to take shape in various places…
Hi Karlie
We did meet and I didnt recognise you in the little photo! Sorry. How is your group going? I think you were about to have your first service and your "lodger" was helping you make sure it was cool!
I have read the book, but funnily enough…
Hi Karlie,
what a huge and crucial question! Leaving aside the social context of community (as town/village etc) the focus of our small community (Imagine) over the last few years has been to explore what it means for us to be a Christian community…
Hey Naz, didn't we meet at the Tautoko weekend earlier in the year? We chatted in the corner of the dining room on the last day. Was that you!? Glad the quote stirred you like that. It does me too. Have you read the book? Pinch the whole thing from…
Hello! I'm fairly new to this group and haven't contributed much yet but I've been reading other's insights - thanks for the thought food everyone. I'm re-reading 'Christianity Rediscovered' (very throught provoking book) by Vincent Donovan (pioneer…
Hi John. I've worked in the past as a church youth worker and helped develop polices etc. We are now doing things in a different context as a small community with relational links to a homeless support charity (where i volunteer) which has it's own…
To add a prayer request, add a new post in the Kindling Blog and tag it 'pray'. Or tell us what you're up to in mission where you are - tag it 'story'.
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