August 2008

Fall Push?

August 14, 2008

A lot of churches have a Fall push. Are any of your churches doing that? You know, summer vacations are over, kids are back in school, new residents are moved in and getting settled, a rhythm is developing and many churches use that time to try and connect with new people. Ads, mailers, door hangers, [...]

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Gospel-Centered Assimilation

August 13, 2008

I’ve been thinking through the issue of “assimilation” and the local church – a lot. This has been one of those areas in which I feel weak. The theology of the church (ecclesiology) is something I am passionate about and comfortable with. But systems and methods for doing church where Scripture does not explicitly speak [...]

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Michael Spencer and Coffee Cup Apologetics

August 6, 2008

Michael Spencer’s most recent podcast focuses on suburban evangelism in which he gives sub•text a shout out. Be sure to check out Internet Monk’s Coffee Cup Apologetics 46.

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Gospel Connections in Suburbia

August 3, 2008

  I may not have the “gift” of evangelism (and there’s debate about that concept), but I do share the gospel. Once a person decides the evangescript is not the best way to approach evangelism in their community the question then becomes, “How can I take a natural conversation about common things and connect it to [...]

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