Movement to Monument
This is the video we watched during our Sunday morning network gathering. Neil raises many of the issues we have addressed over the last 6 months in a clear and concise manor. I would encourage every simple church to take time to watch and discuss the points addressed in this video. I have typed out … Read more
Upside-Down Leadership (Video)
Yesterday in our network gathering we watched the video below and had a lively discussion about all that is addressed. If you are involved with us or interested in simple church (or leadership in general), then I would highly recommend that you watch this video. I’m very grateful to the people at House2House for putting … Read more
Trying To Play “Son House”
This past weekend I finally sat down to watch a documentary I have been eying ever since it arrived in theaters in 2008. It Might Get Loud is a documentary on the electric guitar and three legendary guitarists: The Edge (U2), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), and Jack White (The White Stripes). In the clip I’ve … Read more
What Are Missional Communities?
A short great explanation of what missional community is all about. As we are in the beginning stages of this new work, I have a growing sense that a missional mindset (see core values blog post) must be present from the beginning. I continue to pray that each person individually and each simple church collectively … Read more
What is Simple Church?
This would be a great place to start if you have come to this blog in an attempt to figure out what in the world is going on at First Alliance with regards to the formation of a “simple church network.”
Sharing the Gospel Video
Below is the video we watched in the “No More Spectators” class today at First Alliance. The video is of Mark Cahill witnessing/sharing the Gospel at the Pride festival in Atlanta, GA. Enjoy this facinating dialogue and feel free to post your thoughts below! Also, you can find out more about Mark Cahill here: http://markcahill.org/
What is the Gospel?
Today in the “No More Spectators” class at First Alliance Church, we had a great discussion around the question, “What is the Gospel?” While open to everyone, this class has been of special importance to those of us going on this “simple church” journey together. The thing I love most about “simple church” is that … Read more
Introducing…Jesus Christ!
Below is the link to download/listen the message I shared at First Alliance yesterday entitled Introducing…Jesus Christ! A friend of mine told me this morning that it was “the best 20 point sermon he had ever heard.” I’m not sure exactly what he meant by that… I’ve also linked the video that I showed at … Read more
“Today” – Importance of Children in God’s Global Plans
“Today” is a movie about the importance of children in God’s global plans. It was released by the Global Children’s Forum at the Lausanne World Congress in Oct 2010.
Church Plant Update!
Church Plant Update. Hello! Well we have finished the class “A Vision for Being the Church.” It has been great to hear how God has worked and is continuing to work in your life as you consider your involvement in this new work! So what is next? 1. No More Spectators. Next week I will … Read more
