Continued Study from Matthew’s Gospel – 7 Study Questions We’ve been going through the Book of Matthew. Each week, our Community Groups have been discussing the sermons and coinciding passages. This is the third instalment of our small group material based on Jesus’ Parables, titled Stories with Intent. Feel free to check the previous studies, #1: The Parable of the…
Continued Study of Matthew’s Gospel – Small Group Study Continued Study from Matthew’s Gospel: As I stated in my October 12th Post, Parable of the Sower, we’ve been working through the book of Matthew. Each week, our small groups ministry (Community Groups) have been discussing the sermons and coinciding passages. Part of my pastoral role is…
It was all over social media yesterday. This past Tuesday, Mark Driscoll (church planter, pastor, author, speaker, evangelist), stepped down from ministry at Mars Hill Church in Seattle. After 18 years of ministry service, yet recent months of public scrutiny, he submitted his resignation. Driscoll stated, “By God’s grace I have pastored Mars Hill Church for 18…
Study of Matthew’s Gospel – Small Group Study Over this past year, we’ve been working through the book of Matthew. We recently moved into the third discourse of Matthew’s Gospel, discussing Jesus’ Parables. Each week, our small groups ministry (Community Groups) have been discussing the sermons and coinciding passages. Part of my pastoral role is to provide leadership…
We can assume that change in the church will be difficult. Change must be Spirit-led and rolled out effectively. Before making that next change into your church programming or structure, check through these 5 principles.
Interview with Kurt Kristianson (Part 4) Kurt is more than a photographer. Yes, he’s also a videographer and possesses vast skills in production and editing. However, there’s still more. Kurt is a leader. He’s a leader in his field, thinking outside of the box on a variety of projects and processes. He’s a leader in his passion…
Interview with Kurt Kristianson (Part 3) Let’s move from photography to videography. This week, I’ve been highlighting clips from a Skype conversation I had with photo and video enthusiast, Kurt Kristianson. Kurt’s company is called Spindrift Productions. From mountaintops to grasslands, construction sites to the oil patch, Kurt specialises in getting the footage and images that…
Interview with Kurt Kristianson (Part 2) Let’s jump into day 2 with Kurt Kristianson from Spindrift Productions. Today, Kurt offers some useful wilderness and adventure photography tricks of the trade. Whether you’re a beginner or novice outdoor photographer, you’re going to appreciate what Kurt has to say. Furthermore, Kurt will be offering up some equipment suggestions….
Interview with Kurt Kristianson (Part 1) Taking great photos and videos is an art. Not to mention the art of editing and producing great images and movies, once the shots and footage have been gather together. Smartphones have introduced an age where cameras are available anywhere, at anytime. Through social media, the world is saturated with images and…
It’s difficult to stay media savvy. Personally, I feel like I learn something new every couple of days. Yet, I always feel one step behind cultural trends and organizational tools.
Old tools can still work. Sometimes the best step forward in ministry leadership is rethinking what you already have.
I share how Covenant Eyes and the Victory App bring relational accountability and hope in the fight against pornography.