Globetrotting
One of the most attractive things that I saw in this missionary assignment in Fresno that I’m currently in was the opportunity to learn and travel pretty freely. I understood that I would probably no longer be able to take long trips to Europe or out of state like I used to do in college, whether [...]
Archive for February, 2007
Re:action – Globetrotting
Posted in Travel on February 22, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Re:action – Love One Another
Posted in Spirituality on February 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Love One Another
We talk a lot about generations and values and how different ages, genders, and people groups are doing things differently in a new era. We even split demographics up and can effectively, thoughtfully, carefully make strategic plans and directions based on trend following and number crunching. With all of this change in the [...]
Re:action – The Leaving Generation
Posted in Culture on February 13, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The Leaving Generation
What this guy has to say about 18-34 year old Christians is right on. Jim Johnson, Director of Young Adult Ministry at Lifeway gives four important things that churches are struggling with in reaching young people. This discussion will help you get a grasp on what you may need to do to connect [...]
Re:action – What’s happening to Church?
Posted in Culture, Spirituality on February 13, 2007 | 2 Comments »
What’s happening to Church?
I have been in a heavy pursuit of understanding of some of the cultural paradigm shifts that are coming and have come to society today. I have read several books so far and have had many conversations about what we’ve deemed “Post-modernism.” In one conversation I brought up the point that we don’t like [...]
Re:action – Good News
Posted in Spirituality on February 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A report of great news.
As a missionary for the North American Mission Board I want to report some very amazing news that is merely part of the work that God is doing in the State of California. Some of you may know that I work in the Evangelism department of the California Southern Baptist Convention. [...]
Re:action – ChurchNext review
Posted in Culture, Spirituality on February 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
ChurchNext: Quantum Changes in How We Do Ministry By: Eddie Gibbs
Gibbs presents a concept that the direction of the church is no longer predictable by the typical traditional strategies of growth. Instead he gives insight into the culture of change that has represented the generation rising into influence. Radical perspective changes and constructive critical [...]
