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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 begin leading a class entitled “No More Spectators.”  While not specifically for those interested in the new church, it will be important to the new work because we will address how we all can become active participants in the Great Commission—a key element to “simple church.”  You can watch the short intro video I put together below. 2.  Determine Participants. January 16 is the tentative “launch” of the simple church network.  Between now and then, there are some important questions… Read More »Church Plant Update!

NBC News Report – 9% Protestants Attend House Church Only

(On 10/21/10) Brian Williams on NBC’s Nightly News reported that, at a time when the Crystal Cathedral in California is filing for bankruptcy, 9% of American Protestants now attend only house church. This is an estimated 6-12 million people. (See the link below.) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39787679#39787679 interesting extra footage: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39787679#39784379

“A Vision For Being The Church” UPDATE

I am updating those involved with the orientation class, “A Vision for Being The Church.”  I’ve been so excited and encouraged by all of you as we have explored the vision for this new work in our community.  Here is a brief summary of our discussion: CORE VALUES IDENTIFIED SO FAR Week 1:  Community: The church is the community of believers who are “called out” to be the physical representation of Christ to the world.  The church is not a building or a service. Week 2:  Mission: The purpose of the church is to 1) love God and 2) love people (Great Commandment).  Following these commands results in discipleship (fulfilling the Great Commission). Week 3:  Multiplication: More disciples of Jesus Christ could mean more local churches. “A SIMPLE CHURCH NETWORK” We have examined how Jesus… Read More »“A Vision For Being The Church” UPDATE

Promo Video

Click “Promo Video” above to check out this short little video we put together highlighting the rational for the new “church plant” we are involved in!

A “new” kind of church…

I love satire.  I think think satire has a way of making you laugh and think at the same time.  “Why is this so funny?” is usually what videos like this end up making you ask yourself.  So… why is this so funny? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlyvLzIcTBc]