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Comment on Five Ways to Learn Culture by terrydorn

terrydorn — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:43:16 +0000

I was a minister that had a mental breakdown. During my time Ill I prayed for a way to help the people I met at the mental health facilities. By faith in my loving Heavenly Father I recovered. I just published a book telling my story, “The Streets,” by Terry Dorn. I am now known as the Chaplain to the Streets. Find my book at amazon.com Thanks!

Comment on The Church of 2022 by Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:47:21 +0000

I agree, Gary! It is imperative that we do anything we can to strengthen marriages and families.

Comment on The Church of 2022 by garyalbritton

garyalbritton — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:33 +0000

I think the increase in family ministries is a must for the future life of the church.

Comment on The Church of 2022 by gailynvanrheenen

gailynvanrheenen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:50:56 +0000

Thanks, Shawn. Mike Breen has also interacted with this on his blog at http://mikebreen.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/10-trends-for-the-next-10-years-in-church.

Blessings,

See you tomorrow evening.

Gailyn

Comment on Fishless Fishermen’s Fellowship by Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:00:40 +0000

So true, Ted! Thanks for sharing your insights!

Comment on Fishless Fishermen’s Fellowship by Ted Torreson

Ted Torreson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:32:07 +0000

It’s amazing how we can get so caught up in the idea of something that we never actually do it. Most Christians would rather learn about he Christians life rather than live it, especially the part that they are most afraid of, sharing the faith.

Comment on Millennials Open to Spiritual Discussions by Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:46:35 +0000

Great thoughts, Genevieve!
You (and your husband) hit the nail on the head. We need to listen more and talk less. And we need to challenge each other to take up the cross of Jesus. It sounds like you are getting unbelievers to tell their story. Keep up the good work!

Comment on Millennials Open to Spiritual Discussions by Genevieve West

Genevieve West — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:53:23 +0000

This is awesome and exciting news!

In boldly sharing Christ, I believe a posture of humility and first listening hard to hear their context for how they see God are so important in building that relationship.

Today, my husband’s facebook post was about church-growth strategies: “pick up your cross (an instrument of torture) and die with us” and “Jesus, stop telling people to eat you, they keep leaving…”

I was fascinated and excited to see that ALL the comments were from outsiders who I wouldn’t even describe as “seekers.” But they felt comfortable to share some pretty bold opinions on church and Jesus.

Like, “Jesus didn’t go to church. He spoke the gospel.”
“Church is probably in my mind exactly opposite of how Jesus would have spread the word.”
“As for early Christians, church was a matter of small communities of believers getting together in peoples’ houses and worshiping together.”

I think it’s time to have some people over for wine & discussion. What do you think?

Comment on Top 10 Evangelism Mistakes, Number Five by Personal Evangelism Mistake #4

Personal Evangelism Mistake #4 — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:41:20 +0000

[...] By EvangelismCoach 1 CommentThis week, I’m on vacation.Today’s Guest post is “Top 10 Evangelism Mistakes, Number Five” from Shawn Anderson’s Living Dangerously blog. Shawn has written a book on Personal [...]

Comment on Barefoot Church: Book Review by Gailyn Van Rheenen

Gailyn Van Rheenen — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:34:16 +0000

Thanks, Shawn, for this review. I have heard Branden speak at one seminar and be interviewed by Hugh Halter at another. His church planting in Austin is a great example of a church planting that began as service to the poor. I anticipate reading this book.

We have just returned last night from Atlanta and had a great time not only at the National Missionary Conference but also being with family over Thanksgiving!

Gailyn