Living with Terminal Cancer

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Shawn

The following is a post from my friend, Ryan Woods, a church planter in Vancouver, Washington, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer nine months ago. He is married with two small children. Please pray for Ryan and his family. They need a miracle. You can read updates about this man of God at Grassrootsconspiracy.  What [...]

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Missional Community Profile – Soma

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Shawn

Soma is a good example of a community of people living on mission to share the love of Jesus with others in a hurting world.

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The Importance of Mission

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Shawn

  Good thoughts by Matt Carter of the Austin Stone Church.

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Five Ways to Learn Culture

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Shawn

The following are notes taken from a talk given by Gailyn VanRheenen of Mission Alive. When the apostle Paul visited the secular city of Athens in Acts 17, he preached to the highly educated philosophers. He began by saying: “Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way…” Paul knew his [...]

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7 Ways to Catalyze Community

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Shawn

Thanks to Eric Bryant for this post. Check out Eric’s book, Not Like Me. Here are seven principles for Catalyzing Community whether you are trying to start a small group, ministry, a non-profit organization, or a church: Principle #1: Cause creates community Our cause = moving people to become the person God created them to [...]

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