April 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

With many others, I’ve been preparing for the inaugural Missio Alliance gathering, which is to start this Thursday, April 11th in the Washington D.C. area. The gathering will coincide with the full bloom of the Cherry Blossoms, which seemed to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Acton Institute, Azusa Pacific, Bethel Seminary, BGAV, Biblica, Biblical Seminary, Braozos Press, Brethern in Christ, Ecclesia, EMQ, Forge, Fresh Expressions, Fuller, GCM, George Fox, International Teams, IVP, John Leland Center, Missio Alliance, Northeaster Seminary, Northern Seminary, Regent University, Spence Network, Spiritual Formation Alliance, Sponsors, The Wesleyan Church, Tyndale Seminary, V3, Vineyard Church Missional Outpost, Wesly Theological Seminary, Yellowstone Theological Institute
March 27, 2013 | 5 Comments

There are some books worth mentioning on a regular basis. Jamie Arpin-Ricci’s The Cost of Community is one of those books. The reason it is an important read today is in the midst of a lot of books being published … Continue reading →
Posted in Calling, Community, equipping church, Faith, Jesus, Missional church, practicing church, redemptive agents, Social Justice, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Discipleship, Jamie Arpin-Ricci, Sermon on the Mount, The Cost of Community
March 26, 2013 | Leave a comment

I’m totally stoked to participate in this years Inhabit Conference, which is taking place in Seattle, Washington on April 19th & 20th. Inhabit is about practice, presence and place. It’s about the transformation of the places we live, the neighborhoods … Continue reading →
Posted in Calling, Cities, Community, Current Affairs, Environment, equipping church, Faith, Jesus, Leadership, Missional church, practicing church, redemptive agents, sacred text, Social Justice, soul, theology, walk with God |
Tagged Inhabit Conference 2013, Parish Collective, Seattle Washington
March 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

May we look and listen Responding to the Spirit of God who lives within us May we throw off the grave clothes that confine us And take on the life of the One who raised Christ from the dead We … Continue reading →
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Tagged 5th Sunday of Lent, praying
March 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

Today is my final installment in this series on why you should come to the inaugural missio alliance national gathering, which is just around the corner. (Regular registration rates ends on March 15th, along with good rates for hotels). I … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2013, Missio Alliance, Missional Movement, National Gathering
March 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Lord Jesus Christ we worship you today. You who are a king like no other, We give you praise. Born as a human child, Raised as a refugee, Friend of prostitutes and the marginalized. Not seeking power and privilege, but … Continue reading →
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Tagged Lent, Prayer
February 27, 2013 | 6 Comments

the cross Originally uploaded by noe_carrillo “The political novelty that God brings into the world is a community of those who serve instead of ruling, who suffer instead of inflicting suffering, whose fellowship crosses social lines instead of reinforcing them. … Continue reading →
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Tagged John Howard Yoder, Mission, Missional
February 26, 2013 | 2 Comments

Those of us in the West need to deeply reflect on this concise, deep, rich quote by Lesslie Newbigin. “How can this strange story of God made flesh, of a crucified Savior, of resurrection and new creation become credible for … Continue reading →
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February 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

Today’s prayer is attributed to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu adapted from an original prayer by Sir Francis Drake. Disturb us, O Lord when we are too well-pleased with ourselves when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Distrub us
February 7, 2013 | Leave a comment

Today I wanted to give you a third reasons on why you should come to the inaugural national gathering of the Missio Alliance. Check out my first reason and second reason earlier. My reasons are not in any particular order. … Continue reading →
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