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The Shack: John Mark Hicks Posts E-book

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Jay F Guin

John Mark Hicks has just posted an e-book with his observations and reflections on The Shack: Meeting God at the Shack. Hopefully, I’ll have enough time over the holidays to grab a cup of coffee and an easy chair and … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Church: Children and Teens, Part 1

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Jay F Guin

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. e. Envision an effective youth and children’s ministry Will they … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Church: Dan Kimball Changes Positions on Church Buildings

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Dan Kimball, author of many books and a lead thinker in the emerging church movement, has long been opposed to churches owning buildings. He’s changed his opinion — If you had asked me eight years ago what I thought about … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Church: Community, Part 2

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jay F Guin

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. The Spirit How do we get people to be all-in … Continue reading →

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Ministry Ideas: Floresta, Part 4 (The Prosperity Gospel)

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Jay F Guin

It’s become quite the fashion to dismiss the so-called “prosperity gospel.” And I agree, if by “prosperity gospel” we mean the notion that by virtue of being a Christian God will reign wealth down on us. I don’t believe that. … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Church: A Comment Regarding Worship for the Readers to Respond to

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — I read your 11/24 commentary about M.Smith concert.  Not as concerned about ‘bodily movement’ and clapping as about what is actually going on.  So, you believe these people are teaching one another and growing spiritually?  If … Continue reading →

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Ministry Ideas: Floresta, Part 3 (Salvation)

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jay F Guin

John Mark Hicks is in the process of posting an excellent series of articles called a “Comprehensive” Perspective on Salvation — Introduction Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 The importance of these posts is that they demonstrate that … Continue reading →

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How to Argue Like a Christian: Nomenclature

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I get emails. This one is from Roger Cook — First, some introductions. Jay, Mike Campbell is an elder at North Pointe Church of Christ (http://www.northpointecofc.org/) and has used your writings in some classes. I know I’ll probably get an … Continue reading →

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Ministry Ideas: Floresta, Part 2

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jay F Guin

A second article on Floresta from Christianity Today.

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Replanting a Church: Community, Part 1

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jay F Guin

We are working through an article by Scott Thomas on replanting an existing church, that is, renewing a church so that it grows and matures as a church plant does. d. Envision an Acts 2 commitment to fellowship (Acts 2:44-45). … Continue reading →

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