There are lots of church planting ‘agencies’ and ‘movements’ around at the moment. It seems to be in vogue like never before – or perhaps I am only just noticing it! Regardless, there seems to be endless views on how we assess church planters and what type of person would be ‘successful’ in this type [...]
Archive for April, 2011
What makes a good church planter?
Posted: April 30, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Church PlantingTags: church planting, good planters, inner city, pastor
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‘Settled’ Pastor v ‘Itchy’ Planter
Posted: April 29, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Church PlantingTags: church, entrepreneurs, niddrie, planting
I have moved around a few churches in my 12 years in pastoral ministry. My first ministry saw explosive growth in the youth ministry but ended badly when I resigned my position. My next church in inner city Birmingham was an altogether happier affair and I have great memories of my time there. My time [...]
Dealing with personal criticism
Posted: April 28, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Biblical/Pastoral Counselling, Leadership/Ministry Training, WebsitesTags: CJ Mahaney, Pastors
This link is worth checking out from the website of CJ Mahaney. Wince, and enjoy! http://www.sovereigngraceministries.org/blogs/cj-mahaney/post/2011/04/28/The-Pastor-and-Personal-Criticism-PDF-free-ebooks.aspx
How Slippery is Rob Bell?
Posted: April 28, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Doctrine & Theology, Random Stuff, WebsitesTags: jesus, Love wins, Niddrie Pastor, Rob Bell
I watched and interesting debate on the Premier Radio website last night. It was between Rob Bell and a guy called Adrian Warnock (check out his blog on my site). A couple of things stood out. Firstly, how incredibly slippery he was with any direct questioning on his personal beliefs about hell in particularly, alongside [...]
A man who had a great influence on many. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2011/April/Rev-David-Wilkerson-Killed-in-TX-Car-Crash/
Reaching out to ALL of Niddrie
Posted: April 27, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Church Planting, Evangelism, Missional LivingNiddrie is changing. When I first came here four years ago the community was much more clearly defined. Families had been living here for generations and the ‘mission’ (as our church building was called and still is today despite the name change!) has been here for almost 100 years. It was pretty easy to identify [...]
Just got a lovely present through the post from a guy in the USA called CJ Mahaney. He is in charge of sovereigngraceministies.org. I met him briefly in Chicago and he seemed like a nice bloke. Anyway, a package arrived this morning with 20 books for my team here at the church and a lovely [...]
Living & Dying by the Sword
Posted: April 26, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Church Planting, Niddrie Community Church, Random StuffIt is appointed for man to die once, but after this the judgement (Hb. 9v27). These are stark words for stark times. Niddrie can be a difficult place to work in at the best of times. There are many who live their lives by violence and deceit and then are shocked when their sins come [...]
Niddrie Easter Fry & Communion Issues
Posted: April 25, 2011 by mezmcconnell in Church Planting, Doctrine & Theology, Evangelism, Niddrie Church Ministries, Niddrie Community ChurchWe had a lovely time together yesterday morning (Easter Sunday). This year we had an early communion service for committed Christians (and those who could be bothered to get out of bed!). We then had a fry up in the cafe with some guests and people from the community (food is always a winner here [...]
