Podcasts about mez mcconnell

Join us for a conversation with Mez McConnell, the director of 20Schemes and the author of numerous books, including The Creaking on the Stairs: Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse and Is There Anybody Out There?: A Journey from Despair to Hope.

As Jesus faces his impending death, he humbly washes his disciples' feet, demonstrating the depth of his love and the true nature of servanthood. This act challenges the disciples' self-centered attitudes and calls them to a life of sacrificial love for God and others. Mez McConnell exhorts the audience to consider how the love of Christ should compel them to go to the "least, the last, and the lost" with the gospel, even if it means forsaking their own dreams and comforts. The ultimate question posed is: "Why are you here?" - is it to pursue your own agenda, or to wholeheartedly serve the one who loved you to the end?

Revelation 2:1-7 | Mez McConnell

Mez Mcconnell and Sharon "Shabba" Dickens speak on and discuss ministry to the least, the last, and the lost in the U.K. and our American context. Mez helps churches practically care for the marginalized in their communities, and Sharon partners with him as she teaches women to be everyday ministers of the gospel. Pastor Daniel spent a week in Scotland in their network of churches (20schemes) this past February, and commends this seminar to the congregation.This audio is part 3, the Q&A, concluding the 20schemes seminar.Part 1 - MezPart 2 - SharonPart 3 - Q&AIntro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Mez McConnell is an elder of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, and Director of 20schemes, a church planting ministry in Scotland. He is the author of numerous books, including The Creaking on the Stairs: Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse and Is There Anybody Out There?: A Journey from Despair to Hope. He is a former church planting missionary working in the north of Brazil. Mez is married to Miriam and has two daughters and a son.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Mez McConnell from 20Schemes continues our Embark: Life Together series by preaching on discipleship from Titus 2:1-14.Learn more about Story Church at our website: story.church Instagram: @ourstorychurch

May 19, 2024 | Mez Mcconnell

Mark 8 : 22 - 26 Includes Interview with Mez McConnell Bible Reading and Sermon from 22 minutes

Este programa foi realizado durante a Conferência Impacto 2023, em Blumenau, Santa Catarina, entre os dias 08 e 11 de junho de 2023. Produção e Apresentação - André CastilhoTécnica de Áudio - Samuel MattosTécnica de Vídeo - Eliakim Rodrigues Neste episodio especial gravado na Conferência Impacto, André Castilho entrevista Mez McConnell pastor da Niddrie Community Church em Edimburgo, Escócia, e Diretor da 20Schemes, agência de plantação de igrejas em comunidades pobres na Escócia. Mez contou sobre sua vida, como ele saiu da criminalidade, conheceu Jesus, etambém falou sobre a necessidade de a igreja passar por uma nova reforma. #20schemes #plantaçãodeigrejas #mezmcconnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mez McConnell, Director of 20schemes, spoke at our 20schemes Weekender in March 2023 about what we as Christians should be doing in the church. All talks at this Weekender were based off the book 'Church: Do I Have To Go?' by Garrett Kell from the 9Marks First Steps Series, available to buy from 10ofThose.com. Find out more about our work here: 20schemes.com

Church ministry has a physical, emotional, and spiritual toll on church leaders. How do sabbaticals serve to replenish and refresh? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) discusses sabbaticals with Neil and Liz Turton (Long Crendon Baptist Church), who recently took a sabbatical in a converted van. 00:00 - Introduction 02:23 - Why go on a sabbatical? 05:05 - A biblical basis for sabbaticals 06:43 - Planning a sabbatical 11:05 - Neil & Liz's sabbatical in a camper van 19:31 - Returning from sabbatical 21:45 - Reading on sabbatical 23:49 - The value of rest 25:04 - Practical steps to disconnect 26:43 - Communicating to the church Resources mentioned in this episode The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis (amazon.co.uk) The Least, the Last and the Lost, Mez McConnell (10ofthose.co.uk) Dying Well, John Wyatt (ivpbooks.com) You can see photos of the van and watch a video of this episode on the FIEC website. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter

*This episode was originally recorded on May 7, 2018. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Mez McConnell joins me in a discussion on pastoring in hard places. Mez is the The post ”The Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 91: Pastoring in Hard Places appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*This episode was originally recorded on May 7, 2018. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Mez McConnell joins me in a discussion on pastoring in hard places. Mez is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the director of 20Schemes, a church planting, and revitalization initiative in Scotland, and he is also Co-Director of the Acts 29 initiative called Church in Hard Places.

Pete Stewart chats to Andy Hunter, Scotland Director of the FIEC, about some of the reasons why Christianity in Scotland is at an all-time low, and what the Church should be doing about it. _____________ If you are interested in church ministry or partnering with us to plant or revitalise a church in Scotland's poorest areas, email pstewart@20schemes.com to find out more. Read Pete's blog on EQUIP about Scotland's churches needing more 'labourers for the harvest': https://20schemesequip.com/where-are-... Buy your copy of Mez McConnell's book The Least, the Last & the Lost here: https://www.10ofthose.com/leastlastlost

At the 2021 FIEC Leaders' Conference in Edinburgh, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) caught up with Mez McConnell to chat about his new book 'The Least, the Last and the Lost'. You can watch a video of this interview on the FIEC website. Show notes: Book review by Alistair Chalmers on the FIEC website. Order a copy of the book from 10ofThose. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Some stories of redemption present a sharper picture, especially when we come upon the stories of torture and abuse. This story is especially powerful, as God's redemption comes to a man who faced serious abuse as a little boy between his second and thirteenth year. The book is entitled -The Creaking of the Stairs.- Author Mez McConnell is pastor of Niddrie Community Church near Edinburgh. Nothing can address the pain, the confusion, the injustices, and the sheer evil of a world of abuse like the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the doctrines of God's holiness, His sovereignty, His judgment, and His propitiatory sacrifice of His only begotten Son. Here is a helpful testimony, and wisdom for how to minister to the abused in your families and churches.--This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Tongan Christian man survives 27 hours at sea, Planned Parenthood abandons harassment of pro-life Texas city, CDC- Prior COVID infection immunity better than COVID shot---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Mark by Andreas Kostenberger and Robert Yarbrough; Expository Thoughts on The Gospel Of Mark by J.C. Ryle; The Pillar New Testament Commentary: Mark by James Edwards; Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by Ralph Richards; War: Why Did Life Just Get Harder? by Mez McConnell; Renewal As A Way of Life: A Guidebook for Spiritual Growth by Richard Lovelace; Everyday Church: Gospel Community on Mission by Tim Chester

Mez McConnell chats with Tommy Millar, pastor of Maryhill Evangelical and Pete Stewart, pastor of Hope Community Church Barlanark about planting gospel-preaching churches in the schemes of Glasgow. This year, our Christmas Challenge appeal is to raise £100,000 to plant three new churches in Glasgow and the west of Scotland, where there are hundreds (yes, HUNDREDS!) of schemes without healthy churches in them. Your money will help to launch these churches. FIND OUT MORE & GIVE: https://20schemes.com/get-involved/gi... ____________ Pre-order your copy of Mez McConnell's new book, The Least, The Last and the Lost: https://www.10ofthose.com/leastlastlost Check out The Petes' Countdown to Christmas at Hope Community Church in Barlanark: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepetes...

Mez McConnell, speaks with Ian Williamson pastor of New Life Church in Middlesboroughand Graham Thompson pastor of Spen Valley Church in Cleckheaton, on poverty in the UK. Speaking on what responsibility the local church has in dealing with poverty, Mez asks the guys their view on how best to tackle this issue and discusses other topics explored in his new book "The Least, The Last and the Lost". Pre-order your copy of The Least, The Last and the Lost: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/28290/the-least-the-last-and

Each week we sit down with a guest to discuss Mission and Evangelism in Scotland and beyond. Mez McConnell, is one of the pastors of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the founder of 20schemes and has been involved in full-time pastoral ministry, both church planting and revitalisation since 1999. Mez also works closely with several Free Church of Scotland church planters as they continue to develop local ministries. He has worked in inner city areas in England, Scotland and Brazil and has a passion for training men and women for ministry in this context. He has written several books: Preparing for Baptism: A Personal Diary (Grace Publications Trust) Is There Anybody Out There? (Christian Focus, Church in Hard Places (Crossway) The Creaking on the Stairs (Christian Focus). Mez studied Missiology at Moorland Bible College, England and Pastoral Theology at Bryntirion Bible College, Wales. He is married to Miriam and has two lovely daughters, Keziah & Lydia.   Presented by David Meredith   Check out our site for more info: https://generation-mission.org​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationMi... YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UF...

When we imagine Scotland, we might think of castles, rugged hills, or reformers like John Knox. But in Scotland's housing schemes—inner-city neighborhoods burdened by poverty and crime—the reality is very different. These schemes are in desperate need of local, Bible-preaching churches. Through Church in Hard Places, Acts 29 works closely with 20schemes, a ministry seeking to plant healthy, multiplying churches of gospel light in the darkest corners of Scotland. Mez McConnell joins the podcast today to discuss church planting in Scotland through 20schemes and Acts 29. Mez is one of the pastors of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh and the founder of 20schemes. He's written several books, worked in inner-city areas in England, Scotland, and Brazil, and has a particular passion for training men and women for ministry in this context.

Mez McConnell, pastor at Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, shares how his church has been serving through lockdown. This talk was given during the Leadership in Lockdown webinar on the theme of domestic abuse in lockdown. You can watch the full webinar, with Mez and Sharon Dickens, on the FIEC website.

How can churches and church leaders respond to hidden domestic abuse in church life? The problems of domestic abuse have been highlighted through the Covid crisis, and many church leaders feel inadequate to know how to respond. Mez McConnell and Sharon Dickens, from Niddrie Community Church and 20 Schemes join FIEC National Director John Stevens to help us think about how we can pastorally serve our churches and people in the area of domestic violence. You can access further resources on the FIEC website.

Mez McConnell is an author and senior pastor from Scotland. In this 2018 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with McConnell about how he came to faith in Christ and why mercy ministries can sometimes do more harm than good.

Mez McConnell is an author and senior pastor from Scotland. In this 2018 interview, Marvin Olasky talks with McConnell about how he came to faith in Christ and why mercy ministries can sometimes do more harm than good.

Mez McConnell talks with Liam Goligher about Presbyterians and giving, Scottish church history and reaching the poor, and what 20schemes is seeking to do to get healthy churches established in Scotland’s poorest communities.

Mez McConnell talks with Joel Kurz about recognising false gospels, whether we should use the term ‘social justice’, and how churches in the UK ought to respond to the lack of healthy churches in poor communities. Joel Kurz is the Pastor of The Garden Church in Baltimore, Maryland and is the Director of One Hope, an organisation that plants churches in the inner city.

Mez McConnell talks with Andy Constable about the devastating unemployment rates in the schemes, outlining what we at 20schemes hope to do about it.

Mez McConnell talks with Gerald White about starting a new church in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

You won't hear trite Christian answers listening to Scottish pastor Mez McConnell. His personal story of coming to Christ is too painful for that. "Do I think that God is absolutely sovereign over everything, even over my abuse? Yes," says McConnell. "Am I comfortable or happy about that? Sometimes, no, I'm not." Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95. Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you?  Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

In 2007, Mez McConnell was hired as a pastor for an outreach post in a Scottish scheme. As a scheme is similar to any project or inner city neighborhood, few members of this “mission” actually lived in the neighborhood. Mez, himself, was encouraged to live elsewhere by those who hired him. Listen to our conversation with Mez on how he moved into this neighborhood, re-planted a church, and now leads a congregation who lives there. In this episode we discuss living near your church in poor communities, safety issues, the idolatry of family, and why Mez tells Christians who live elsewhere to find a church where they live.

"God doesn't exist. And if He does, He's one sick individual," thought Mez McConnell, a childhood victim of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his stepmom. McConnell describes his heartbreaking path from abuse to schoolyard bullying and, ultimately, to a prison term before finding the love of Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95. Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you?  Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

Mez McConnell talks with Andy Constable, Graham Thompson, and Ian Williamson about the difficult topic of abuse and forgiveness.

Jonathan Leeman chats with Mez McConnell, a pastor in Scotland, about how COVID-19 and all its difficulties also present a wonderful opportunity for evangelism.Join the 9Marks community:GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/appTWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9MarksFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9MarksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9MarksBOOKSTORE: https://www.9marks.org/bookstore

Jonathan Leeman chats with Mez McConnell, a pastor in Scotland, about how COVID-19 and all its difficulties also present a wonderful opportunity for evangelism.Join the 9Marks community:GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/appTWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9MarksFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9MarksINSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9MarksBOOKSTORE: https://www.9marks.org/bookstore

“The safest place to be is not in self-isolation. Nor is it a hospital bed. The safest place to be—in the entire world—is in Christ.” Mez McConnell sermon 22 March, 2020.

Mez McConnell and Andy Constable discuss the convoluted topic of ‘spiritual abuse’—seeking to understand what it is, how to identify it, and how to protect the church from it. This podcast is also available to watch on the 20schemes YouTube channel.

‘Church in Hard places' co-founders Mez McConnell and Matthew Spandler Davidson are in Sydney to present a key elective on Friday on 'Abuse in the Church' at the Acts29 conference for Australia, New Zealand and Japan.Ahead of the conference they are leading ‘Church in Hardplaces' bootcamps.  Mez and Matthew talk to Dominic Steele about the transitioning of Steve Timmis out of Acts 29 this week, under a cloud of claims of Spiritual Abuse. To purchase Mez's new book, Creaking on the stairs, Finding Faith in God through Childhood Abuse.*****Update: Read Dominic Steele's report on the opening night of the Acts29 Australian conference here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepastorsheart)

Marcos 8  Pastor Mez Mcconnell   "Os discípulos viam Jesus fazer coisas maravilhosas vezes sem conta e não entendiam o que estava a acontecer. Mas quando Jesus curou aquele homem cego ia mostrar-lhes o estado espiritual deles. O maior problema era que estavam separados de Deus e estavam completamente cegos do perigo espiritual em que se encontravam. Marcos 8 é sobre ver mas sem ver." Neste domingo fomos abençoados pelo coração do pastor Mez McConnell, que nos fez refletir sobre a cegueira espiritual. Como o próprio disse, pode ser fácil para nós questionar como é que os discípulos passavam todo o tempo com Jesus e mesmo assim não tinham a certeza de quem Ele era. Mas... "Na verdade, nós não somos assim tão diferentes. Não somos assim tão inteligentes nas coisas espirituais. Não estamos aqui porque somos tão inteligentes e entendemos tudo pelas nossas forças. Não estamos na igreja porque somos génios espirituais e os outros são estúpidos e não veem as mesmas verdades. Somos cristãos porque em algum tempo das nossas vidas fomos atraídos pelo Espírito Santo para a verdade, para a nossa natureza pecaminosa e isso levou-nos ao nosso arrependimento. Não somos cristãos porque entendemos por nós. Foi porque Deus, na sua infinita misericórdia, se revelou a nós." Qual é o nosso papel, então? Sabemos que "o caminho para Jesus quase nunca é uma linha estreita, mas tem dúvidas, medos, coisas que não entendemos". Por isso, a conclusão até acaba por ser relativamente 'simples'. "Seja quem formos, seja qual for o nosso estado social, temos de confiar no evangelho, pregá-lo de maneira clara e simples e confiar no Espírito Santo para revelar a verdade às pessoas. Elas estão cegas espiritualmente. O trabalho do Espírito Santo é abrir os olhos aos cegos. O nosso é apontar as pessoas para Jesus." Sabemos que este post já vai longo. A questão é que nem assim chega para resumir tudo aquilo que ouvimos. Certo é que "temos de continuar a fazer as coisas simples: ler a Bíblia, aprender a palavra de Deus, confiar em Jesus, mesmo quando há coisas difíceis de entender ou aceitar". É que "há muitos cristãos vêm para a fé, são salvos, aprendem o básico da fé, tomam o seu lugar nos domingos e simplesmente ficam lá. Não vamos crescer se ficarmos parados!" O melhor é mesmo ouvir a pregação, mas não nos despedimos sem deixar a questão que o pastor Mez lançou e ficou no nosso pensamento. Uma semana abençoada! "Talvez a pergunta mais importante que Jesus faz é: quem dizes que eu sou? A resposta determina onde é que vais passar a eternidade. Quem é que dizes que Jesus é?"

Could 20schemes Work in Northern Ireland? | Mez McConnell & Marty McNeely In this episode, Mez McConnell and Marty McNeely discuss Brexit, housing-estate ministry in Northern Ireland, religious and political boundaries, and who they’d choose in an international WWE Baptist v Presbyterian smackdown. This video is also available to watch on the 20schemes YouTube channel

This week on the B.A.R. Podcast we have my brother Mez McConnell from 20 Schemes. We talk about 20 Schemes and Church in Hard Places programs he helps lead and direct. We also talk about him wearing out The BAR Gear hat as he preached at a well know conference this year. https://twitter.com/cross_con/status/1093312251564560385?s=12 www.thebargear.com The B.A.R. Podcast Network:The B.A.R. Podcast www.thebarpodcast.comThe B.A.R. Facebook: The Bar PodcastThe B.A.R. Twitter: @thebar_podcast Just Thinking Podcast: Just Thinking PodcastJust Thinking Podcast Twitter: @podcast_justJust Thinking for Myself blog: www.justthinking.me Kaleoscope blog/podcast: Kaleoscope Kaleoscope Facebook:www.facebook.com/kaleoscope.org Paragraph The Pastor Discussions Podcast: WebsiteThe Pastor Discussions Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastordiscussions Truth and Fire Podcast: WebsiteParagraphParagraph Marrio Esco LIVE now on partners with The B.A.R. Podcast Network. Check it out here: http://thebarpodcast.com/index.php/marrio-esco-live/NEW Dawain's SideBAR https://anchor.fm/dawainsidebar Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-b-a-r-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The goal of 20schemes is to bring the light of the gospel to Scotland’s schemes through church planting and revitalisation. This session was recorded at the Sing Scotland Conference 2019. Sing Scotland is a gathering of church leaders and musicians who seek to become better equipped to lead their congregations in worship.

Woke Christianity, Social Justice & MLK Jr. - Mez McConnell & Doug Logan Doug Logan is the Lead Pastor of Epiphany Camden, NJ. He is also the Co-director of Church in Hard Places, an Acts 29 church planting initiative. This recording is also available to watch on the 20schemes YouTube channel.

Mez McConnell on Revelation 2:18–28

Pastor Rudy Rubio of RCLA sits down w/ Pastor Dough Logan of Acts29/ Church In Hard Places after the CIHP Conference in LA w/ Mez McConnell and a host of other church planters to talk about ministry. The post Hood Grace Podcast 015 Doug Logan appeared first on Hood Grace.

"I'll punch your face in, mate". That's what Mez Mcconnell said to a fellow student while he was at Bible college. "I guess the guys weren't ready for that kind of discourse," he says, looking back. Mez was involved in violent crime from the age of 14. He committed fraud, spent time in prison and describes his teenage years as "manic" and "wild". So when he became a Christian, a lot had to change. It didn't happen overnight, and Mez laughs at the idea its all been plain sailing since (see the aforementioned Bible college altercation). "I thought church was for pansies" he remembers. But as he read the book of Romans, he was convicted of his own sin, realising he couldn't blame his difficult past or upbringing for the life he was now living. Mez is often outspoken on issues relating to class and Christianity, describing evangelicalism as "unbelievable elitist". He also claims prominent church leaders have ignored what he's had to say, dismissing him as having a chip on his shoulder. And when it comes to fundraising for his organisation 20schemes - which plants churches on Scottish housing estates - he says "no one in England or Scotland" would give him money, so he's decided to fundraise in the USA instead. In this wide-ranging conversation with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, Mez delves into all these issues and more. Follow Mez on Twitter @mez1972 To take advantage of Premier Christianity's limited HALF PRICE subscription offer visit premierchristianity.com/subscribe

The Church & Class (Part 2) - Mez McConnell & John Stevens John Stevens is the FIEC National Director and one of the pastors of Christchurch Market Harborough. This recording is also available to watch on the 20schemes YouTube channel http://youtube.com/20schemes

What is poverty?  What gospel do poor people need?  How have parachurch ministries made the problem worse?  What does evangelism look like in poor communities?  What role for preaching?  What does church membership and discipline look like?How can we see a transformation in desperate poor communities in Scotland or Australia?Mez McConnell is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, and founder of 20 Schemes, a ministry dedicated to building gospel-centered churches for Scotland's poorest communities. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepastorsheart)

Talk 2 of 3 featuring Mez McConnell from TGCA Victoria's meeting on 23rd July 2018

Today's message is the first of three featuring Mez McConnell – pastor for Niddrie Community Church, near Edinburgh and Director of the 20schemes project serving Scotland's poorest communities. These talks were given at a meeting of the Victorian chapter of the Gospel Coalition Australia on 23rd July 2018

Talk 3 of 3 featuring Mez McConnell from TGCA Victoria's meeting on 23rd July 2018

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Mez McConnell joins me in a discussion on pastoring in hard places. Mez is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland. The post Episode 91: Pastoring in Hard Places appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Mez McConnell joins me in a discussion on pastoring in hard places. Mez is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the director of 20Schemes, a church planting and revitalization initiative in Scotland, and he is also Co-Director of the Acts 29 initiative called Read more The post Episode 91: Pastoring in Hard Places appeared first on Jason K. Allen.

Mez McConnell, Senior Pastor of Niddrie Community Church near Edinburgh, Scotland

Mez McConnell and Doug Logan on planting churches in hard places

The focus this evening is on the work in the British Isles.

We look forward to hearing from Gary & Mez as well have an opportunity to hear from a young missionary in what promises to be a very full opening evening!

Preacher: Guest Pastor Mez McConnell Jesus was betrayed for a purpose. What is that purpose? To redeem His beloved church. In this message guest pastor Mez McConnell calls us to consider the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Date: 29 June 2014 (Morning)Title: 20 SchemesPassage: John 18:1-11Preacher: Mez McConnell

What does it look like for churches to reach out and evangelize among the poor? Whose responsibility is this within the church and what does Scripture say about it? In this breakout, pastors Mike McKinley and Mez McConnell discuss what church planting in difficult contexts means for the local church’s evangelism. Mike McKinley is the lead pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, VA. He is the author of several books, including “Am I Really a Christian?” and “Passion: How Christ’s Final Day Changes Your Every Day”. Mike and his wife Karen have five children. Mez McConnell, is the Senior Pastor of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the founder of 20schemes and has been involved in full time pastoral ministry, both church planting and revitalisation since 1999. He has worked in inner city areas in England, Scotland and Brazil and has a passion for training men and women for ministry in this context. He has written 2 books: Preparing for Baptism: A Personal Diary (Grace Publications Trust), and Is There Anybody Out There? (Christian Focus). Mez studied Missiology at Moorland Bible College, England and Pastoral Theology at Bryntirion Bible College, Wales. He has been married to Miriam for 15 years and has two lovely daughters, Keziah & Lydia.

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Leader as Disciple Maker Series: Leading and Being Led Preacher: Mez McConnell Date: 26th May 2013 Time: 17:30 Passage: Titus 2:1-13

Mez McConnell tells the riveting story of how God rescued him from a life of drugs and violence and sent him to preach the gospel in inner-city Edinburgh, Scotland.

Date: 08 November 2009 (Evening)Series: 2 Ways to LiveTitle: The cross of ChristPassage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21Preacher: Mez McConnell

Date: 20 September 2009 (Evening)Title: How to beat the bluesPassage: Psalm 42-43Preacher: Mez McConnell

Date: 10 August 2008 (Evening)Title: True JoyPassage: Philippians 1:1-18Preacher: Mez McConnell

Date: 18 November 2007 (Evening)Title: Serving The Lord Or Pleasing Ourselves?Passage: Haggai 1Preacher: Mez McConnell