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2 episodes with total church
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2 episodes with total church
The report has just been released into abuse at The Crowded House, an evangelical church in Sheffield in the UK. It's a 98 page report exploring the spiritual abuse allegations that were levelled at the senior pastor Steve Timmis, author of the influential church leadership manual Total Church, and who was at the time the CEO of the global church planting movement Acts 29The key question the authors attempted to address was to give a ‘comprehensive picture of Steve Timmis' activities in relationship to the alleged harm caused to individuals, while serving as an elder at The Crowded House?'A key report finding is that, ‘There is sufficient evidence for the reviewers to conclude that whether intentionally or unintentionally the culture at The Crowded House was one in which some instances of emotional and/or psychological abuse took place as a result of persistent coercive and controlling behaviour in the name of Christian vision and ministry.'Steve McAlpine was a trainee with The Crowded House in 2007, has written extensively on these matters. He's a senior pastor, a blogger and evangelist with the City Bible Forum's Third Space. Read the response to the report from the The Crowded House elders here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepastorsheart)
Today’s episode is about how churches gather. It seems that the classic version of church has run its course and needs to be reimagined. In this episode I share an alternative to the common church model. To go deeper, check out the book Total Church, Google the Table Network and Soma Communities, and dive into Alan Hirsch’s content.
Ministry Talks 7 - The Dark Side of the Church 6 realities that can make the church feel a little dark at times… John 17:13-19 - foundation of light and dark, world and God’s people Reality #1 - It will always be a challenge to help the world understand the church. not a distraction, part of ministry inherent to being in the world, not of the world In the world is a good thing, from God The Light of Christ and the Lighthouse of the Word Compassion in knowing a world disconnected from God and His love Reality #2 - The church itself exists in the world not outside of it. - junk of the world will be in the church - we will see both light and dark in the church - joy (v. 13) Reality #3 - People will struggle with sin in the church. - we will see relationship issues, addiction, sexual immorality, gossip, hatefulness all around us - we are not better people - we will also see sin at church - need for boundaries - sin of language is so common - How do people yell, accuse, make fun of, fail to include? What else can you add? - How do we repair the hurts and bring light with the Word? - polarity of family and institution aspects of the church Reality #4 - Spiritual warfare is most often experienced in relationships, especially deeply spiritual relationships. - Colossians 3:9-15 Reality #5 - We really, really, really want to play favorites. - James 2:1-4 - money yes, but also times, special groups of people, founders, members v nonmembers, worship preferences, knowledge, etc. - how do we expect children or youth to be something they are not Reality #6 - Everything feels so darn personal. - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12,19-20 - joy and life is better than the cerebral version, even when it’s dark and hard Resources: Built on the Rock - https://www.amazon.com/Built-Rock-Congregation-Ted-Kober/dp/0758658060 Simple Church - https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997 Total Church - https://www.amazon.com/Total-Church-Radical-Reshaping-Community/dp/1433502089 Dangerous Calling - https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Calling-Confronting-Challenges-Pastoral/dp/1433535823 “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.”
ILMS 38 – Written in Iron Ink: Entrepreneurial Ministry Acts 18:1-4 Paul as entrepreneur Colossians 4:2-4 Opening doors Declaring the mystery of Christ Basque country and culture Reaching out to Western Europe 100 out of 3 million believing Christians Basque language– not principally Spanish, but Euskara History of oppression under dictatorship What is entrepreneurial ministry? Paul and Tent making – https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/acts/a-clash-of-kingdoms-community-and-powerbrokers-acts-13-19/tent-making-and-christian-life-acts-181-4 Secular, sacred, or both? “Allow the relationship to do the heavy lifting.” A natural outpouring of who we are and what we believe Resource list – Total Church https://www.amazon.com/Total-Church-Radical-Reshaping-Community/dp/1433502089 Simple Church https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997 Never Eat Alone https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654 Timothy Keller article – https://relevantmagazine.com/feature/empire-state-of-change/ Links to Nate and Courtney http://www.merakischools.com https://www.facebook.com/merakiexchangepoint/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD1LkHcUW4Q @merakiexchangepoint on Instagram @Mexchangepoint on Twitter ESV Bible translation - Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ilovemyshepherd.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0fe9BbadMkIZwWx-esd-g Facebook - @ilovemyshepherd Twitter - @ilovemyshepherd Instagram - @ilovemyshepherdministries ESV Bible translation - Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Join host Jerrad Lopes for an intercontinental conversation with Pastor Tim Chester from North Yorkshire, England, as they discuss several topics from being a sacrificial dad and how our decisions affect our families to learning that it is never too late, with God’s help, to change for the better. Whether you are a dad who feels he has plateaued spiritually and is looking to take another step closer to God or a dad who feels that he has gone too far in his sinful behavior to ever change, this episode is sure to encourage and inspire. Host: Jerrad Lopes Guest: Tim Chester (PhD, University of Wales) is a pastor of Grace Church, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, England and curriculum director of the Acts 29-Oak Hill Academy, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. He is the coauthor of Total Church and is the author of over thirty books, including You Can Change, A Meal with Jesus, and Good News to the Poor. Mentioned during the episode: · You Can Change - This interactive book, laid out in workbook fashion, is for newer Christians struggling with sin and for more mature Christians who have plateaued in their faith as they seek to find victory over sin in their lives. · Tim Chester Blog · Tim Chester Twitter Scripture references: · I Peter 3:15 – “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” Connect with Dad Tired: · To subscribe on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. · Leave an iTunes review, this lets us and others know what you think and increases the chance that other dads will find us. · Like and Follow Dad Tired on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. · Join our Dad Tired closed Facebook group for men who are trying to figure out how to be better disciples, husbands, fathers, and men.
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