For many trades, the idea of an apprenticeship makes lots of sense, especially given the practical skills in using physical tools and the need to learn how to ‘use your hands’ to do the work. But for over 40 years, the idea of a Christian ministry apprenticeship has become more and more commonplace as people […]
What’s missing from the Bible? What should we do in ______? Churches ______ so much from each other We have __________ within which we can differ _______ worship is an underlying principle Praying and Bible reading are __________ Each thing in church must __________ everyone Building the church matters more than using _____ Church is […]
When people think about asking an unbelieving friend to come along to a Christian event, they sometimes hesitate to invite them to church on Sundays. After all, many people think that church services are for people who have already trusted in Jesus, and not for those who are still starting that journey. Yet, in 1 […]
Church is weird! Isn’t church just for __________? Some think __________ is not for church Or there’s the _____ service People _____ mission and maturity We keep mission and maturity ________ God’s word is ____ action The Corinthians loved speaking in _______ Tongues are only ______ when interpreted Paul wants _______ in church It’s not […]
As a church with more than one minister, we need to work out how to share the pastoring of paid and volunteer leaders. For next year we’re looking for a replacement for Jacob as he heads off to Moore College, so our staff and Parish Council have been considering ways to best define our different […]
How do we compare to Hillsong? How do we compare to ___________ churches? It’s easy to ____ the first Pentecost Modern spiritual gifts are often ___________ Pentecostalism ____________ Spirit from Word People trusted _________ more than God’s word God’s ______ brought God’s word This passage speaks of _______ and prophesy Tongues is speaking a _______ […]
It’s been a delight to hear back from so many of you by email about what you consider to be the values of our church, and for me to praise God for how he’s used our church to encourage and equip you to love others. As I’ve read your responses, it’s been clear that there […]
A world without love We’re all _______ by nature The Corinthians wanted _________ gifts The Corinthian church was a ____ They’ve been clambering for spiritual _____ This chapter was written to a _______ church It ______ with five ‘what ifs’ What if Paul _____ all the languages? What if Paul was like an Old Testament […]
Almost three years ago to the day, we invited everyone from our church to gather for a ‘Vision Day’ to consider our mission, vision, and values. As a result, we identified six values that have defined who we are and, most significantly, what we consider to be important. We decided that we were orthodox, Anglican, […]
Organising people Whoever has responsibility needs _________ People think the person in charge is more _________ We need different people in different _____ The most special organisation is the ______ We have different _____ but equal importance We’re united by _______ The body of Christ is one body with many _____ Your negative feelings don’t […]