Christian Nominalism in Europe VI: Strategy and Tactics, pt. 1
Frauenkirche, Munichfrom wikipedia This and the next post are the conclusion of a 7 part series on Christian nominalism in Europe Taking Jesus’ words into consideration (parts 1 and 2), leaning on an...
View ArticleChristian Nominalism in Europe VII: Strategy and Tactics, pt. 2
Berlin Cathedralfrom wikipedia In part 1, I introduced a five-part strategy for reaching “secular” Christians: The Word Life-on-life witness Obedience-based discipleship Relationship and community The...
View ArticleChristian Nominalism in Europe: Some Questions from Tim Keller
While I was posting my series on Christian Nominalism in Europe, I ran across a post from Tim Keller about nominal Christians on his Redeemer City to City blog site. Dr. Keller founded and pastors...
View ArticleThe Intersection of Humility and Dynamic Leadership III: Jesus’ Example
El Lavatorio, by Tintoretto (1518-1594)via Wikimedia Commons Last week, a class assignment required me to write some evidences that Jesus demonstrated a strong leadership style, but also modeled true...
View ArticleA Long Review of Screwtape Letters
Most of my book reviews are pretty short. This one is almost as long as the book was . . . Lewis, C.S. The Screwtape Letters with Screwtape Proposes a Toast. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 2001. 224pp....
View ArticleEthnographic Study of Poland V: Freedom in Christ
A Polish worldview is also strongly reliant on manipulation. The animistic elements we saw in our study contribute to this, as does as the common understanding of Roman Catholicism. The idea that we...
View ArticleMissional Leadership II
Part 2 of reflections from a class on “Missional Leadership,” taught by Dr. Reggie McNeal at Columbia International University. In part one, I shared Dr. McNeal’s description of the “missional” church,...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation II: The Critical Journey, part 1
The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith, by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich. Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing Co. 2004. 268 pp. Instead of a traditional book review of The Critical Journey,...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation III: The Wall
The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith, by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich. Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing Co. 2004. 268 pp. Instead of a traditional book review of The Critical Journey,...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation V: The Critical Journey, pt. 4
The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith, by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich. Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing Co. 2004. 268 pp. Instead of a traditional book review of The Critical Journey,...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation: Move Learning Journal
Greg L. Hawkins and Cally Parkinson, Move: What 1000 Churches Reveal About Spiritual Growth, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011, 288 pages. In 2004, Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: a review (part 1)
James C. Wilhoit, Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: Growing in Christ Through Community, Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008, 240 pages. Wheaton professor Dr. James Wilhoit focuses on how...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: a review (part 2)
James C. Wilhoit, Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: Growing in Christ Through Community, Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008, 240 pages. Wheaton professor Dr. James Wilhoit focuses on how...
View ArticleSpiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: A review (part 3)
James C. Wilhoit, Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: Growing in Christ Through Community, Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008, 240 pages. Wheaton professor Dr. James Wilhoit focuses on how...
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