Tag Archives: church

change the world?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by bkingr

Brad Abare has an article on Catalyst about why changing the world disturbs him. It is titled, reasonably enough, “Changing the World Disturbs Me”. In the article he makes this statement, “Lately, I’m beginning to think that this inclination for … Continue reading →

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what he said II

Posted on July 29, 2008 by bkingr

what he said. I just finished Ed’s book, Planting Missional Churches. Very good indeed. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56J-xb3flJ8&hl=en&fs=1]

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regulative principle of worship

Posted on July 29, 2008 by bkingr

Before yesterday, I had heard of the regulative principle of worship, but I hadn’t paid any attention to it. I knew that Timmy Brister had made it the number one question on the ask Mark Driscoll anything contest, but I … Continue reading →

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more on church, since its Sunday

Posted on July 27, 2008 by bkingr

Late last year or early this year (time flies) I read a book called The Unity Factor by Larry Osborne. The book was very good and I recommend it to anyone who is in ministry leadership as a staff or … Continue reading →

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what are essential elements of a church?

Posted on July 26, 2008 by bkingr

John MacArthur has a post up about ties that bind; things that local churches must have in common. His list is good and includes: A high view of God The absolute authority of scripture Sound doctrine Personal holiness Spiritual authority … Continue reading →

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Culturally Relevant

Posted on July 17, 2008 by bkingr

here are some questions that a friend of mine sent a couple of weeks ago: So, some questions: What does it mean to be culturally relevant?  If you are actively engaged in the culture, how do you distinguish yourself while … Continue reading →

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A Mustard Seed Church

Posted on July 16, 2008 by bkingr

Here is John Chandler’s post containing a link to his paper regarding a possible model for a replicating church. I love the idea that Jesus was telling them that the church was like a weed planted in a garden. Luke … Continue reading →

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