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Pentecost with X-preszo

peter — Mon, 28 May 2012 05:36:43 +0000

On Pentecost day the Christian church was born with the outpouring of Holy Spirit. Most denominations follow a process by which church plants are ‘born’ and ‘affirmed’ as part its network – and this Pentecost weekend X-preszo was welcomed in with a baptism, prayers for the Spirit, welcome from their ‘parent’ church, a message from planting coordinator for the Netherlands Rudy Dingjan, a blessing from denominational leader Wim Altink, and a party. Most of those serving food and drinks were community friends – some who have found Jesus and others on a journey. We met Joe (not his real name), an avid Sparta fan, dressed in colors – who participates ‘because of the music’ but brings his friends to worship in full-orange-color when the national team is playing! A great day – with community still amazed by the activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers (see Acts 2)!

BoS is Simple Church

peter — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:05:26 +0000

Have met with the core 4 of BoS – which is an acronym (in Dutch) for ‘Bible on your Lap’. They were all members and involved as leaders at a nearby Adventist church – and had for about a year become more involved in sharing faith with young people who were disconnecting from church. They did online training around the concepts of simple church and launched 12 months ago. As well as engaging with broken people in their communities, the core 4 meet on Friday evenings to pray and plan, and then simple church gathers on Saturdays – 10.30 for hot drinks and conversation, followed by a Bible focus, kids Discovery, and a midday meal. Their motto is Faith, Friends, and Fun. 15 adults and kids regularly gather.

Organic Church Conference in Australia

peter — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:53:14 +0000

Neil Cole, author of Organic Church – Growing Faith Wherever Life Happens will be in Victoria, Australia – 27-29 July 2012: Check out details and registration.

HappyHand – Open

peter — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:28:26 +0000

Last evening ‘HappyHand’ – a centre of Christian influence, was officially opened in central Copenhagen by Adventist leader Bjørn Ottesen. It offers great quality pre-loved clothes, fine china, books etc at amazing prices – presented in a boutique setting. There is a corner to relax, share a hot drink or chat with a spiritual guide or life counselor. Small workshops will be offered on family life and lifestyle. Great missional concept to engage with people on a busy path of life!

Church Planting in Europe

peter — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:21:42 +0000

Check out this report – Church Planting in Europe!

The 10% – to start a movement!

peter — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:55:53 +0000

Want to change your church? Want to see a movement? It doesn’t take the vote of a committee, nor the decision of hierarchies! It is the anointing of the Spirit of Jesus upon the 10%! Check out this very interesting article on starting a landslide!

Church Planting Bloggers

peter — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:26:28 +0000

You may also wish to check out what other experienced planters share on their blogs – find a link to many from church planting!

Church Planting Movements

peter — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:19 +0000

Last week I participated in a summit of church planting movement practitioners. 100+ people with the passion of preparing people for the soon coming of Jesus. Some are learning – others are part of movements that are planting 1,000s and tens of 1,000s of churches a year. They shared with each other key movement principles, how to learn to be movements, how to ensure this was part of their DNA, resources for equipping planters and movement leaders, and partnering with others to prepare people for the coming of Jesus. Although there were variations – the basic definition of a church is: a minimum of 10 new baptized believers from at least 3 different families who are meeting weekly to share the Word and worship, who are making other disciples and planting another church. They work with the principle that each church multiplies to 4 churches every two years. No buildings are built – and no trainers or church planters are paid. (If the people themselves want to build a structure, that is OK – but no money comes from outside.) House churches are basic in their thinking. The NT churches all met in houses – not because of persecution, but rather because the HS intended this to be. Are you part of such a vision?

Believing. Growing. Discipling. Multiplying.

peter — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:51:51 +0000

Check out the mission of Christ’s Commission Fellowship – ‘making Christ-committed followers who will make Christ-committed followers’. This morning I attended and listened to senior pastor Peter Tan-Chi work through Psalm 73 on pursuing intimacy with God through worship. Excellent. Practical, simple, profound!

‘If we don’t disciple …’ Alan Hirsch

peter — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:22:17 +0000

Check out what Alan Hirsch is saying!