Theology in a Changing World

Believing is Doing | Storied Theology

2011-07-29T10:33:00.000+02:00

A great article passed on by freind have a read and let me have your comments.

Believing is Doing Storied Theology

An Open Letter to Joel Osteen

2011-06-07T21:16:00.000+02:00

An Open Letter to Joel Osteen caught my attention. I read the article and must say I liked it. Read it and let me know what you think.

The FCBC Youth Practicing Their Theology

2011-06-06T11:38:00.000+02:00

We had a great evening on Saturday night together with the youth at FCBC. They have tremendous potential. They need to be giving opportunities to discover what they are truly able to do. We can provide that as adults and older Christians but are we willing.

Change - When the Hard Work is Done

2011-06-03T19:22:00.000+02:00

Driving change both personal and corporate is tough but when the desired result is reached the rewards far outweigh the tough times.

The hall set up for the youth concert tomorrow night.

Change - There is Always Something to Work On

2011-06-02T18:40:00.000+02:00

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Slowly working out to be a very useful space. To get to this point you have to rip something up.

The Work Is Done - The First Function

2011-05-22T12:24:00.000+02:00

The work is almost done. Sometime we have to accept that we cannot do it at let others help. Often we also need to step in and help before a mistake is made. Sometime we also just need to offer our expertise and assistance right from the very beginning so that mistakes are not made.

Change - Starting to Take Shape

2011-04-11T17:11:00.000+02:00

It is the beginning of another week and the work is progressing well. This all takes time and involves different people at different times to effect the required result.

Change - Baby Steps

2011-04-08T15:34:00.000+02:00

There was a lot me we wanted to do but will take these baby steps first. Watch this space.

Change - Has to be Both Internal and External

2011-04-08T15:23:00.000+02:00

We can talk about change all we want, but unless we actually do something about it all the talk is pointless.

Change Day - The End of The Week

2011-03-11T19:21:00.000+02:00

The end of the week. A lot of dust, rough sand paper. Things are coming together. It may take a couple more weeks to get to the end result.

Change Day - Not Quite Sure Anymore

2011-03-10T16:22:00.000+02:00

If anyone tells you that change will be easy, mess free and cost you nothing, don't listen to them as they themselves have not done much changing. The process is difficult, messy and will cost you something, but the results in most cases are more than worth while.

Change Day Three

2011-02-26T06:19:00.000+02:00

We now have a empty space. The possibilities are endless if we allow ourselves to dream.

Change Day Two

2011-02-23T17:42:00.000+02:00

You have to first uncover the problems before you can make something new. We have uncovered a few issues but I am sure the end result will be worth it.

Change Day One

2011-02-23T17:36:00.000+02:00

Sometimes spiritual change has to be expressed in a practical way. We pray that work been done in our church hall is a practical expression of acceptance of change.

Theology on One Wheel Continued

2010-11-08T20:51:00.000+02:00

Zippy arriving at First City to complete the trip.

Special thanks to Motorland East London for supplying the support vehicle.

A packed hall at First City for the evening celebration.

Zippy challenging us to take what we have or are passionate about and do something to make a difference in the lives of others with the purpose of introducing them to Jesus.

Theology on One Wheel

2010-11-07T13:08:00.000+02:00

Some people say the have faith,

Other people show us their faith by their actions,

Zippy shows us his faith in action by cycling on one wheel for the kids at Hope Education.

Not sure if his mom would approve, that is the bit of showmanship riding with out hands.

Little Sparklers: Visit of the Fire Engine

2010-10-16T13:44:00.000+02:00

First City Baptist has been through a rough year dealing with matters relating to the correct understanding of theology and personal opinions of people who claim to have the truth. I struggle with this.

What I do not struggle with is practical demonstrations of theology in action. What an impact the visit of the fire engine made to the kids at Little Sparklers. it may n get them into heaven but it gave then great joy and excitement for a day. This memory and others like it. The love of their teachers I am sure will eventually lead them to the place where they acknowledge God and enter into a living growing relationship with Him.

Dawn In South Africa

2010-09-18T14:46:00.000+02:00

Dawn In South Africa: Have a look at Dawns page as she works out theology in a practical way. I am sure there will be many great stories of God at work to read.

It is Possible.

2010-04-26T09:38:00.000+02:00

Last night at FCBC we took a step of faith and joined together with some of the churches in the city centre to hold a combined interdenominational worship service. We had the help of the Downtown Christian Center Worship Team to lead worship. A new experience for our team who are very structured.

It was a great evening with the church full at the bottom and about twenty people in the balcony. The hard work now is taking the dream forward of an evening service catering for the student and youth of the inner city or Southernwood. It can be done with God's help and our obedience.

We look forward to the future.

The worship team

The congregation

Worshipping together.

The band.

"Principalities and Powers as Created Beings" by the Nakedpastor

2010-03-13T14:40:00.000+02:00

I liked this post click on the link to be taken to the psot. nakedpastor

HOPE Preparatory: Relevant Theology in Action

2010-02-18T15:38:00.000+02:00

Daily Dispatch Online Follow the link to see relevant theology in action. An article about the opening of the HOPE Preparatory School a arm of the Sophumelela Clinic a ministry of the First City Baptist Church, East London, South Africa.

The Gospel Came Sneaking ... by John Benn

2010-02-08T17:26:00.000+02:00

becauseisayso. Follow this link to see how God does not forget us and sneaks upon us when we least expect it.

10 Challenges of Religious Communities

2009-12-31T09:14:00.001+02:00

I found this post to be very thought provoking and in many cases true of the church and this applies n many cases not to the majority of the local church but to a few voices who shout very loudly.

10 Challenges of Religious Communities

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An Apology to My Accusers

2009-12-19T17:05:00.001+02:00

An Apology to My Accusers

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This was a great post follow the link and have a look.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle and Prayer

2009-11-14T18:56:00.000+02:00

At First City Baptist, East London, South Africa we have been working through pastor Jim Cymbala's video series on prayer. It has been good and the stories and history of the church are fantastic. I still find prayer and interesting topic and believe the transformation that happened at this church was the result of the following things:

People prayed in unity for the same things.
People prayed selflessly leaving their particularly agenda at the entrance to the prayer meeting.
People prayed in humility trusuting that God word do more than they could ask or think.
People prayed understanding that they would have to be part of the answer to prayer.
People prayed a God sized dream and then let God begin to work.
People prayed and began to plan so they were ready to work when God began move.
People prayed and were not surprised when God started to answer.
People prayed and understood that hard work would be involved as God strarted to answer.

I Look forward to talking with God and with like minded people who have the Kingdom at heart and want to see there community changed to show a small portion of the Kingdom here on earth as it is heavan.

If God can do it in Brooklyn He can definately do more than we can ask or imagine here in East London, South Africa.

Are we ready and willing to work with God.