Disciple-making teams
- 12 September 2013
In this Trellis & Vine Talk episode: The swinging 60s, the failure of small groups, what growth looks like in a group, operating as a team, and what they can do together (MP3). http://matthiasmedia.com/briefing/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TV-Talk-6.mp3 [Originally published at The Briefing.]
Down-under round-up: 17 February 2016
- Sandy Grant •
- 17 February 2016
Sandy Grant's links of the weeks include discussion on anti-bullying schemes in schools, quiet time with God on loud days, the passing of a Christian Aboriginal, death and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and women, and praying for Richard Dawkins.
The freedom to be slaves
- Phil Colgan •
- 29 November 2013
While I was reading 1 Corinthians earlier this year, and in particular the section on Christian freedom in chapters 8-10, I was struck by how these seemingly irrelevant chapters on food sacrificed to idols and Paul’s rights as an Apostle are actually vital for understanding Christian maturity. I noticed that,
Making meetings effective: Facilitation techniques
- Craig Schafer •
- 18 May 2015
In my last article, I outlined how a good agenda and minutes can make meetings a better investment of people’s time. The effectiveness of meetings can also be improved by adopting some basic facilitation techniques. These can also help to minimise non-creative conflict. There is nothing wrong with conflict per
Pastor's Book Bundle #1
- 19 November 2012
A bundle of 9 resources for those special responsibilities that tend to go with being a full-time pastor. These books are offered as a bundle at 33% off the normal price. See our introductory page for Pastors for more information.
Down-under round-up: 30 September 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 30 September 2015
This week Sandy Grant shares good reads on religious freedom in Australia, why God is not a narcissist, the New Perspective, James, and his favourite recent GoThereFor articles.
Tell the old story: Christmas talk advice from the book of Judges
- Peter Sholl •
- 14 December 2015
All over the world this week, Christian leaders, pastors and teachers are asking themselves the same question: “What am I going to say at the Christmas service?” From archbishops to Sunday school teachers, as the days of December pass, the tone of the question moves from one of quiet contemplation to mild and then possibly utter panic.
Is Ecclesiastes too depressing to read?
- Darren Waters •
- 28 May 2018
Readers often forget that this book exists to teach us about God, not just about life without God.
Six myths of discipleship
- Colin Marshall •
- 13 April 2015
Myth 1: Discipleship is a second stage of Christian experience, after conversion. You can be a Christian but not a disciple. Many people think of discipleship as what happens after conversion. They think that it’s only after someone becomes a Christian that they ‘disciple’ them, by training them in the
Delighting in difference
- Mike Allen •
- 20 October 2016
The current trend in society is for people to deny difference in an effort to squash inequality. Mike Allen argues that difference is something that shouldn’t be ignored, but instead celebrated.
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