Recently the Senior Minister of a local church outlined his strategy for mission as one of seeking the “Low hanging fruit”. By this he meant that the ‘target’ for the church’s missional activity would be those members of society who for some reason are relatively church-friendly. For the most part this means those who come … Continue reading Has Anyone Got A Longer Ladder?
One of the many damaging aspects of the ‘Prosperity Gospel’ that is preached in some churches is that it does not prepare or enable Christians for adversity. The ‘Prosperity Gospel’ promotes the idea that if you have enough faith, pray enough, give enough money, etc, then God will bless you. These ideas are neither supported … Continue reading Fair Weather Christianity – Not!
Evangelicals have an emphasis on learning the bible, and quite rightly so. However, this can also be accompanied by an amnesia as to why we should learn the bible-which is to do it! Great bible learning, sermon listening and Christian conference attending is not a measure of spiritual maturity, That is measured by obedience to … Continue reading Maturity is Not About Knowledge but About Obedience
Leaders with Over the Horizon Radar Leadership in the Australian church is strongly shaped by the Christendom paradigm which is primarily suited to maintenance not mission. This is not the Leadership desperately and urgently required for Unbounded Church which is missional leadership. Essential qualities for leaders of ‘Unbounded Church’ are that they will be ‘Entrepreneurial’, … Continue reading Leadership with Over the Horizon Radar
