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It has to be a work of God when an “orthodox” Presbyterian helps the Pentecostal Assemblies of God plant a church in his own city!

The New York Times has just run a story on Tim Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian: Preaching the Word and Quoting the Voice

Over the last 16 years, Dr. Keller’s church, Redeemer Presbyterian, [...]

Time to round off the series on Why don’t we see dynamic church planting movements in the West of the same magnitude that we are see in many parts of the developing world?

I’ve re-read the contributions that came in and a few thoughts keep returning.

1. Consumer heaven
Compared to the rest of the world we [...]

Shortly after World War II, a small Indian engineering firm bought the license to produce a European-designed bicycle with an auxiliary light engine. It looked like an ideal product for India; yet it never did well. The owner of this small firm noticed, however, that substantial orders came in for the engines alone. At first [...]

Historian, Philip Jenkins on Why don’t we see dynamic church planting movements in the West of the same magnitude that we are see in many parts of the developing world?
Christianity is flourishing wonderfully among the poor and persecuted, while it atrophies among the rich and secure…. The distribution of modern Christians might well show [...]

I will never give up my faith in Jesus Christ! I will gladly suffer for my Saviour.

Wandaro of Ethiopia
1919-1991Arrested for his faith, flogged for three straight hours, and thrown into prison almost dead, Wandaro of Ethiopia (1919-1991) came out a year later to help lead his country’s fledgling church into enormous evangelistic growth. When missionaries [...]

Eddie Gibbs and Ryan Bolger have a book out on the Emerging Church. I’m still waiting for my free copy to review.

Meanwhile it’s got at least one “conservative Jewish kid from the affluent suburbs” really mad.

Find out why in Emerging Errors: Evangelism

Is evangelism just another “modernist” plot?

“Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures” (Eddie [...]

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research has been putting the North American MegaChurch under the microscope in 11 Myths About Megachurches.

Here’s the myths they challenge:
All megachurches are alike.All megachurches are equally good at being big.There is an over-emphasis of money in all the megachurches.Megachurches are just spectator worship and are not serious about Christianity.These large [...]

OK you’re a church planter. You and any dependents need to eat.

How are you going to get the money?

As a church planter: I’ve been a builder’s labourer, an advertising copywriter. I’ve lived on faith and prayer. I’ve had the support of a parent church. I’ve raised support from family and friends. Michelle has worked while [...]

Series: Why don’t we see dynamic church planting movements in the West of the same magnitude that we are see in many parts of the developing world?

In my recent experience (last three years) with a fast growing Church Planting Movement that is reaching Thai overseas, the overwhelming impression is that the believers involved are new [...]

“St. Patrick of Ireland : A Biography” (Philip Freeman)

“Here I Stand : A Life of Martin Luther” (Roland H. Bainton)

“Ignatius Loyola: A Biography of the Founder of the Jesuits” (Phillip Caraman)

“Wesley the Preacher” (John Pollock)

“Blood and Fire : William and Catherine Booth and the Salvation Army” (Roy Hattersley)

Post a comment if you have a recommendation [...]