Archive for September, 2007
LeaderLines: “Reaching the De-Churched, Part Two”
Closed Published by Tom Goodman September 27th, 2007 on Get AnchoredThere is a vast mission field of adults who have, for various reasons, become church dropouts. In a recent article in Outreach magazine, Thom Rainer called them the “de-churched.” We need to look for ways to re-engage these folks.
Last week I introduced you to 6 surprises about the de-churched that Rainer discovered. This week, let’s look at what formerly unchurched people said were the top 5
Continue to Pray and Lobby for Burma/Myanmar
Closed Published by jdodson September 27th, 2007 on Creation ProjectEarly this morning Burmese troops invaded two monasteries, beating and arresting monks for their protests against the crippling rule of military dictator General Than Shwe.
In response to the violence, the United Nations Security Council called an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the crisis, but China blocked a Council resolution, backed by the United States […]
Rounding up my firsts from last week was the Giant Super Crazy Fishing Trip.
Not only did I learn how to make lures and tie and weight and bobber the whole operation (not that I could pass any sort of pop quiz), I learned the skill of acquiring dinner.
First, getting ready.
You have to know how to […]
Understanding the Old Testament
Closed Published by jdodson September 26th, 2007 on Creation ProjectIf you have been lamenting your dearth of Old Testament understanding, here is the book to make you all the wiser.
“Bruce Waltke’s An Old Testament Theology is truly a great work form the hand and heart of a great evangelical biblical theologian. Bearing the marks not only of hard work and responsible exegesis, but also […]
The fate of the Bonds Ball has been decided.
As most of us talked about here:
Mark Ecko Makes Me Laugh
these individual records are what baseball means to its players and fans. These stat books are tainted by what the individuals do to their bodies.
So I’m happy that Ecko bought the ball and caused the stir. And […]
There are always so many things to learn about marriage. For example, last night I learned how to turn my husband into the scariest man in the universe.
I was just browsing the internet, minding my own business. Then something funny looking popped up, and I closed it. But my computer was running slowly.
I AM NOT […]
The North American Mission Board is featuring some great material on understanding the Islam of your neighbors, and how to talk about Christ with Muslims:
Islam: An Overview
Comparison Chart — Islam and Christianity
Concerning the Muslims Among Us
Jesus, Justification, and Justice
Mistakes Christians Make When Trying to Reach a Muslim
Video Tour: Islam and the Gospel
Sharing Christ with Muslims
Network for Life Shows Ex-Offenders How to Get “Beyond the Bars”
Closed Published by Tom Goodman September 26th, 2007 on Get AnchoredDid you know that 698,000 inmates were released from U.S. prisons in the last 12 months? Did you know that most will be behind bars again by 2009? In the article, “Second Chances at Life,” CT explains the sad trend and what faith-based groups are doing about it.
Cheryl Selby is doing something about it. Don’t miss “Beyond the Bars,” a dessert fellowship benefiting Austin’s Network for Life,
Winning Ways: “A Perfect THEM Day!”
Closed Published by Tom Goodman September 26th, 2007 on Get AnchoredOur Connection Celebration Sunday is a few weeks away. It’s a perfect day to bring a THEM.
As you know, we’re calling 12,000 households within 3 miles of our church building to invite those who are not involved in a church to visit us on Sunday, October 14. We hope to “connect” with 200 households on that day: that’s why we’re calling this our “Connection Campaign.”
In addition to all those
Anyone studying the state of religion in America over the last several years might easily conclude that the best word to describe it is schizophrenic. How do you explain a society in which 90 percent of adults say they believe in God, and 82 percent call themselves Christians, while at the same time books advocating […]