Acts 18:1-8/1 Cor. 1: 10-13 Paul was on a mission. He was committed to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ– planting new churches and then nurturing them and guiding them in the faith, staying in contact via visits or letters, and always praying for them. In city after city, Paul plants churches. He starts with the existing Jewish synagogue, not usually a building like we are used to seeing today, but a gathering place for prayer and for energetic, passionate debate over what the law and the prophets meant in the current setting. I can imagine a circle of men, Continue reading “Partners in Ministry”
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Church Planting 101
Acts 11:19-30 One of our callings as Christians is to be change agents. As Presbyterians, we see ourselves with the responsibility of “pointing beyond our church through word and work to the good news of God’s transforming grace in Christ Jesus its Lord.” (Book of Order, F-1.03) Part of our self identity is being a partner in God’s work to change the world.
This week, a group of pastors and educators in our Presbytery had a one night retreat with singer/songwriter/author David LaMotte. I remember hearing David sing at various venues in North Carolina at least 10 years ago. He stepped aside from his 18 year professional music career to earn a master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution Continue reading “Church Planting 101”
Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Church 