Hello planters,
For the last week Monte Sahlin and I have been at the Pittsburgh Metro Centre in Pennsylvania together with participants in the Adventist Fresh Expressions Dialogue (2-8 May) – sharing in the life of Andy & Mayda Clark, their community and church plant. We have experienced the depth of their community relationships in Carnegie. They are ‘with’ the community – in housing rehabilitation, business development, community organizing, teen and young adult initiatives, etc. It is innovative, yes – but a long-term commitment soundly based upon the justice and compassion of God! It is a great case-study of planting church into a community – onto the paths of life!
If you haven’t checked out www.newchurchlife.com lately – this NEWS links you to important resources and networks.
Be creative for God,
Peter Roennfeldt
CHURCH PLANTING NEWS – 9 May 10 stories, news, networks
Must see – Floyd Says ‘Hi’: Dave Lawton, church planting coordinator from Crossway, recently spent time with Floyd and Sally McClung in South Africa. At ‘retiring age’ Floyd and Sally moved to South Africa to cultivate planting movements across nations. He shares some gems on church planting (in just 2½ minutes). Go to www.YouTube.com Floyd Says ‘Hi’. You will be challenged by the outsider-insider distinction – and his comments on prayer. And, go to Floyd’s site – it explores justice/kingdom issues: http://www.floydandsally.org/
David Garrison – Church Planting Movements: Just launched – an outstanding website www.churchplantingmovements.com.
Movements Study Guide – Ready! Download the study guide for Steve Addison’s Movements that Change the World – and use this in small groups committed to obedient discipleship. Between sessions – apply what is learnt. Download it from www.movements.net.
From Buddha to Christ: Steve Cioccolante is currently exploring the differences between eastern and western Buddhism on http://www.buddhabook.org/. Valuable insights from one who is leading Buddhists to Jesus as Lord!
CHURCH PLANTING NEWS Peter Roennfeldt