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Some thought\u00a0missional\u00a0<\/em>might be another fad. But, it is not proving to be!<\/p>\n Yes, some terms pass their use-by-date.\u00a0Emerging church\u00a0<\/em>was a great term –\u00a0church from below<\/em>, connected\u00a0with the past<\/em>\u00a0and,\u00a0at the same time, the\u00a0future<\/em>.\u00a0<\/em>However, it was damaged from within and without – even negatively impacting the term\u00a0emerging missional church<\/em>.\u00a0<\/em>So we might be back to\u00a0missional\u00a0–\u00a0<\/em>and this could be a good thing!<\/p>\n Missional does not prescribe forms and practices – nor is it enamoured with postmodernism (or post-postmodernism). Rather, it is a movement shaped by –<\/p>\n It is shaped by three ‘overarching principles’ –\u00a0Jesus shapes everything we are and do<\/strong>;\u00a0we take church to people rather than expect them to come to us<\/strong>, and\u00a0every<\/u>\u00a0believer is a minister<\/strong>!\u00a0(Frost, Hirsch 2003:6-12)<\/p>\n These principles define our church planting today – equipping, resources and news! This mission flows from the heart of God – who so loved the world he died for us. (John 3:16)<\/p>\n His grace and abiding presence motives us,<\/p>\n Peter Roennfeldt<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHURCH PLANTING NEWS\u00a0– 25 Feb 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n Doctoral studies – completed!<\/strong>\u00a0My research\u00a0Reshaping the Australian Church Experience\u00a0<\/em>is available\u00a0at\u00a0https:\/\/melbschooltheol.academia.edu\/PeterRoennfeldt<\/a>\u00a0– for those interested!<\/p>\n NewChurchLife has a Facebook page:\u00a0<\/strong>Many have found\u00a0www.facebook.com\/newchurchlife<\/a>\u00a0– and are sharing likes, comments, links. Click as a friend today – and share in the conversations. Check out –<\/p>\n Resources\u00a0(for more stories and resources –\u00a0www.newchurchlife.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Act Beyond<\/strong>: Simple and clear – an inspiring insight into church planting movements. Watch this with a Christian friend and ask: how do these principles apply to where we live? \u00a0http:\/\/vimeo.com\/76341533<\/a><\/p>\n Shift:m2M\u00a0<\/strong>explores the discipleship and movement building of Jesus. Check this out:\u00a0https:\/\/vimeo.com\/73039755<\/a><\/p>\n Knowing Him 50-day Study<\/strong>: A resource used by Shift:m2M with podcasts now available as an app – download from\u00a0http:\/\/secure.spreadtruth.com\/sonlife\/store\/cart.php?target=product&product_id=13<\/a>\u00a0View in App Store<\/a><\/p>\n The Voice<\/strong>,<\/em>\u00a0a modern translation of the Bible (2012), is proving to be great for missional groups. Check it out at \/\/\u00a0http:\/\/www.hearthevoice.com<\/a>\u00a0– and get a free download of the NT.<\/p>\n Muslim friends<\/strong>\u00a0may relate to a ‘simple church’ approach. Check out\u00a0http:\/\/www.pioneers.org\/multiply\/nyc.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n Equipping\u00a0opportunities<\/p>\n Ethiopia Church Planting Summit – Sun March 2 – Sat March 8<\/strong>: keep tracking this on\u00a0www.facebook.com\/newchurchlife<\/a><\/p>\n Missional Summit – Melbourne, Australia: 23-25 May 2014:\u00a0<\/strong>For people passionate about multiplying disciples and seeing new faith communities develop. For details, venue, costs & registrations:\u00a0www.oikos.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n Church Planting Basics:\u00a0<\/strong>Go to\u00a0https:\/\/www.newchurchlife.com\/index.php\/resources\/<\/a>\u00a0to download these articles as PDF files –<\/p>\n Stop Making Excuses<\/strong>.\u00a0‘Christians seem to really love evangelism’, observes Ed Stetzer, ‘as long as someone else is doing it’. See\u00a0http:\/\/www.outreachmagazine.com\/features\/5541-stop-talking-yourself-out-of-evangelism.html?p=2<\/a><\/p>\n Bible Lands Tour :\u00a0<\/strong>walking where Jesus walked<\/strong>\u00a0(15-30 June 2015)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Experience old Jerusalem, swim in the Dead Sea,\u00a0sail on Galilee.\u00a0Explore Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum, Caesarea, Dan and more!<\/p>\n Visit Petra,\u00a0Jerash, Mount Nebo, the site of Sodom & Bethany-beyond-Jordan – where Jesus was baptised.<\/p>\n To register your interest or for more information on this\u00a0<\/b>tour of\u00a0<\/strong>Jordan & Israel<\/strong>\u00a0contact –\u00a0<\/b>Peter Roennfeldt:<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>peter@newchurchlife.com<\/a><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n CHURCH PLANTING NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n m +0423 333 614 e\u00a0peter@newchurchlife.com<\/a>\u00a0b\u00a0www.newchurchlife.com<\/a>\u00a0f\u00a0www.facebook.com\/newchurchlife<\/a><\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE\/UNSUBSCRIBE\/CHANGE ADDRESS: advise Peter Roennfeldt in writing\u00a0peter@newchurchlife.co<\/a>m<\/p>\n with details of name and email address<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello friends Some thought\u00a0missional\u00a0might be another fad. But, it is not proving to be! Yes, some terms pass their use-by-date.\u00a0Emerging church\u00a0was a great term –\u00a0church from below, connected\u00a0with the past\u00a0and,\u00a0at the same time, the\u00a0future.\u00a0However, it was damaged from within and without – even negatively impacting the term\u00a0emerging missional church.\u00a0So we might be back to\u00a0missional\u00a0–\u00a0and this… Continue reading \n
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The tribes we lead:\u00a0\u00a0Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. (Jesus used the term\u00a0ethne\u00a0–\u00a0<\/em>relational streams. Matt 28:19-20)\u00a0Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big\u00a0change. Check this out\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=589tH-wtCak<\/a>\u00a0– and discuss with a friend how this impacts\u00a0making disciples who make disciples!<\/em><\/h1>\n
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