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'Worth dying for and therefore worth living in'

From a podcast by Embrace the Middle East

There's a strong sense in E Mediterranean churches that we know how to be a martyr church, how to stand our ground when pressure comes. Makes us aware of the pursuit of the commitments we hold.

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Microchurches: co-existing with existing churches, working in partnership

From the 2022 Annual Tinsley Lecture

Microchurches are adaptable, lightweight, and lay-led communities that live out their missional identity in a particular network or neighbourhood. They can co-exist with existing churches to reach all the nooks and crannies of society.

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Turning small groups into missional communities

From a talk by Sanjay Mahtani at Ekklesia ’22

"Over 10 years, we've discovered a vocabulary for mission, importance of each group ministering to city, doing things that build relationship with people beyond the walls of church, the priority of mission."

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What does it feel like attending a white majority church?

From a video by Hope Church, Luton

People highlight importance of creating multi-cultural churches. We are often unaware of challenge and cost for those who are different from us joining us. People share their experiences..

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Digital mission - 2

From a talk at Stronger Network

We need to be present at the wells, the pools and the marketplaces just as Jesus was in our online communities. Where could these be for you? Could it be the local Facebook group, local hashtags, local business social media?

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Digital mission - 1

From a talk at Stronger Network

How can we as Christians, as church communities, mark success as digital missionaries? The danger is that we could get sucked into the influencer culture - narcissistic, chasing mass approval and likes. What can we do differently?

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Contrasting 'Church as we know it' and 'Disciple-multiplying movements' - 4

From a talk by Simon Holley and a book In the Way

Possible ways forward. Stop and Reflect, Fast and Pray, Hear God's leading, Respond. Plus some other insights. Let's get the R number above 1!

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Contrasting 'Church as we know it' and 'Disciple-multiplying movements' - 3

From a talk by Simon Holley and a book In the Way

What are the contrasts in the way the Church engages with people and how they engage with the Church? E.g. Appealing to consumer vs Calling. Extraction vs Infusion. And more...

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Contrasting 'Church as we know it' and 'Disciple-multiplying movements' - 2

From a talk by Simon Holley and a book In the Way

What are the contrasts in Activities and How the Church is led and developed? E.g. Teaching vs Training. Congregation vs Small Group. Professional vs Bivocational. And more...

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Connecting social action and faith-sharing

From a booklet by Share Jesus International

A helpful booklet about lessons learnt from social action + faith sharing. Case studies, tips and practical suggestions. "When you meet a need, you create a context to share something of the hope we have."

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