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Dream Awakener's New Blog | July 8th 2008
breakin in nyc Originally uploaded by dream awakener In today's post I am sharing the five most popular posts this past month just in case you missed one of them. Also, I have found that some of you who follow... read more
God's Missionary People: Rethinking the Purpose of the Local Chur…
Dream Awakener's New Blog | July 1st 2008
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Van Engen is Professor of Biblical Theology of Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a prolific author and was a missionary in Mexico in the area of theological education. He served as President of the Reformed... read more
When Is the Last Time You Heard a Pastor Ask People To Leave the…
Sheeple Blog | June 29th 2008 by Derek Kirkman
According to a recent article in the Los Angeles times, that's exactly what's happening in China. "Please leave," the 39-year-old pastor urged his followers, who were packed, standing-room-only on a Sunday afternoon, into a co read more
When Is the Last Time You Heard a Pastor Ask People To Leave the…
Sheeple Blog | June 29th 2008 by Derek Kirkman
According to a recent article in the Los Angeles times, that's exactly what's happening in China. "Please leave," the 39-year-old pastor urged his followers, who were packed, standing-room-only on a Sunday afternoon, into a co read more
Praying with St. Benedict
Dream Awakener's New Blog | June 29th 2008
prayer meeting reflection Originally uploaded by bpbp O Lord, I place myself in Your hands and dedicate myself to You. I pledge myself to do Your will in all things: To love the Lord God with all my heart, all... read more
The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing W…
Dream Awakener's New Blog | June 24th 2008
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Alan Roxburgh has depth and breadth of experience as a practioner, author, consultant, professor and speaker. He resides in Vancouver and is an expert on the Missional Church and Missional leadership. He does work in North America,. read more
Traditions in Leadership: How Faith Traditions Shape the Way we L…
Dream Awakener's New Blog | June 6th 2008
A couple of weeks ago, I had finished reading Traditions in Leadership: How Faith Traditions Shape the Way we Lead, which is a book with many authors from various backgrounds that was edited by Richard Mouw and Eric Jacobsen. SHORT... read more
Lessons From Church Planters Part IV
Dream Awakener's New Blog | May 23rd 2008
We are continuing this series where we are hearing what different church planters from various cities have to say about this important question: What are the three biggest lessons you have learned as a church planter? Church Planter in Amsterdam... read more
Lessons From Church Planters Part III
Dream Awakener's New Blog | May 20th 2008
It is encouraging to know that there are many people who have plans to plant new churches this coming year. In this series, we are taking a look at a survey that I conducted with a number of church planters... read more
Lessons From Church Planters Part II
Dream Awakener's New Blog | May 16th 2008
In this series, I am sharing about a survey that I have done with Church Planters that I know in different cities. Here are a few more responses to one of the questions I posed to them: What are the... read more
God’s Difficult Ecclesia
Simply Ecclesia | May 16th 2008 by David
You would think I would be tired of typing. I spent the day typing a paper for one of my classes. I am glad to say that I am done and can focus more on Germany. Next week my team and I leave for Peine, Germany, where we will conduct English conver read more
Lessons From Church Planters Part I
Dream Awakener's New Blog | May 15th 2008
I'm typing from Richmond, Virginia. This week I have the privilege this week to help train 40 church planters as a part of the Ecclesia Network. It is an intense but rich time. During one of my last sessions I... read more
Is Community Possible? (comments welcomed)
Simply Ecclesia | May 14th 2008 by David
“As God’s people, we are a community that is to increasingly embody God’s fullness and kingdom in our daily lives for the sake of the world. This is the Church that Jesus is building” ~Jason Zahariades Wow, what would this look like? read more
Not bad Advise
Simply Ecclesia | May 12th 2008 by David
ANYWAY People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies. Succeed anywa read more
Attention: Transitions Needed
Dream Awakener's New Blog | May 10th 2008
"Ah Spring!" Originally uploaded by •Laurie• Check out how much this little pup to the right is enjoying Spring. Just like Spring marks a nice transition from winter into summer, the church in light of our context needs to help... read more
a bruised reed…
Simply Ecclesia | May 5th 2008 by David
“A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish” (Isaiah 42: 3). Isn’t it great that Jesus takes our heart into account. For those who hurt, He didn’t come to make them hurt more. For those who ar read more
Fire in the Church by Kurt Fredrickson - A Literary Review
Dream Awakener's New Blog | April 30th 2008
sunset church Originally uploaded by Alex ! I am doing a number of literary reviews these days for some research that I am undergoing. While you won't be able to check some of the pages I reference, I think you... read more
Church Planting - Models and Approaches
Dream Awakener's New Blog | April 29th 2008
I am preparing for a church planting conference with the Ecclesia Network entitled Allelos, where I will be sharing on three topics. The Equipping Church, Leadership Skills for the Journey and Models and Approaches to church planting. When it comes.. read more
Why Church Matters by Jonathan Wilson - A Literary Review
Dream Awakener's New Blog | April 25th 2008
One of the differences between a literary review and a straight up book review is that literary reviews are written to help with future research. So I am writing with the idea that this will guide me to what I... read more
The Great Giveaway by David Fitch - A Literary Review
Dream Awakener's New Blog | April 17th 2008
Over the next few weeks you will probably see a number of literary reviews. One of the differences between a literary review and a straight up book review is that literary reviews are written to help with future research. So... read more
Is Conversion a Four-Letter Word? Part VI
Dream Awakener's New Blog | April 7th 2008
Ways of seeing Originally uploaded by monoglot Now we are coming to the last two parts of this series. Wednesday's post will be the final one. I would love to hear from you on what you have thought about this... read more
Yoder on Missional Communities
Dream Awakener's New Blog | February 25th 2008
the cross Originally uploaded by noe_carrillo "The political novelty that God brings into the world as a community of those who serve instead of ruling, who suffer instead of inflicting suffering, whose fellowship crosses social lines instead of rein read more
An Ecclesiology For Late Modernity by Kurt Fredrickson - A Litera…
Dream Awakener's New Blog | January 9th 2008
This review is of a Ph.d. thesis by Kurt Fredrickson. I got a lot out of this paper, so I hope my review reflects that. The full title of the thesis is: An Ecclesiology for Late Modernity: The Missio-Ecclesiology of... read more
Missio Dei by Fred Peatros - A Literary Review
Dream Awakener's New Blog | December 26th 2007
I'm continuing with my literary reviews on missional leadership. Today I want to review a concise but rich book written this past year (2007) by Fred Peatross. It is aptly titled: Missio Dei - In the Crises of Christianity. LITERARY... read more
Merry Christmas!
Dream Awakener's New Blog | December 25th 2007
Merry Christmas Originally uploaded by madaboutgrey I trust that you are experiencing a meaningful Christmas. I pray that your New Year is filled with a fresh sense of the wonder of God and a deeper sense of God's call for... read more
Around the Blogosphere - The Best of This Week in Blogs
Dream Awakener's New Blog | December 20th 2007
The Amazing Race Originally uploaded by HaMeD!caL There are many great bloggers who not only write excellent posts, but are avid readers of other blogs. As readers they typically devote a post, often once a week, where they make a... read more
The Shaping of Things to Come by Frost and Hirsch - A Literary Re…
Dream Awakener's New Blog | December 19th 2007
Today I wanted to share with you an older book (meaning it came out in 2003) that I hadn't had the chance to read until recently. I can see now why so many have been talking about this book. It... read more
A Conference You Don't Want to Miss!
Dream Awakener's New Blog | December 18th 2007
If you have been enriched by Alan Hirsch and David Fitch, and you enjoy having some meaningful interaction with other missional leaders, then you don't want to miss this conference that is coming to Washington D.C. this coming February! I... read more
Sharing Stories
Dream Awakener's New Blog | November 25th 2007
Summer Night Blues II Originally uploaded by TommyOshima Eugene Peterson suggest that if we approach our lives like we often approach scripture, it not only distorts the story of scripture but our stories as well. "The reason that story is... read more
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