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Tag Archives: discipleship
Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: The Vision
Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch, I participated in communal meals. One was planned and fancy; the other was impromptu and simple. Both had excellent food, good friends, and a larger purpose. Saturday was Sanctify’s monthly dinner at Il Fornaio. Back … Continue reading
Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: Nurturing Relationship
If we take a look at the New Testament images of the church (body, building, and bride for example), some key characteristics stand out. One of the most powerful is relationship. Not that sort of fickle relationship seen in middle … Continue reading
Training in Ordinary Life: Gathering on the Way to Missional
Back on May 4, 2009, Jonathan Brink wrote an insightful post on the missional-attractional debate. In it, he concludes that both processes are part of a holistic overall movement exemplified by Jesus in his earthly ministry. Jesus began by inviting … Continue reading
Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: Initial Notions
Some notions running about my head as I try to figure this out. Training Develops capacities inherent in us as humans. Develops person- and community-specific expressions of those capacities. Has a defined end: Christlikeness. Ordinary Life The regular stuff of … Continue reading
“Discipleship” Seems to Have Disappeared
I discovered this morning that “discipleship” is not in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary on my Treo and the verb, “disciple,” is considered an archaic term. Maybe we need some new terms, ones folks can look up in the dictionary. Suggestions?
