Monthly Archives: March 2010

Thinking again about atheism

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

My recent encounters with atheists on this blog have got me thinking again about what atheism is.  I write from the perspective of an ex-atheist.  From the age of 18 to 23 I called myself an atheist and even joined … Continue reading →

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St Luke’s Wolverhampton Ministry Trainee Posts

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

The church where I served as curate from 2005 to 2009 is advertising for two ministry trainees (Parish Assistants) for September. If you would like experience of serving the church and teaching about Christ from the bible in a multi-cultural, … Continue reading →

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Rico Tice on preaching evangelistically

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

I posted last week on the seminars on preaching evangelistically. The MP3s are now available from the Castle Church website.

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Conversations with an atheist on state education

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

I contributed last week to a debate on the Daily Telegraph forum which proposed the ending of state funding of faith schools. In response, I pointed out that secularism or atheism is a faith position, where faith as the assent to … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of an ordinary pastor #2

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

Here’s Don Carson’s reflection on his dad’s 7 day a week, perfection driven workload. It helps me remember to do what I can with the gifts that I have in the place where I live with the people whom I … Continue reading →

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Has your MP kept a vineyard?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

Yesterday ‘s post on art, virtue and knowledge in public speaking applies as much to members of parliament as to ministers in the church. MPs fall when virtue is absent. So here’s some more food for thought for any prospective … Continue reading →

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Rico Tice on preaching evangelistically

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

I mentioned yesterday that I was going to a seminar by Rico Tice on preaching evangelistically. It was a great morning as Rico gave us lots to think about as well as examples of how to take people over the … Continue reading →

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A feast for all nations – food for thought

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

Here’s a copy of my 3 minute “food for thought” at Saturday’s feast for all nations. Today’s event is so amazing as people from all sorts of cultures and back grounds have come together to celebrate who we are and … Continue reading →

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A feast for all nations programme

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all nations (Isaiah 25:6) Programme 1. Josh’s Band 2. Black Country Gospel Reading 3. Calvary Church Punjabi Band Christian songs 4. Food for Thought – Pastor … Continue reading →

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A feast for all nations

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all nations (Isaiah 25:6) A celebration of life, cultures and Jesus Christ. Saturday 20th March 4pm-6pm Performances, live music and readings from English, Jamaican, Punjabi and … Continue reading →

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