Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ice cream van preacher – beaten to it!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

A few years ago I asked my eldest son what he wanted to do when he grew up.  At 5-years old, he loved (still loves) ice cream and Jesus, so what better career than being an ice cream van preacher? … Continue reading →

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Delegation. Delegation. Delagation.

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

I’ve been a vicar for 19 months. In that time the structures of church government, the various roles and responsibilities and who can do them has been taking a new shape. There are great encouragements here and there, but we’re … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

This autumn at Holy Trinity we’re discovering how to receive God’s blessings. The dates on which we are dealing with each of nine blessings are shown below along with a Psalm. Check the date, the psalm and the blessing then … Continue reading →

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Swedish bible study and C.S. Lewis

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

We are aiming to introduce the Swedish Bible study in small groups as they start as a way of helping people get into the Word of God without needing to use complicated bible study aids. Some people have expressed reservations … Continue reading →

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No democracy with God – reflections on Psalm 1

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Last week saw the celebration of the international day of democracy.  UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said in his message: “Let us recognize that democratic governance is a yearning shared and voiced by people the world over.  Democracy is a goal … Continue reading →

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Faith not the ability or zeal of a pastor

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

I am tempted to think that if I were more able and zealous then people might be converted and the church grow but of course this is nonsense. My trust must not be in me or my work but in … Continue reading →

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Priorities in pastoral ministry.

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

I said earlier in the week that Derek Prime and Alastair Begg’s book “On being a pastor” was a great tonic for a tired and stressed pastor.  Here’s the last two paragraphs of the chapter on pastoral care which I … Continue reading →

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True Revival

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

During the summer, I came across a helpful description of what happens when true revival is seen in the church. In his book A Mighty Fortress (Christian Focus 2003), T.M. Moore cites the work of John H. Armstrong who has … Continue reading →

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Prime & Begg on Being a Pastor.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

This summer my reading list included “On Being a Pastor” by Derek Prime and Alistair Begg.  Last year I read “Mentoring Leaders” by Carson Pue which I’ve blogged some extracts from.  I found Prime and Begg to be a useful … Continue reading →

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Just10 @ The Public (West Bromwich)

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Starting tonight for 10 weeks, Just 10 (the Ten Commandments) at The Public, 7:30pm. Laws of Love, Set in Stone find contentment hold to the truth prosper with a clear conscience ‘affair-proof’ your relationships manage your anger keep the peace … Continue reading →

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