ali campbell
Children's, Youth and Family Ministry, Evangelism, Discipleship and Church Growth – oh, and reviews of books, music and films . . . with cultural and theological reflection thrown in
What young people need . . . has not changed. #1 Acceptance
The following, very quick summary, is based on material delivered last week in a variety of contexts. First, to a group of school chaplains, then the day after to a … Continue reading
Bad Stats for Evangelism Part #1
This has been (and still is) a bit of a journey. An incredibly frustrating one! I would think that a load of people who have been in the Church for most of … Continue reading
Influential leadership for Jesus – “who’s that?”
I love the following passage from Eugene Peterson, “The Word Made Flesh”, the whole book is great – I have previously reviewed it, and I recommend it. The quote below … Continue reading
Christianity at the CROSSroads – reflections on the Theos Debate
Considering this debate was titled, “Christianity at the Crossroads”, there wasn’t nearly enough about the cross. Apologies if I ramble, or don’t give due credit to different statements or full … Continue reading
Whale Vomit Worship
Worship – it is what we are made for. Saint Augustine says, from “The Confessions”; “And so we men, who are a due part of your creation, long to praise … Continue reading
Who needs a “Theory” of Change!
Yesterday afternoon I was in a meeting. The meeting was not a church meeting, or a christian meeting. I was there as someone from the “voluntary sector” to engage with … Continue reading
A Princess can do ANYTHING a Prince can do
Watched “Sophia The First” yesterday with my daughters. I have to say – well done Disney! The story is about a little girl learning about being a princess (and, having … Continue reading
Mothers Day – Franklands Village Family Worship
Well, this is a really brief post – just to share something we did yesterday at Franklands Village Family Worship (during the coffee break at the training I am at … Continue reading
20 Essential Ministry Books // #7 “Authenticity” David Boyle
In ministry, and in life, it can be hard work sifting through the dross, finding the intelligent, quality comment from the inane cliche . . . or christian soundbite. Books … Continue reading
Jesus is coming – look tidy // #1 Assembly
This is not a picture of my room . . . but it used to be (before I got married). I did an assembly this morning on “Encounters with Jesus” … Continue reading
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