Going up to Telford for another meeting today...
As well as some of the practical issues... management, commisioning, housing etc. we will continue to explore training and support networks... this is going to be key! I am well aware that I am not a complete package and this whole thing is as new for me as anyone else... obviuosly I have been thinking about "emerging mission" for a few years and have explored a microcosm of it with Young People in School over the last 3 years... but I know I am going to need support and training. As I read the (sometimes too) many Blogs around the subject it is clear to me that so many people know so much more than me in terms of theology, mission etc. and I have a lot to learn from them but there is also a need for basic training in seeding... where exactly do we start!? I have some ideas and picked up some wisdom (found Steve Taylor's book "Out of Bounds Church" particularly helpful in this area as well as the experiences of people like Darren Rowse and Steve Hollinghurst) but until we get on the ground we cannot really know... so i guess the first few steps are going to be networking and research.
Ok, here is the plea... if you are reading this and think... "I have something to offer" (experience, wisdom, etc.) however small you may think it is please let me know... I feel the need to spend some time as a Magpie!
Anyway... back to the prayer points for this week, which I meant to get up over the weekend, but it has been a hectic one!
- Todays meeting
- Housing and Moving issues
- Commisioning/Licensing/Launch planning
- Discussion with TV companies
- For the mission that God is already doing and for the discernement to connect with the Missio Dei
- For Lou and Nathan - (Lou needs a job and for an easy resetlement for them both)
- For the family who are selling us the house - may they have a good move and for the health of their family
- For wisdom and humility in equal measure
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