Tag Archives: missional

OUR GREATEST RESOURCE IS JESUS

Posted on Jul 7, 2013 by jamespetticrew

An old blog post I thought deserved a restatement There has been a lot of talking about missional church folk presenting a different Jesus. Well I want to make a confession, as someone deeply committed to the missional church movement … Continue reading →

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The MEANING of MISSIONAL, Is it about style or substance?

Posted on Sep 20, 2012 by jamespetticrew

I was at a pretty inspirational day long meeting with some other Nazarene pastors thinking about our church, church planting and mission. Two leaders of church planting movements in Scotland told us their stories, which were great to hear. I … Continue reading →

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THIS IS WHAT I’D HAVE TATTOOED

Posted on Aug 27, 2012 by jamespetticrew

I used to have a bit of an interest in tattoos, not because I had one or wanted one, a fear of needles and aversion to pain has ensured I have never been a paying customer at the tattoo parlour. … Continue reading →

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Boney M, Me & Gay Marriage

Posted on Aug 10, 2012 by jamespetticrew

My recent post on my thoughts on Gay Marriage has provoked a great deal of discussion. I am not sure I have explained very well why I don’t think Christian morality should be imposed on people who are not Christians. … Continue reading →

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MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES

Posted on Jun 18, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Its looks like the best way for Mosaic Edinburgh to develop is to create what have been called “Missional Communities.” Many of you are already familiar with them and their general principles but what I wanted to do was to … Continue reading →

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PENTECOST: Pristine Church & Pioneer Community

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jamespetticrew

Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers … Continue reading →

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Why We Have Half A Church

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jamespetticrew

I have been doing some preparation this morning for speaking at the weekend and I came across something that frustrated and annoyed me, so I thought I should vent my frustration on you. I have just read the very first … Continue reading →

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UNLEARNING CHURCH

Posted on Apr 17, 2012 by jamespetticrew

another raid of an old blog archive I bought a book a few years ago with the title “Unlearning Church”. As well as being the title of a good book “Unlearning Church” is also a pretty good description of my … Continue reading →

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MISSIONAL NAZARENES? …. We are using the language but do we understand what we are saying?

Posted on Mar 28, 2012 by jamespetticrew

I am just back from our annual denominational get together (my rear end has just about recovered from too many hours on a pew) In many ways it was an inspiring gathering, good to see old friends, great worship in … Continue reading →

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JESUS SHAPED MINISTRY FOR A MISSION SHAPED CHURCH

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 by jamespetticrew

We are  looking at what the Gospel of Mark has to say about who Jesus was and what he did so we can reflect on the implications for how we understand what it means to live as the Body of … Continue reading →

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