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thinking mission - of heretics, jews and turks

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; a response to Steve Chalke's - 'a matter of integrity'. Ignorance is not an option ». Of heretics, jews and turks. Most people dislike controversies, but even in church life they are inevitable from time to time.  When you care deeply about theological or ethical matters, then you’ll argue your corner and others will argue theirs.  Such is life. . In the year 2000, a short book entitled. Doing Theology in a Baptist Way. This last point, the ...

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thinking mission - charlie hebdo revisited

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; the pain of separation. The terrorist attack on the offices of. But this evening, not for the first time, a deep unease has come over me.  In September 2012 after. Published cartoons that were inflammatory and offensive to millions of Muslims, I wrote about the limits of freedom of speech. You can read that post here [what price free speech? And I’d invite you to do so. . But freedom of speech has limits. Some of this is enshrined in law...

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thinking mission - a response to Steve Chalke's - 'a matter of integrity'

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; theological contours. Of heretics, jews and turks ». A response to Steve Chalke's - 'a matter of integrity'. Steve Chalke’s public statement on the issue of homosexuality has inevitably ignited a firestorm of responses.  Some are positive, most so far are negative and that’s to be expected.  Most are respectful and I hope it remains that way. . The issue of  inclusion. Others will comment on the biblical exegesis of various texts, or on the ...

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thinking mission - how big is our welcome?

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; how far is too far? The pain of separation ». How big is our welcome? Yesterday was marked in hundreds of our churches as The Big Welcome, sponsored by BUGB and others, and an excellent initiative.  But the issue of welcome is not about one Sunday in September, its about our underlying orientation to today’s generation. . From the beginning, the disciples wanted to keep the children away.  Then the Pharisees wanted. We don’t mean to be unwel...

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thinking mission - the pain of separation

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; how big is our welcome? Charlie hebdo revisited ». The pain of separation. The parting of the ways has been handled as well as it could be. When the EA Council states that they remain deeply respectful of the work and achievements of the Oasis Trust and have a strong desire to avoid any unseemly dispute and to speak well of each other I wholeheartedly believe them. . Evangelicalism has many strengths I speak as someone who is metaphorically ...

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thinking mission - ignorance is not an option

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; of heretics, jews and turks. How far is too far? Ignorance is not an option. With the visit of President Barack Obama to Israel-Palestine this week, understanding something of the background to one of the world’s most complex situations is of paramount importance.  The latest issue of Mission Catalyst. Israel enjoys broad support from the West, born of post-holocaust sympathy and guilt, and the desire for this never to happen again.&#016...

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thinking mission - rediscovering radical roots

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; how to start a movement. Learning from Soham ». Evangelical theology has served us well over the last 50 years.  . In a sea of shifting sands (cultural, spiritual and ethical), evangelicalism has been a robust defender of the faith, and has served to strengthen the church.  . It has shaped who I am as a Christian, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Statistical data from Peter Brierley. Population attending churches is falling dramatically.

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thinking mission: Archives

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Mrs Beverley Ann Leese. On charlie hebdo revisited. On charlie hebdo revisited. Mrs Beverley Ann Leese. On charlie hebdo revisited. On charlie hebdo revisited. On charlie hebdo revisited. On charlie hebdo revisited. On the pain of separation. On charlie hebdo revisited. On charlie hebdo revisited. On the pain of separation. The pain of separation. How big is our welcome? How far is too far? Ignorance is not an option. Of heretics, jews and turks.

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thinking mission - what price free speech?

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From the desk of the BMS World Mission General Director. Laquo; faith and the law. More heroes needed ». What price free speech? The world would be a better place if those who place such value on freedom of speech were to realise that, once gained, its highest expression can be the discipline to stay silent.  . To expend something of such value on a few bawdy cartoons, solely aimed at inflaming feelings, is to pour scorn on that which has been won at such high cost. Freedom of Speech was a prize of such ...

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Church Planting in Europe book | Vista

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Communicating research and innovation on mission in Europe. Church Planting in Europe book. UK orders via Amazon. US orders via publisher’s website. European orders via Amazon. Order a review copy from the publishers. Church Planting in Europe. Church leaders and those who endeavor to plant new churches in Europe today face tremendous challenges, not least because the church itself is considered by many to be outdated, irrelevant, or even an abusive sect. Drawing on a wealth of experience,. Hannes Wiher,...