Back in march, in my post renewing theology, I highlighted Third Article Theology (known as TAT) as a source for developing a greater trinitarian focus, that would provide a good theological foundation as we follow the Holy Spirit into the future that he has for our faith communities. I was first introduced to TAT by… Read More third article theology
Since February I have been discussing three key areas (theology, community and ecclesiology) in which the church needs to renew itself if it is going to move forward into the future that the Holy Spirit is forming. I tend towards being an idealistic intellectual that likes research, writing and thinking. To truly renew the church… Read More 15 practical ideas for renewing your church
Today’s post is the fourth in a series introducing three key factors that I think the church needs to engage well and deeply to move forward into the new future that the Spirit is unfolding. I began with an introduction which you can find here. The first factor was renewing theology (find the post here),… Read More renewing ecclesiology
“Where are all the young people?” I’ve been at countless meetings where I have been approached by a kindly and passionate older lady who has asked me that question. Statistically in NZ the church is shrinking in people under 60 and growing in people over 60 so probability says our meetings will be dominated by… Read More renewing theology
Reflecting on Church in NZ 