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Willow Journal – Embrace Your Calling!

Willow — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:41:01 +0000

Embrace Your Calling! No matter what your age and where you are on the journey, if you are called to ministry in the local church, James Emery White has a message for: no other calling will satisfy. James will face the joys …

The State of Evangelism in the Church – Part 3

Guest Blogger — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:49:19 +0000

The State of Evangelism in the Church - Part 3 By James Lawrence Myths are subtle and pervasive; and they influence people. I think there are several myths about evangelism that reflect something of the state of evangelism in the church today. …

Willow Journal – To bring your best you must bring your worst

Willow — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:34:21 +0000

Last week we launched The 360 Degree Leader online course and it includes a session which really got under my skin - 'Bringing the Team Your Best' by Dan Allender. It is such a rich message and Dan Allender seems at …

The State of Evangelism in the Church – Part 2

Willow — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:21:15 +0000

The State of Evangelism in the Church - Part 2 By James Lawrence We all know that there has been significant culture change in the UK over the last few decades that has seen the Christian faith marginalised. Social commentators have offered …

Preaching – Part 6 – Anthony Clarke

Guest Blogger — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:25 +0000

Preaching - Part 6 by Anthony Clarke, Tutor in Pastoral Studies and Community Learning, Regent's Park College, Oxford Whose sermon is it? Sometimes we can be very possessive about our sermons, which is not surprising especially if we have put in a …

Children’s Worker – St Andrew’s Church, Devon

info — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:37:18 +0000

“Revealing the heart of Jesus in the heart of our community” Children’s worker St. Andrew’s is a vibrant Anglican Church based in the rural town of Cullompton, Devon. 300 adults and more than 80 children regularly worship with us. The church has just completed …

Preaching – Part 5 – Anthony Clarke

Guest Blogger — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:53 +0000

Preaching - Part 5 by Anthony Clarke, Tutor in Pastoral Studies and Community Learning, Regent's Park College, Oxford Watch the Adverts Imagine that you are watching the adverts during a break in Coronation Street, the football or whatever your particular favourite might be. …

The State of Evangelism in the Church – Part 1

Guest Blogger — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:02 +0000

The State of Evangelism in the Church - Part 1 By James Lawrence Evangelism. Now there is a word. For some, it gets the heart racing with excitement. For others it gets the legs pumping as they back away. So I’d better …

Emotionally Healthy Leadership Conference – Session Notes

Willow — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:43:15 +0000

Downloadable workbook. (Save the document to your computer before editing it.) The CDs/MP3s for this conference are now available here Please share your session notes below:

Willow Journal – Outreach to local leaders

Willow — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:26:15 +0000

I’ve often thought what a good opportunity the inspirational GLS DVD sessions present to churches to reach out to leaders within their community. There are several ways this could be done, so here are a few ideas for starters: 1. Celebrate local …