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Michael David commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
New to this site. Living in Alberta, Canada been out of the Institutional Church system for 3 years now. Me and my wife have started a simple church. We also help those that might be seeking for community and Christ but are still stuck in…
Jamie Robertson commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Thanks Jim, certainly looking forward to connect, network and learn in this journey. I am in a village outside of Ottawa and it looks like doors are opening in the town of Perth which will be a Saturday night gathering but I am looking to see a…
Jim London commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hi, Jamie. Welcome to OCT! The Canadian group has been rather idle, but has acquired some new folks recently. Perhaps this can be a significant space for us to learn from, and encourage, each other.
There have been network initiatives in Ontario,…
Jamie Robertson commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hello everyone
The Lord started speaking to me about house church/ organic church about 11 years ago through Faith Today Canada's Christan magazine. In the magazine was an article "What the Church Will Look Like in 25 Years" one of…
Greg Langman commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hi there Jim
It has been a very long time since I've signed onto this page but I'm excited about the ongoing dialogue. I too am finding more and more people looking for more organic ways of living out their faith with others.…
Jim London commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Steven, it seems to me that, globally, God is stirring an increased desire to know Him more fully and to be engaged in helping others to enter His life. Inevitably, how His people function as His Body, His household, is a critical aspect of how…
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Organic Church members living in Canada.
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Steven MacCuaig commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
I am new to this group but find there seems to be a willingness from Canadians to embrace more organic forms of the church today. Do you agree? Disagree? I would like to hear what you think, while you drink a…
Kieren O'Neill commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hey
so what woud like to know!!!!????
where in BC are you? and how long have you been 'organic'? with how many of you?
Leah Hope commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hi Kieren,
So glad to hear from you. I stilll think of my self as a Calgarian even though it has been almost 27 years since we left . We still have some family and dear friends there. And always looking for a good excuse to jump on westjet and come…
Kieren O'Neill commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hi Leah.....mmmmm is interesting that the last post here was 2 yrs ago!!!?? I hope they are still alive.....
I am part of the church that flew Jon Zens in to visit us......how on earth did you know about that??
Leah Hope commented on Joel Black's group 'Canadians'
Hi Canadians,
Good to know you are all here. Was noticing that your posts are now all that new. Are you guys awake or what . Just kidding. I have been a member of Organic Church Today since last fall but have just been watching and learning. So just…
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From Eternity to Here Blog Circuit Today
Posted on June 9, 2009 at 2:59pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Frank Viola's new book is being talked about in the blogosphere today. If you are interested you can start the circuit at www.irreligiouscanuck.com
Anyone else using Twitter?
Posted on May 17, 2009 at 8:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Is anyone else here using Twitter? I'd love to connect with you there as well.
My Twitter name is JoelBLK.
If you want to tweet each other, leave a comment with your Twitter username!
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Myths About Church Leavers
Posted on May 15, 2009 at 12:45am 5 Comments 0 Likes
You can read people's comments and reactions to this here.
Myth #1
It is only the traditional mainline churches that have large numbers of leavers. While it is true that people are leaving the traditional churches people are also leaving evangelical, charismatic and Pentecostal churches.
Myth #2
The people who leave are young adults, people on the fringe of our churches, and people who have not been in the… Continue
Myth #1
It is only the traditional mainline churches that have large numbers of leavers. While it is true that people are leaving the traditional churches people are also leaving evangelical, charismatic and Pentecostal churches.
Myth #2
The people who leave are young adults, people on the fringe of our churches, and people who have not been in the… Continue
11 Ways the Church Shuts Jesus Out
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 12:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes
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- Jesus said to the church in Laodicea, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock."
These words written down nearly 2000 years ago are just as poignant today.
Contrary to popular opinion, these words were not meant to be used as a personal invitation to accept Jesus into your heart as your own personal Saviour. Rather this "invitation" is a severe indictment of a church that is…
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- At 7:42am on April 18, 2009,
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- At 12:39am on March 1, 2011,
Pastor Ratnam said… we would like to invite you to India to preach the Good news of Jesus in our meetings and to preach and teach the word of God to bring the people from darkness to the light of Jesus. We solicit your presence along with your team members to visit India and our mission field we need your prayers and co-operation for this great task.
Website www.missionfortheruralpeople.org
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Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
I don't know of any books off the top of my head, but I know they're out there.
One place to start is the following link:
Tithing Article
I'll find some more resources to share with you as time allows.
DM
Michael Hartson replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
Very interesting. If you know of some book or material that dives a little deeper into the subject, I would appreciate it. Send my a message if you know of anything.
Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Back in music again.'
I just uploaded a song called "Be Still My Soul" on my page that I re-mastered, re-instrumented, added effects, and made a simple midi file sound fantastic.
Enjoy
Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
Michael,
I certainly understand what you're saying. Very few ministers ever speak the TRUTH about the tithe.
In OT times, the tithe was the inheritance of the Levites who were not allowed to make a living by any means as was common among the…
Marvin Lorenzana left a comment for Jossimar Diaz-Castro
Jossimar, bienvenido al blog de MHI, espero que aqui encuentres informacion relevante sobre como desarrollar discipulos, lideres e iglesias utilizando una proceso estrategico simple/organico. Bendiciones!
Michael Hartson replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
I have seen a lot of sermons on the tithing, or giving; some of them very strange. I remember some time a go when my adult daughter was a teen, and going through a very difficult time, was being hauled off in a police car. We called the pastor…
Michael Hartson replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion 'Challenges of the Small Town'
yes, Quite true. "Doing Church" in house with out the Organic content, is just switching buildings. We as people tend to compartmentalize areas of our life. Church in this part, school in this part, marriage in this part,…
Jossimar Diaz-Castro liked Marvin Lorenzana's blog post '¿Como hace discipulos tu iglesia?'
Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
Amen to that.
It's also of interes that those who had, for example, only nine lambs or calves born in a year, they were not required to hand over anything.
One thing I will say is that I thoroughly appreciate the OT system of…
Catherine Seebald replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion 'Challenges of the Small Town'
You're so right, Darrell! Many of the house churches I'm familiar with are not organic expressions of church but are really just institutional church in miniature. As Frank Viola says, organic church (OC) is one of the most…
Michael Hartson commented on Jim London's blog post 'What do we do when there is no group to join?'
When I think about the most significant points in my Christian walk, they did not take place in an organized, institutionalized environment. It was incidental to my world, but wholly intentional by God.
Michael Hartson replied to Michael Hartson's discussion 'Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?'
Sure, it's intentional. God is responsible for the Results, we are responsible for the action. God asks us to share our lives, talk to others about him, love others. Who gets saved, or what a person does or does not do or what…
Jim London replied to Michael Hartson's discussion 'Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?'
Michael, you are sharing and asking about something that is very crucial. Often the pattern is "We don't want to be that programmed meeting all designed and led by the fellow hired to make it all run smoothly. We want to be more…
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