Recently I was asked to write a brief post for a blog resource called "Share the Guide" on fresh expressions of church. You can find it here and it looks to be a great, user-friendly, accessible way in to the subject of church planting in the emerging culture. The wonderful Beth Keith wanted me to say something about 360 degree listening that she's heard me speak about before, so I had a go at writing something pithy and profound, (isn't that just the most difficult thing to do?)
Coincidently, the Church of England General Synod debates a lay motion next week on the "uniqueness of Christ" and evangelism to other faiths. It's likely to attract some media attention because it sets up a potentially stark division. Doubtless the media version of the discussion will be a contest between aggressive evangelicals and soppy liberals. The trajectory of the Church of England is one that is inevitably more nuanced. The uniqueness of Christ calls us to speak of the hope of our faith, and the final measure of the life of Jesus. But that finality also calls us to peace and dialogue. It's a nuance that may escape radio and tv coverage, and sadly sometimes escapes Christians. So, listen carefully....
Richard, your writing is always interesting and provoking of much thought! Would love to have a conversation with you about something we're thinking of doing in the East Midlands, would you mind emailing me, so we can have a quick discussion?
Cheers,
Simon
Posted by: Simon Cross | February 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM