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Viral Church
Dr. Hughes explains what he thinks underlies the "revolution of the heart" that makes the Christian walk -- and fellowship -- so unique. This is one family's experience with the rather unique character of Xenos fellowship.
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The ‘Real’ Xenos Model
Too much organization snuffs out "the spontaneous expansion of the church" which typified the 1st-Century experience, and American culture is unfortunately a breeding-ground of great bureaucracies. What happens when modern business-savvy meets the spiritual enthusiasm of the 1st-Century? … Read entire article »
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Driscoll Versus the WeeWars, Part 2
The Mars Hill "sending" strategy is experiencing more growth, more salvations, more giving, participation, leadership development and more enthusiasm at their extra-local sites. This issue deserves to be resurrected and resolved before long-term demoralization robs Xenos of its vitality. In part 2 we compare Driscoll's innovative movement of "Multi-Site Churches" with the famous Willow Creek model which dominated thinking in the 90s. Under excessive "Kingly-Leadership," the battlefield shrinks. … Read entire article »
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Driscoll Versus the WeeWars, Part 1
In the NeoNews we discussed how the Servant Team Retreat raised issues about adopting the Calvary Church model. We now consider the biggest, most-overlooked difference between Xenos and Calvary Chapel. It can bring explosive impact on our "Quest for a Church Planting Movement", and it was raised at the Columbus Servant Team Retreat. … Read entire article »
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What's useful, what's cool from Jesus People Webs...
- 8/10/10Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage.
Both "marriage" and "family" are now redefined, according to the recent Judge Walker decision on California's Proposition 8.
- 8/3/10Detroit Police Harassment - what is your opinion?.
Police officers descend on Christians passing out tracts.
- 6/27/10Summer Institute Approaches! - register early for big discounts!.
Go register for XSI here, and read about the breakout sessions here.
- 6/9/10Ingratitude and Thankfulness - New teaching materials for Love Ethics.
Teaching handouts, clarifications, and background notes were all added to The Poison of Ingratitude, a vital issue for those trying grasp the biblical concept of Love Ethics.
- 6/7/10‘Problem of Evil’ Remains a Problem - new survey shows confusion.
Survey shows 89% of Americans believe "most evil in the world is caused by mankind", yet only 25% believed human nature is basically evil.
In This Edition
- Detroit Police Harassment - Californians not allowed to define marriage by Smooth Jazz (8/11/10)
- Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage by Jackie (8/10/10)
- Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage by Smooth Jazz (8/10/10)
- Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage by Greg (8/10/10)
- Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage by Adam Esterle (8/10/10)
- Sacred Space - the objectification of religion on 8/31/10
- Strange Details in Stephen’s Defense: A New Accounting - understanding sacred space on 8/12/10
- Federal Court Declares Families ‘Unconstitutional’ - Californians not allowed to define marriage on 8/10/10
- Detroit Police Harassment - what is your opinion? on 8/3/10
- The Outlaw World - an introduction and primer on 7/14/10
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