In chronological order...
May 12 2008
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.
May 12 2008
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.
May 16 2008
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?
May 25 2008
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.
