Let me return to some notes … there’s some interesting buzz coming from here on the upcoming event. Allow me to quote some of the interaction from there. Mr. D serves … “The Emergent Church movement has its share of critics. Here’s one http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/june/17.72.html. Also check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_Church.” then Mr. B replies with a steady…
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Friends 2007: Introducing Brian – the writer I [23]
“Sometime in 1994, at the age of thirty-eight, I got sick of being a pastor. Frankly, I was almost sick of being a Christian.”, p. ix. Now, what a way to start an introduction in a book. That line itself made me finished reading perhaps Brian’s most well-known book which brought also controversy into his…
Random Thoughts before Pastor’s Prayer Meeting
I couldn’t resist the temptation to put the above photo up (please don’t be offended). But when I saw it in a Christian bookstore it raised my eyebrows. Finally, I think I’m having a little bit more discipline in reading the always insightful Lesslie Newbigin as a springboard for my own thinking. The Gospel and…
Friends 2007: Introducing Brian – the evangelist [24]
I must confess I’m glad they subtitled on the cover at least in the new edition of the book “The power of everyday conversation” replacing the “evangelism as dance in the postmodern matrix”. Now, before I go on I need to say that I like the picture of “evangelism as a dance”. What I like…
emergent Malaysia Open meeting February 10, Saturday
When? 10am Where? The Father’s House (BLC premises) After some thought, I know it’s easier for most people to see the conversations revolving around “emerging” churches, “emerging concerns” and “emerging theological conversations”, but all this is meant to cut the fat eventually and get on to what matters most. As far as we are concerned…
Friends 2007: Interview with Brian McLaren [25]
Many thanks to Siew Foong, the research secretary of the NECF Research Commission for preparing the questions for this interview and Brian McLaren for sharing his thoughts and motivations with us. ______________________________________________________________________ What are the emerging trends that you have observed within the Christian world community? Are they threats to Christians’ spiritual health at large…
UFC Retreat Videos III
Here’s the last batch of video for a very pleasant and memorable retreat to start the year! [Happy Birthday Ling Ling! video] It’s always precious to celebrate someone’s birthday. [Football Fun Video] The field was perfect for the kids and adults to run around …
Emergent-UK Tea
Jason Clark has been my top encourager when it comes to getting some conversation going on here in Malaysia and keeping some dialogue open beyond our shores. He’s also got wonderful insights when it comes to theology, church and cultural concerns for today. So, I decided to put up some links form the Emergent-Uk resource…
Asian Reflections
When I was asked to be one of the writers for Asian Reflections Year 2 by Scripture Union. I felt very honored to be given this chance to contribute. It was a lot of hard work … writing the reflections I mean. But I found the whole process very helpful for me to connect the…
UFC Retreat Videos II
More from our time in Selesa Hillhomes last week. [Master Chef Ling Video] He’s a man of few words .. but when he’s cooking … he’s COOKING goodies! [Taboo at Selesa Video] I enjoyed laughing out loud… “curry kai” (in Chinese) hahahahhah …