Shared thoughts from “Shared Acres” by Brian Bauknight
October 13, 2009
Dr. Brian K. Bauknight Coordinator of Leadership Development Western PA Conference, UMC has developed a website dedicated to Support, resources and ideas for: Clergy groups, Lay leadership, Clusters of churches, One-on-one coaching, Districts, Annual Conferences, and Pastors’ schools.
As stated in Eph 4:12 "...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..."
As a guide for personal reflection, this journal urges Christians to consider the dimensions of justice, compassion, and works of piety in their own spiritual lives, which can then be translated into acts of ministry in the world.
As part of a regular series, we are keeping track of what the Professors of Evangelism are currently doing.
The fact is, summer is definitely not VACATION for the Professors, and we would like to share some of what they are doing on that "time off".
Lead youth to live radically, passionately, intentionally, extravagantly—taking risks to become fruitful disciples of Jesus.
![]() | Five Practices of Fruitful Youth Ministry: A Youth Leader's Guide author: Robert C Schnase asin: 0687657768 |
Written by church consultant Will Mancini expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture.
![]() | Church Unique: How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement (J-B Leadership Network Series) author: Will Mancini asin: 0787996831 |
More time, spent with fewer people, equals greater kingdom impact.
| Mentor Like Jesus author: Regi Campbell,Richard Chancy asin: 080544811X |
Our blog spotlight this time is on Song of Deborah at songofdeborah.com.
The site is described as a "Devotionals for Daily Living" site with an email devotional ministry and blog. The site is run by Deb Spaulding, a certified lay speaker with the United Methodist Church in the Missouri Area.
Arlington, Texas
March 24-27, 2009
Presenter: Jane Wood, jwood@foundationforevangelism.org
Links:
Emory University's Candler School of Theology has created a new scholarship event called Leadership Candler that will bring together an outstanding group of prospective master of divinity students from across the country and the world. They will be considered for the school's most prestigious scholarships, including the Robert W. Woodruff Fellowships in Theology and Ministry and the Margaret A. Pitts Scholarships.