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Archive: November 2003

Emerging or Submerging?Feature

Issue published November 2003 Author Chris Stoddard

Many people today find it difficult to relate what happens on a Sunday to the rest of their lives and are looking for ways to express their faith and explore spirituality in a manner that is more relevant to contemporary culture. Experiments with new expressions of church are exploding in the UK. Chris Stoddard investigates these emerging and mostly fragile congregations.

Enthusiast for evangelismFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Andy Peck

Andy Peck talks to Lee Strobel, former journalist with the Chicago Tribune, teaching pastor at the Willow Creek Community Church, Chicago and now serving at Saddleback Community Church, California, about keeping evangelism on the church’s agenda

Hurray for HuttonFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Mark Greene

Mark Greene bows to editorial diktat and considers Hutton and the dangers of a declining BBC.

Jesus’ favourite talk topicFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Redina Kolaneci

When Jesus told parables his favourite subject was money. Redina Kolaneci reveals how much money British Christians give away and offers a biblical overview on tithing plus quotes from church leaders who preach the need to tithe and those who believe this is not a New Testament concept.

Rumours of Another WorldFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey invites us to tune into ‘rumours of another world’ and connect the seen with the unseen, in this exclusive extract from his new book.

Social entrepreneurshipFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Steve Chalke

Steve Chalke charts the progress of a Christian charity which is literally saving families!

Spiritual directorFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Selwyn Hughes

Selwyn Hughes, the founder of CWR and author of the influential ‘Every Day With Jesus’ Bible notes talks to Andy Peck about why he has become a fervent supporter of ‘Spiritual Direction’, what it takes to become a spiritual director and why he thinks every pastor could become one.

The three Cs of team selectionFeature

Issue published November 2003 Author Bill Hybels

When you recruit a team for a church or Christian organisation, what do you look for in potential members? In this extract from his book Courageous Leadership, Bill Hybels, reflects on 30 years of team building as Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, Chicago and suggests three keys on team selection.

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