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Church Planting and Fresh Expressions: What Kind of Service Comes First?

Posted on November 18, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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On Nov. 14, 2014, pastors and lay-leaders came from all around our region to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to attend a Fresh Expressions Vision Day. Having originated in the Church of England ten years ago, Fresh Expressions is a movement which encourages the formation of new Christian communities that connect with our changing culture. Though they…

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What Mars Hill’s Latest News Means for Church Planting

Posted on November 6, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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The latest news in the unfurling of Seattle’s Mars Hill Church is particularly relevant for people who are planting and leading new churches. Much has already been written about Driscoll’s limitations and missteps in leadership, and their portents for similar leaders and congregations. But this step by Mars Hill’s leadership may be a positive sign…

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Kindling the Holy Fires of Ministry and Church Planting in Pennsylvania

Posted on October 2, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” Jesus, Luke 12:49 What did Jesus mean? He came to cast fire on the earth, and wished we were already burning. A few decades ago, Catherine Doherty linked these words of Jesus to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to…

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