Comments on: Thank You Alan Hirsch and Other Missional Friends http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:20:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1055 Ryan Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:22:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1055 "Hyperactivity mega-church" --- God's work is done in the mega-church and in the house church. Whether the body is missional or attractional (Lord-willing, a combo of both), people will come to know Jesus. I've also heard of many a pastor run-down by greedy, selfish house churches that care more about their little church community than actual, substantial growth. Let's grow up. “Hyperactivity mega-church” — God’s work is done in the mega-church and in the house church. Whether the body is missional or attractional (Lord-willing, a combo of both), people will come to know Jesus. I’ve also heard of many a pastor run-down by greedy, selfish house churches that care more about their little church community than actual, substantial growth. Let’s grow up.

]]> By: Paul Walker http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 Paul Walker Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:01:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1054 I'm glad that the book is doing well. I found it a helpful and stimulating read.<br/><br/>In fact, I might put it on my pile for a re-read!<br/><br/>Is there another book in the works? I’m glad that the book is doing well. I found it a helpful and stimulating read.

In fact, I might put it on my pile for a re-read!

Is there another book in the works?

]]> By: Aaron http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Aaron Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:51:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1052 David,<br/><br/>Still one of my favorite reads of a bold vision for the church in 21c. Definitely shaped the way I do things and given me a lens. A great contribution and glad its doing well.<br/><br/>Aaron<br/>thevoiz.com David,

Still one of my favorite reads of a bold vision for the church in 21c. Definitely shaped the way I do things and given me a lens. A great contribution and glad its doing well.

Aaron
thevoiz.com

]]> By: Aaron http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 Aaron Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:51:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1053 David,<br/><br/>Still one of my favorite reads of a bold vision for the church in 21c. Definitely shaped the way I do things and given me a lens. A great contribution and glad its doing well.<br/><br/>Aaron<br/>thevoiz.com David,

Still one of my favorite reads of a bold vision for the church in 21c. Definitely shaped the way I do things and given me a lens. A great contribution and glad its doing well.

Aaron
thevoiz.com

]]> By: Jason Hesiak http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 Jason Hesiak Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:22:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1050 Burnt out and limping. I recognize that image. "Hyperactivity church"...that's a new one. I like it. Burnt out and limping. I recognize that image. “Hyperactivity church”…that’s a new one. I like it.

]]> By: Jason Hesiak http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Jason Hesiak Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:22:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1051 Burnt out and limping. I recognize that image. "Hyperactivity church"...that's a new one. I like it. Burnt out and limping. I recognize that image. “Hyperactivity church”…that’s a new one. I like it.

]]> By: David Fitch http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1048 David Fitch Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:03:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1048 Jaime ...thanks for the word from Winnipeg. My father grew up in Winnipeg ... hope the book encourages your work there. <br/>Alan ... many thanks for your words again. I am with you on your general sentiment. we have much to talk about if we ever get a chance for coffee in Chicago. <br/>Len... <br/>At "the Vine" we have a lot ofr college students ... and a good number of seminary students. Out of 150 people, probably 40% is in this category. We instituted a college of preachers every summer where we choose 4 men/women to take the homily-preaching task on Sunday . we meet and discuss preaching, leadership and stuff... We have a church life committee that meets twice a month. We talk about everything going on ...and together guide the church...we have all interns and ministry leaders particpate in a mutual submissive Holy Spirit guided leadership time ...All the pastors are committed to this ... the confluence of these and other factors together has led to several maturing leaders... The best is when a young burned out pastor in his/her twenties ... burnt to a toast by an over stressed, perfectionist, hyperactivity mega church .. comes limping into our church .. just settles in to live among us ... get a job .. and get healed... and a few years later becomes a rejunivated missional leader.<br/><br/>Peace .. all Jaime …thanks for the word from Winnipeg. My father grew up in Winnipeg … hope the book encourages your work there.
Alan … many thanks for your words again. I am with you on your general sentiment. we have much to talk about if we ever get a chance for coffee in Chicago.
Len…
At “the Vine” we have a lot ofr college students … and a good number of seminary students. Out of 150 people, probably 40% is in this category. We instituted a college of preachers every summer where we choose 4 men/women to take the homily-preaching task on Sunday . we meet and discuss preaching, leadership and stuff… We have a church life committee that meets twice a month. We talk about everything going on …and together guide the church…we have all interns and ministry leaders particpate in a mutual submissive Holy Spirit guided leadership time …All the pastors are committed to this … the confluence of these and other factors together has led to several maturing leaders… The best is when a young burned out pastor in his/her twenties … burnt to a toast by an over stressed, perfectionist, hyperactivity mega church .. comes limping into our church .. just settles in to live among us … get a job .. and get healed… and a few years later becomes a rejunivated missional leader.

Peace .. all

]]> By: David Fitch http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1049 David Fitch Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:03:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1049 Jaime ...thanks for the word from Winnipeg. My father grew up in Winnipeg ... hope the book encourages your work there. <br/>Alan ... many thanks for your words again. I am with you on your general sentiment. we have much to talk about if we ever get a chance for coffee in Chicago. <br/>Len... <br/>At "the Vine" we have a lot ofr college students ... and a good number of seminary students. Out of 150 people, probably 40% is in this category. We instituted a college of preachers every summer where we choose 4 men/women to take the homily-preaching task on Sunday . we meet and discuss preaching, leadership and stuff... We have a church life committee that meets twice a month. We talk about everything going on ...and together guide the church...we have all interns and ministry leaders particpate in a mutual submissive Holy Spirit guided leadership time ...All the pastors are committed to this ... the confluence of these and other factors together has led to several maturing leaders... The best is when a young burned out pastor in his/her twenties ... burnt to a toast by an over stressed, perfectionist, hyperactivity mega church .. comes limping into our church .. just settles in to live among us ... get a job .. and get healed... and a few years later becomes a rejunivated missional leader.<br/><br/>Peace .. all Jaime …thanks for the word from Winnipeg. My father grew up in Winnipeg … hope the book encourages your work there.
Alan … many thanks for your words again. I am with you on your general sentiment. we have much to talk about if we ever get a chance for coffee in Chicago.
Len…
At “the Vine” we have a lot ofr college students … and a good number of seminary students. Out of 150 people, probably 40% is in this category. We instituted a college of preachers every summer where we choose 4 men/women to take the homily-preaching task on Sunday . we meet and discuss preaching, leadership and stuff… We have a church life committee that meets twice a month. We talk about everything going on …and together guide the church…we have all interns and ministry leaders particpate in a mutual submissive Holy Spirit guided leadership time …All the pastors are committed to this … the confluence of these and other factors together has led to several maturing leaders… The best is when a young burned out pastor in his/her twenties … burnt to a toast by an over stressed, perfectionist, hyperactivity mega church .. comes limping into our church .. just settles in to live among us … get a job .. and get healed… and a few years later becomes a rejunivated missional leader.

Peace .. all

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1046 Anonymous Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:47:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1046 david, it sounds like you are raising up leaders at an astonishing rate. Obviously there are some environmental factors that are key... care to share your thoughts in that direction? len david, it sounds like you are raising up leaders at an astonishing rate. Obviously there are some environmental factors that are key… care to share your thoughts in that direction? len

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-1047 Anonymous Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:47:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/thank-you-alan-hirsch-and-other-missional-friends/#comment-1047 david, it sounds like you are raising up leaders at an astonishing rate. Obviously there are some environmental factors that are key... care to share your thoughts in that direction? len david, it sounds like you are raising up leaders at an astonishing rate. Obviously there are some environmental factors that are key… care to share your thoughts in that direction? len

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