Tag Archives: Experiencing God

Down Town Out

The Nicaragua Mission team leaves Friday night.  Pray for us! Our next worship gathering is June 18 at 6:30.  (We will probably gather in a home.  Stay tuned!) Down Town Out: How does missional engagement get going?   We’re learning. … Continue reading

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Healthy Faith: 5 Reasons to Add Going Out to Discipleship

Yesterday, the Fellowship of Believers micro-church had a great time going Out and helping Open Doors put on a Fall Festival.  (Thanks Maria!)  Reflecting on it, one phrase came to mind: “This was good for the soul.”  That got me thinking: … Continue reading

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Huge Baby Steps

So, last week some of the people I am working with decided to do something on their own. This is very exciting.  You may not think it’s all that much after you read it.  You may think it’s a little thing.  If you … Continue reading

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Who Are We Looking For: Updated

I reread what I wrote once before – and simply put, there wasn’t enough grace there.  And there still isn’t – but with grace in mind, I’ve provided an update. ### What sort of people are looking for at FCMC? … Continue reading

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Missional Community Question and Answer

My friend Marilyn Beyer asked me these questions in preparation for a presentation in one of her seminary classes.  I thought I’d share.  Her questions are in bold. Why missional communities?  Why now?  Why now?  The simple answer is that it … Continue reading

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Good Friday Sunrise Worship Service

“Surely, he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows…”  Isaiah 53:4 Every year, we gather with friends and family at the beach to worship God at sunrise every Good Friday.  It’s become a tradition for our family.  It was started … Continue reading

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It’s What God Does That Matters

About that title, I bet some of you are thinking, “yeah, that’s what you say when a ministry isn’t doing well.”  But no, I mean it.  It’s what God does that matters.  Everything else is filler.  And I’ll go beyond … Continue reading

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News: Fellowship of Believers Vision for Mission

How would you like to be a part of a group of people committed to supporting and encouraging ministry leaders – especially those who work with youth and children?  Just got off the phone with Norma Santos, one of the … Continue reading

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