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Learning about mission

[re]generate is an occasional pub meal and conversation about growing God’s mission. On Monday night 3 August, recent Adelaide visitor Steve Taylor will be talking about what he’s been learning about growing disciples in Christchurch, NZ.
Venue: Astor Hotel, Pulteney st. See below for details, call Nichola on 8416 8427, or visit www.unitingcollege.org.au

PLAN BE

Last year Christian social activist and development worker Dave Andrews published, Plan B, a small book exploring the Beatitudes and their invitation to Christians to live in the light of these teachings of Jesus. Subtitled “Be the change you want to see in the world”, the book explores Jesus’ eight “blessed are” statements. Andrews articulates [...]

Slow

The Slow Movement began some years ago in Rome as a protest to the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant, and it began with food.  It has since developed into a subculture in other areas, such as Slow Travel, Slow Shopping, and Slow Design, just to name a few.  The Slow Movement website explains that one [...]

a model of missional discipleship

Growth coaching. Like Life Coaching. Encompassing the whole of life. Tailored to meet individual goals, aspirations. For spiritual growth. Personal. Relevant. Motivational. Accountable.  What a great model, I thought, when I heard Steve Taylor talking about what they do at Opawa Baptist Church.  Wanting to find out more, I searched Steve’s blog. And low and [...]

one to one

For years, the business world has touted the merits of working with employees and colleagues in one-on-one settings. Whether it’s coaching, mentoring or working with someone to help improve their work performance, the one-on-one setting is used to not only improve or increase one’s contribution to the company, it’s a way to create a win-win [...]