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"Hi, All
May not be anyone out there at this point, since our last discussion was long ago, but I do have something to offer for discussion.
What types of approaches seem to bring success to your Christian Education efforts?
When I use the term…"
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John E. Smith commented on Christy Moore's blog post 'Downshifting to Slow Church'"Hi, Christy
Appreciate the additional thoughts. I can relate to your comments about the value of eating in, because we have been experiencing much the same in connection with a diet that my wife and I have been following. I now…"
John E. Smith commented on Christy Moore's blog post 'Downshifting to Slow Church'"Hi, Christie - fascinating concept.
My first thought as I read about the "slow church" was that it sounds wonderful, but how do we get the world to slow down, so we can stay engaged with our daily lives. Slowing down during a retreat…"
John E. Smith commented on Steve K.'s blog post 'Open Source Church'"Interesting and a bit disturbing, Steve:)
My first church memory is of walking up the stairs on the side of a two-story building on a classic small town square for services above the hardware store.
Since then, I have worshipped in…"
John E. Smith commented on Steve K.'s video
This is Discipling
"Good stuff, Steve.
I've posted to both an adult Christian Education class and a task force which I am part of to stimulate their thinking about what it could be to be church.
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John E. Smith joined Dwight Welch's group
GLAD O&A Ministry Team
O&A Ministry identifies and celebrates communities of faith where all persons, including the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex community are welcome.See More
John E. Smith posted a pageTen Percent to Change the World . . .
Orginally posted on The Strategic Learner blog:
Well, this explains a lot . . .
I remember being fascinated years ago while reading "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell by two points:
1) New ideas often take unusual paths on the way to becoming…
John E. Smith commented on Steve K.'s blog post 'A Potential Church Planter Makes ... The Decision'"Now this is cool . . ."
John E. Smith replied to David Cobb's discussion 'Hopes and Dreams' in the group 2011 General Assembly"Hi, Doug
Not to make you leave the Intersection, but a robust discussion is occurring about things relating to GA, including many comments about costs of attendance on theFacebook group for General Assembly. Check it out and come right…"
John E. Smith commented on Deb Phelps's video
The Gift of Pentecost
"HI, Deb
I have seen this before and think it is very nice. The diversity is awesome and I'm glad we are moving to more openly acknowledge, embrace, and celebrate the rich fabric of our denomination.
John"
John E. Smith posted a blog postGeneral Assembly Reflections . . .
Well, another interesting GA is history . . . except for the bill-paying, clean-up, and follow-up:) I am posting links below to my blog posts from this week, all of which center around various aspects of GA. The food was pretty good, the music was great, and aside from the heat and humidity (which reminded us of how powerless we are over the weather), all went pretty well, from this person's floor seat. Not perfect . . . pretty well. I would also invite anyone who has a fascination with…See More
John E. Smith commented on Steve K.'s blog post 'Coaching Academy: Appreciative Inquiry and Missional Church'"Hi, Steve
Just now stumbled across your post - this is fascinating stuff.
I like Steve R.'s list of coachable characteristics. I would quibble just a little that a person does not have to be "committed" to change…"
John E. Smith commented on Maria P Tafoya's blog post 'Tuesday's Child: Where is everybody?'"Hi, Guys.
You may be interested in my blog post around this which will "pop" tomorrow morning at "My Daily Dither", entitled "Many Are Called, But Few Are Posting . . . " ~ you can use this link to access:…"
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- Are you a member of a faith community or church? If so, which one?
- Webster Groves Christian Church in suburban St. Louis, MO
- What are you passionate about?
- Learning, teaching, and facilitating groups - at the same time.
- Three adjectives that describe you...
- Engaging
Thoughtful
Curious
- Favorite movies
- At this moment:
Master and Commander; When Harry Met Sally; The American President; Saving Private Ryan; Lord of the Rings triology, Harry Potter(all Of Them); Mamma Mia
- Favorite musical artists or genre?
- Like everything except some rap and some country. Love Enya, David Lanz, and most anything on the Narada label. Soft spot for pop and rock from the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties. Real into musicals new and old.
- Favorite quote or Bible verse
- "We are what we repeatedly do; Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit" (Epictetus)
"for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
via @eschreyerYou chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. ~Psalm 139:3
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General Assembly Reflections . . .
Posted on July 14, 2011 at 5:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, another interesting GA is history . . . except for the bill-paying, clean-up, and follow-up:)
I am posting links below to my blog posts from this week, all of which center around various aspects of GA. The food was pretty good, the music was great, and aside from the heat and humidity (which reminded us of how powerless we are over the weather), all went pretty well, from this person's floor seat. Not perfect . . . pretty well.
I would also invite…
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- At 8:31pm on August 27, 2010, Rebecca Woods gave John E. Smith a gift…
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George H. Richardson said… - Hey! I will share. Come on down and we will take a ride!!
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- Are you kidding? I drove home from work this afternoon, top down, overcast day, 84 degrees, back country roads and loved every minute of it. There ain't nothing green about my ride, but it sure does feed my soul!
- At 9:55pm on July 27, 2009,
Rev Al Adams said… - Thanks. I'll try to do some "proxy enjoying" for you!
- At 5:41pm on July 27, 2009, Rev Al Adams said…
- interesting so far...any pointers to share?
- At 9:59am on July 17, 2009, Rebecca Woods said…
- Hi John,
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