..."Evangelism is mission but mission is not merely evangelism" (Moltmann 1977)...."Mission is not a programme of the church but rather an attribute of God" (Bosch 1991).... "we are called to display what it means to be a colony of heaven mission embodies the total impact of the church on the world it's involvement with the social, political and moral life of the community and nation where it is placed" (Green 1990).... "The Church exists primarily for the sake of mission in the world. Mission is therefore the reason why the Church exists (Needham 1987).... "Mission comes first from the heart of God and we are caught up in it rather than initiating it (Bosch 1991)..."we seek to renew the face of the earth, all things and all peoples - that's mission" Archbishop Rowan Williams

Friday, December 31, 2004

Books 2004

Books I've read this year...

Alec Stewart (2003) Playing for Keeps. BBC
Court, S and Campbell, W. (2004) Be a Hero: The Battle for Mercy and Social Justice. Destiny
Brueggeman, W. (1978) The Prophetic Imagination. Fortress
Gibbs, E. and Coffey, I (2001) Church Next: Quantum Changes in Christian Ministry. IVP
Brewin, K. (2004) The Complex Christ. SPCK
Bonhoeffer, D. (1937) The Cost of Discipleship. SCM
Heller, J.(1955) Catch-22. Vintage
Myers, B.L. (1999) Walking with the Poor - Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Orbis
Frost, M. and Hirsch, A. (2003) The Shape of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Church
Elton, B. (2003) High Society
Jakubowski, M. and Christian, M. (eds) (2002) The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road (Mammoth Book)
McCourt, F (1997) Angela's Ashes. Flamingo
Beckford, R. (2004). God and the Gangs: An Urban Toolkit for Those Who Won't Be Sold Out, Bought Out or Scared Out.
Adams, T. (1999) Addicted
Coupland, D (2002) Life After God
Clifton, S (1997) Who are these Salvationists
Yaconelli, M (2003) Stories of Emergence: Moving from Absolute to Authentic
Palin, M. (2003) Sahara
Bonhoeffer, D. (1953) Letters and Papers From Prison
Hornby, N. (1992) Fever Pitch
Sine, T (1999) Mustard Seed Versus Mcworld: Reinventing Christian Life And Mission For A New Millennium
Bauman, Z. (2003) Liquid Love: On the Frailty of Human Bonds
Bird, D (2000)White Cap and Bails
McLaren, B. (2000) The Church on the Other Side
Coupland, D. (1992) Generation X
Sweet, L. (2003) A is for Abductive:the language of the emerging church
Sebastian Faulks(1994) Birdsong
Lynch, G (2002) After Religion. Darton, Longman and Todd
Alagiah, G.(2001) A Passage to Africa
Boyle, D. (2003) Authenticity: Brands,Fakes,Spin and the Lust for Real Life
Burke.S (2003) Making Sense of Church: Eavesdropping on Emerging Conversations about God, Community, and Culture. Zondervan
Riddell.M (1998) Threshold of the Future: Reforming the Church in the Post-Christian West. SPCK

Top 3 reads -
  • Riddell.M (1998) Threshold of the Future: Reforming the Church in the Post-Christian West.
  • Beckford, R. (2004). God and the Gangs: An Urban Toolkit for Those Who Won't Be Sold Out, Bought Out or Scared Out
  • Bonhoeffer, D. (1937) The Cost of Discipleship.

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URBANarmy – are the thoughts and theological reflections of an insignificant Salvation Army officer trying to show true hope, grace, love and freedom in a significant way. URBANarmy -is a story of Missio Dei driving an all-encompassing grace-centred mission. URBANarmy – is an open compilation of lessons learned from day to day ministry, dialogue and reading. URBANarmy – is Gordon who finds total fulfillment in demonstrating the Kingdom of God. URBANarmy – is now the fusion and exploration of 'mission' and 'spiritual formation' while trying to inspire a new generation of Salvation Army Officers as to their role in God's plan for His creation.

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