I really admire the missional movement, and in many ways consider myself a partner in that thread. Too much about how we typically do church is me centered. Unlike the attitude modeled by Jesus, we are constantly concerned about what we get out of it. (On a semi-related thought, check out this post by Brian Jones. My friend Jason Bedell also chimed in on the subject.)
We are on the verge of launching a college ministry at Castle Hills. Our driving force in this launch is engage students in the restorative work of God in this world, not to provide the cool Christian hangout for college students in San Antonio. I will post more on our college ministries philosophy in the future. For now, let me know what you think about “missional small groups”.
Typically we are defined by what we value and what we do. What we are not and what we fail to do can also deeply impact our identity. Non-O-Biography got me thinking (which I’m sure was not it’s intention), what are some things I hope to do that I haven’t yet. A couple of year’s back I stumbled upon a book called “101 Things to Do Before You Die” and made my own list. In retrospect the list may have been a little ambitious (especially academically). In fact, in the two years since I wrote the list, I have only knocked one thing out. I saw Bela Fleck live in concert.
I twitter (tweet). I love it! In fact, I am sending a tweet right now. I have even posted about the potential of Twitter here at epic. But, there is a bit of truth is this twitter parody.
Counter Culture Guatemalan. Family. @ Local Coffee http://t.co/6OSlE7hL2012/05/22
RT @kevinrose: zooey deschanel, just look outside, it is raining, no need to ask siri 2012/05/22
RT @lensweet: What Moses yearned for more than anything? God’s presence: “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from h ... 2012/05/19
RT @ShaunKing: hey @Safeway Not only should Ryan Young not be suspended from his job, he should be promoted! @cbssf http://t.co/53YLZ4Y1 ... 2012/05/17
@onething hit me up some time, I have something I want to run by you. my email address is richard@epicdialogue.com2012/05/15