Church ‘A better story’ – 17 ‘If the church were Christian’ – 10 ‘If the church were Christian’ – 6 ‘If the church were Christian’ – 7 ‘If the church were Christian’ – 8 ‘If the church were Christian’ – 9 ‘If the church were Christian’ – intro A few thoughts on ‘modern words to old hymns’ Adelphopoiesis: ‘the making of brothers’ Against the tide – sermon notes Characteristics of the church Confirmation Creeds Dispute between Paul and Barnabas – sermon notes Do we meet God in particular places? Eavesdropping on Asia Minor 1 English Country Parsons Establishing multiple congregations Fault-lines in Evangelicalism God does not live in houses Grow your congregation in ethnic diversity How does Christ rule his church? Introverts in the Church Is church man enough? Israel and the Church John Stott on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 18:20 – ‘Where two or three are gathered…’ Pastors, not priests Paul and women’s ministry Prophecy and authority Psalm 105:15 – ‘Touch not my anointed’ Quotes on the church Should a Christian minister be paid? Ten Reasons Why Churches Stall The Bible and women’s ministry The Biblical basis for women’s ministry The church and the glory of God The church of God The Church’s failures The good shepherd The kingdom of God The marks of a Spirit-filled church – sermon notes The people of God: fulfilled in Christ The sad irony of celebrity pastors The temple: fulfilled in Christ Toolbox for Skillful Shepherding Wanted: Christian leaders What church-goers think of the Bible What has God done for the church? – sermon notes What is a ‘congregation’? What kind of church do we want to be? – sermon notes What priesthood has the ministry? What should we do with heretics? Why are Protestants keeping quiet about Clerical Abuse? Why do we go to Church? Why does God bother with the church? Why they left the Episcopal Church Why we need to be back in church (as soon as possible) Women in ministry – some resources