The Broadcast

 
This Christmas I did nothing. Well apart from all the fun Christmassy stuff.  I didn’t read any books, write any blog posts, think about any sermons, plan any meetings or think about church planting.  I just did nothing, and it was great.  So now I am sat back down at my desk, first day back, feeling up [...]

In February my family and I are moving to Belfast to be part of a team planting a church.  It is probably one of the most exciting and fun things we have ever done.  We look to move around the 20th of Feb.  As yet we have not sold our house here in England, we [...]

Christmas Is Really For the Children
Christmas is really 
for the children.
Especially for children
who like animals, stables,
stars and babies wrapped
in swaddling clothes.
Then there are wise men,
kings in fine robes,
humble shepherds and a 
hint of rich perfume.
 
Easter is not really
for the children
unless accompanied by
a cream filled egg.
It has whips, blood, nails,
a spear and allegations 
of body snatching.
It involves politics, God
and [...]

http://christthetruth.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/sinning-really-isnt-the-worst-thing/

We can now confirm that the details for Love Belfast 09 will be:
Love Belfast 09
Saturday April 11th 2009
Urban Soul, May Street, Belfast, BT14NU
http://www.maystreetchurch.co.uk/
Register at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103076085337
or e-mail info@belfastchurchplant.com
 
A massive thanks to our friends at May Street for allowing us to use their facilities.

just in case you are thinking about moving from outside of NI to be involved with the Belfast church plant here are a few language tips that may help………..

Is that you? If you’re asked this, please don’t answer with “Of course it’s me, you idiot!”. They only want to know if you’ve finished  whatever you’re doing. 
Are [...]

Massive thanks to everyone we met while in Belfast last weekend - It was great to meet you all - a really humbling experience for me personally. To hear all that God is doing across the NI and meet those involved really got the faith pot stirring.  The warmth of welcome that we have received from many [...]

A date for your diaries….Join us in April 2009 for Love Belfast.  A day of prayer for the city, worship, teaching and an opportunity to hear some more about the Belfast Church Plant and meet those involved.
More details about venue and program to follow soon.  To register your interest e-mail info@belfastchurchplant.com  Be great to see [...]

We are in Belfast.  Unfortunately we have not quite moved house yet…… although watch this space for more updates on that one.
Today we are meeting people in and around Belfast who are interested in the Church Plant.  Then on saturday along with Jeremy Simpkins (newfrontiers north uk) we will be meeting local church leaders.  On sunday [...]

I am not sure if I have written a book review on this blog before, but I am about to.  Well, not really a book review, more of a book comment.  Which book? Look To The Rock by Alex Motyer .
I think this is probably one of the most profound and insightful books that I have read [...]