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What is spiritual leadership and how should it function in the church today?

It has been said, that we need “new kinds of churches” in order to reach a “new kind of culture and people group”. Where will these new kinds of churches come from? If what is needed is something “totally other” than what has been, then it will take completely different types of leaders to see […]

What is a disciple of Christ and how do we develop them today?

1. What are the essentials when it comes to being a disciple of Jesus?
2. What must a disciple believe?
3. What must a disciple do?
4. How do measure your own personal growth as a disciple of Jesus?
5. Have you ever “discipled” someone else?
6. How have you tried to disciple others?
7. How do you know you are […]

What is the Church and how do we be it today?

I think probably more than any other (essential) topic this one is by far the most neglected. When was the last time you heard a sermon, read a book, etc… which directly dealt with this question? Hopefully this discussion will help us get a better idea of “what is church”?
1. Is the church a verb […]

What is the Gospel?

Hey Clay community….
Here are some more questions I hope will help us think through this all important issue.
1. Is the Gospel only about what God did in the past?
2. Are there any “here and now” aspects to the Gospel?
3. Are there any “future” (both near and far) aspects to the Gospel?
4. Are there any “Pre-Incarnation” […]

Starting the Journey

The Clay Community is starting a journey where we will be asking ourselves….
1. What is the Gospel and how do we proclaim it today?
2. What is the Church and how do we be it today?
3. What is an authentic disciple of Christ and how do we develop new disciples today?
4. What is church leadership and […]

Making Sense of It

There is a book out, edited by Spencer Burke, called “Making Sense of Church.” It is basically a book that eavesdrops on emerging conversations about God, Community and Culture. Much of what is included in the book is blog entries and responses.
The book deals with how things are changing so much, that we need to […]

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