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oxygen #3: jesus the pioneer

Continuing series of reflections on the Oxygen UK tour exploring fresh expressions of church.  For more on the 2011 study tour opportunities, check the details here and here When it comes to thinking about pioneer leaders, I can’t help but … Continue reading

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oxygen #2: the pioneer questions

One of the things we spent a fair bit of time hearing, thinking and talking about in the UK was the idea of pioneer leaders.  Mostly it was questions, not answers that dominated my thinking. Who are those who will … Continue reading

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uk tour days 9-13: kaleidoscope

It’s been quite a crazy few days. And my plan to blog daily has fallen by the wayside…..not necessarily because of time, but because there’s been so much to think about I’m having difficulty cutting through to a point of … Continue reading

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uk day 6: goodnight greenbelt

In just a couple of hours, our greenbelt experience will be all but over, as we crawl into our tents for one more freezing night before hitting the road. Today has been a busy one as we’ve finished off a … Continue reading

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uk 2010 – day 2: gloucester

I have an announcement to make.  I’m moving to England. As usual this snap decision has been well thought out, and on this occasion is based on two particular issues. The first, no surprise to those who know me, relates … Continue reading

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uk 2010 – day 1

The Oxygen UK study tour officially kicked off today as the group (or most of us) gathered at Cheltenham to begin our time together. Before hitting Cheltenham, Sheri and I had a few more hours exploring with friends – this … Continue reading

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UK 2010 – R&R

Having survived 30 hours of travel from Launceston to Leamington Spa in the english midlands, we’re taking a couple of days r & r before heading to Cheltenham for the start of the Oxygen Tour at Greenbelt festival. The travel … Continue reading

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uk tour: oxygen

It’s just a few days now until wheels-up on the study tour to the UK exploring contextual models of church and faith community.  While I’ve still got to work with my team to host a residential gathering between now and … Continue reading

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