The shape of our corps changes from tomorrow…the first key shift as we usher in our ‘Under the Fence’ strategy (see below). Last Sunday was our last weekly public meeting based on the old ‘build it and they will come’ paradigm. From tomorrow, we throw ourselves wholeheartedly into being a cell/ward corps. We’re calling our … More Changing Shape, Changing Mission
I came across this banner on a simplechurch website. I think it is a good reminder of the simplicity of our mission. I think this little equation works on an individual and corporate level, with the both being interlinked, of course. Let me just expand on how I understand the terms. Good Soil: now, I … More Going Organic
Sometimes we get the impression that in order to be successful in mission and have a successful corps, that all we need to do it continue to add more and more programme on top of what, for many folks, is an already busy programme. As in many cases, 80% of the work gets done by … More Overload
By far the most beneficial meetings I’ve been in of late have been ones which have purposely created space for allowing the Holy Spirit to minister. The practice of giving ourselves time to reflect, for example, on a sermon/message/teaching, allowing the Holy Spirit to apply it to our hearts in the context of the worship … More Waiting and Prayer
Many plans for how we see Torry develop were firmed up as Tracy and I took our strategy to the Divisional Strategy Council. It was good to have the input of the various divisional directors/officers, not only in terms of their affirming the plans, but in terms of the good positive suggestions in areas we … More Accountability in Mission Leadership
The Rubicon (link to the right) has relaunched today with its new look. The site carries a variety of articles, blogs etc relating to the mission of The Salvation Army. You may or may not agree with everything that appears there, but its a conversation at least and well worth diving in, if not to … More Rubicon Re-launch
Today is the day of salvation, like every other day. And today is the day to get holy like every other day, but today many Salvos around the world will be taking note of the up and rising ‘Salvation Army holiday’ called Sanctification Day. The date comes from a little date when Commissioner Samuel Brengle … More Sanctification Day
This week has been a real opportunity for us to clarify and refine our vision for Torry aided by our visit to the strategy council next week. Its exctiting to get a sense of how God is working stuff out. The problem with having such a blank sheet (albeit with a few things scribbled on … More Refining Vision
