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An alternative to church planting
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After almost 30 years in some form of Christianity includingevangelical, anabaptist, house church, intentional community and aseminary degree, I have been outside of the "church" for about fiveyears.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alice M Yaxley 5th month 5, 2010.
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William F Rushby left a comment for Ron Czecholinski"My wife and I were instrumental in establishing the Rockingham Friends Fellowship back in the mid-Seventies. At that time I taught at EMC.
My knowledge of the Fellowship of Hope (?) is based mostly on articles in the Daily News-Record. I had met…"
Ron Czecholinski left a comment for William F Rushby"I was involved with Family of Hope for several years. Who are you - don't recognize your profile :)"
William F Rushby left a comment for Ron Czecholinski"Hello, Ron!
Your name sounds familiar. Were you connected with Harvey Yoder's church in Harrisonburg?
Bill Rushby"
Alice M Yaxley replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"It's good to hear more of what is on your mind.
Do you find that things become clearer through the specifics? That is what I find myself, I don't know if it is true for everyone.
So in my city I look for opportunities to serve those who…"
Rosemary Gould replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"Thanks, Ron! Your idea of a team sounds excellent. If a core of people who trusted each other and knew they could work together started what you have in mind, they could support each other whenever challenges arose.
Yes, I'm in Charlottesville…"
Ron Czecholinski replied to Rosemary Gould's discussion 'New Language about God'"I agree - the problem, the way I see it, is that many people have become dulled or damaged to the degree that the old words only provide triggers that block any potential meaning. It might take new words, especially to get through the blocks and…"
Rosemary Gould replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"I find a great deal of longing for this kind of community among people my age and younger--40's and younger--and also among retirees and older single women. I live in a progressive small city surrounded by beautiful countryside and many people…"
Ron Czecholinski replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"I wanted to point out another resource I discovered recently. Church Planting Canada is an organization with a goal to provide coaching and networking for "multiplying missional communities". I imagine something similar but with different…"
Ron Czecholinski replied to Rosemary Gould's discussion 'New Language about God'"Great discussion - part of the motivation in my interest in an alternative model of church planting is to be able to work at conveying meaning from the heart rather than staying stuck in old cliches or "triggers". My take is that words are…"
Ron Czecholinski replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"What am I imagining? - good question. I have attempted blogging related to my business but find it difficult to stay consistent. I do better expressing myself in dialogue - perhaps in the future, as part of a network in pursuit of these things.
Mt…"
Stephani Finley replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"I'm interested in hearing (reading) more. Though, I have not had the opportunity to join a Quaker meeting, mainly because the nearest one is many miles away, I have studied Quakerism pretty extensively for the past 40 years. As a like-minded…"
Ron Czecholinski replied to Ron Czecholinski's discussion 'An alternative to church planting'"I'm not at all convinced that the people aren't there. The church institution is rapidly reclining yet people long for true community and purpose. There are many church drop outs as well as those who have never considered church that…"
""Church" was supposed to mean "synagogue" was supposed to mean "assembly," that is, the public meeting of a community for everything from worship to local government. So this is getting back towards what the institution…"
Ron Czecholinski posted a discussionAn alternative to church planting
After almost 30 years in some form of Christianity includingevangelical, anabaptist, house church, intentional community and aseminary degree, I have been outside of the "church" for about fiveyears. I would like to consider an alternative to church planting -something outside the institution and without traditional forms,language, and structures.I would like to be involved in something focused on community building, spirituality (centered on the teachings of Jesus but open - perhaps Quaker…See More
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- My spiritual journey started with a desire to follow Jesus. After almost 30 years in some form of Christianity including evangelical, anabaptist, house church, intentional community and a seminary degree, I have been outside of the "church" for about five years.
I am married with children and grandchildren. My work is focused in the area of green building.
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- At 8:34pm on 11th mo. 3, 2010, William F Rushby said…
- Excuse me, Family of Hope!
- At 8:33pm on 11th mo. 3, 2010, William F Rushby said…
- My wife and I were instrumental in establishing the Rockingham Friends Fellowship back in the mid-Seventies. At that time I taught at EMC.
My knowledge of the Fellowship of Hope (?) is based mostly on articles in the Daily News-Record. I had met Harvey Yoder, but didn't know him well.
I remembered your name because it is not a typical Mennonite name. Nowadays, some Christians from the large Slavic evangelical population in Rockingham County have joined Mennonite groups, so the name Czecholinski wouldn't seem as unusual as it did then.
- At 6:00pm on 8th mo. 30, 2010, William F Rushby said…
- Hello, Ron!
Your name sounds familiar. Were you connected with Harvey Yoder's church in Harrisonburg?
Bill Rushby
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