By Neil ColeI read an article once highlighting the missional strategy of a church. At Christmas time they sent their choir to the local mall to sing Christmas carols at the patrons walking past as a means to get the Gospel out. This was presented as a successful outreach. No one was spoken to. No…
By Neil ColeWhen I was a younger man, pundits often spoke about curtains that needed to be removed so that our societies could be open and influence one another, hopefully for the better. The bamboo curtain that kept communist China from interaction with the world eventually parted. The iron curtain that separated communist Russia was…
By Alan HirschLast week I suggested that the idea of incarnational mission is grounded in the being and purposes of God demonstrated in Jesus’ life, mission, and ministry. This week I simply want to underscore how the model of Jesus must inform and shape our methodology as we seek to follow in his Way. If…
By Alan Hirsch “Just as the Father sent me, so I send you.” (Jesus in John 20:21) As our name suggest, 100Movements is all about movement. We really do believe that an authentic movement form of the church is the only one that will advance the cause of Christ in the 21st Century. In seeking…
By Eric Pfeiffer A Rabbi of mine once said to me, “You can have anything I have, but it will require proximity and pace.” PROXIMITY We know the kingdom of God is often better caught than taught. Why? Because it’s the way we’re wired to learn and grow. From our earliest hours as infants we…