God calls us back not to limit us but to free us
Sometimes, the most radical thing the Church can do is not run ahead but kneel.
There's Room for Both
The spontaneous sigh towards heaven and the carefully crafted liturgy. The 2am outpouring and the service book handed down through generations. There's room for both.
The Church Has Never Stood Still
From Henley Festival to Cliff College via Chesterfield. It's been a bit 'full on'. But the 'God moments' just keep coming. Oh, and I 'flicked through' John Wesley's Prayer Book...and saw a crooked spire.
The Quiet Revival
This quiet revival isn’t just a statistic. It’s a movement of the Spirit. And each of us has a part to play.
I was creative, but...
My service themed around patience went well. Is there any such thing as a perfect formula for such things? No.
Saint Thomas Day
Thomas. The risk-taker, the challenger, the brave. It was Thomas who said "My Lord and my God!".
Be Creative. OK, erm...
Writer's block is definitely a 'thing'. Overcoming the same when crafting a whole service and creating a portfolio...urgh.
DOV2 Portfolio Workshop
Great to catch up with some familiar faces, the time between now and submission is going to fly! Attending the workshop; another gift.
The Advisory Panel Outcome
It's time to cross.
The Advisory Panel
I prepared as best as I could.
DOV1 Retreat Reflections
I'm not quite sure how to respond to the 'headline'. Perhaps with some further headlines. Anyone who is on this path and following this process, will remember the DOV1 Retreat all their life - they just will. It was that impactful. So in no particular order,
The God who has led us thus far will lead us on.
Trepidation, Excitement. It’s not ‘assessed’, but kind of is, because people are people. I’ve had some outstanding input, feedback, pearls of wisdom, advice, guidance, thoughts and lists…It probably could all be summed up in one phrase ‘be you’. I remain wholly committed and utterly humbled by the