Sermon: The Problem Of King Jesus
John 18:33-37 ‘What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.’ Many of us think of Francis Bacon’s famous words when we read this account of Jesus before Pilate. But we have a problem: the Lectionary omits verse 38 where Pilate says, ‘What is truth?’ for reasons that are beyond me. Well, unless it is to do with the political correctness that afflicts the Lectionary in some places. Maybe Pilate has to be rehabilitated. But aside from strange editorial decisions in the compilation of the Lectionary, this is

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The Christian Century: Can introverts lead? Breaking down stereotypes by Adam S. McHugh Extract from a new book about the ability of introverts to lead in church and business, despite cultural expectations (especially in the USA) that favour extraverts. The article cites research that shows that in fact the larger-than-life, dominant characters set up their successors for failure. (tags: personalitytypes introvert extr

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Ship of Fools: Newfrontiers Discussion on the ShIp Of Fools Forum about experiences of NewFrontiers churches. (tags: NewFrontiers ShipOfFools) Psychological type profile of Lead Elders within the Newfrontiers network of churches in the United Kingdom Leslie J. Francis Sean Gubb Mandy Robbins Journal of Beliefs & Values Academic st

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Ship of Fools: Newfrontiers Discussion on the ShIp Of Fools Forum about experiences of NewFrontiers churches. (tags: NewFrontiers ShipOfFools) Psychological type profile of Lead Elders within the Newfrontiers network of churches in the United Kingdom Leslie J. Francis Sean Gubb Mandy Robbins Journal of Beliefs & Values Academic st

Ditching The Bone China
Do read this challenging article, ‘Derivatives With A Twist‘, by Alan Roxburgh. It contains a powerful story of a Victorian expedition that sought to find the north west passage around the Arctic. All the sailors died, but they set out not with the a