Comments on: Changing Channels

By: David Phillips

David Phillips — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:56:40 +0000

I’ll second what stepchild has said. You interact with us and we’ll work and partner with you. The guys I know, for the most part, are not denominational loyalists. We will work and partner with folks participating in the Kingdom if we can agree on the essentials. Heck, we might even support you financially. That’s we in a corporate sense.

My ministry relationships are not with the people in my geographic area. They are literally all over the US and the world. And they’ve come through a connection on a blog, and then meeting at some point. But I’ve got really good friends I’ve never met or only met once, and they are some of my best friends and who I go to with ministry thoughts and questions.

By: stepchild

stepchild — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:38:50 +0000

Camel Rider,
It can be very difficult to connect with churches in the States. One thing I’ve noticed, though, is that most of these networks are not geographically based. They connect online just like we do. I think the best way to participate in what’s going on is to read, write, and comment on blogs.

It comes down to relationships. Links and blogrolls, even. Sometimes you can even “track down” the perfect partner for whatever you’re doing with a Google search and some strategic blog comments. I’ve been known to write an email or two to someone I want to partner with. If they can’t, they usually refer me to someone else. Or, they call the police. No one likes to be stalked, even if it’s online.

By: David Phillips

David Phillips — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:03:21 +0000

This is a really good post…I’m made some connection with the Antioch Church Network if you’re interested

By: Camel Rider

Camel Rider — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:51:00 +0000

How do those of us at the networks cross over and connect to the new movements? Especially those of serving overseas only in the US every 3-4 years?

By: bej

bej — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:40:00 +0000

“I am constantly working to expand my influence with individuals and partner churches by telling stories of what God is doing here in Western Europe.”
Influencing these churches is influencing the SBC. Thanks for being part of that conversation and assisting in that way.

By: stepchild

stepchild — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:12:00 +0000

bej,
I have no plans to influence the Southern Baptist Convention.

This blog is my attempt to influence some people (the few who read it), and to be part of the greater conversation that has so greatly influenced me.

Beyond that, I am constantly working to expand my influence with individuals and partner churches by telling stories of what God is doing here in Western Europe.

Oh, and I'm writing a book. It will be mostly nonfiction.

By: bej

bej — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:41:00 +0000

Since you are part of the SBC, what are your plans for influencing that denomination.