Category Archives: PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Doing Evangelism together (2)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by kenbaker

Why should we do evangelism relationally? Acts suggests several reasons: • to have fellowship (Acts 9:19, 26-28); • to have companionship (18:18; 19:29; 20:34; 27:1-2; 28:15); • to have protection (9:30; 17:15; 20:2-4); • to have encouragement (28:15); • to … Continue reading →

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Doing evangelism together

Posted on January 27, 2010 by kenbaker

In our culture, the activity of evangelism is often atomized, and individualized. This fits in well with the prevailing worldview of Western Europeanized societies. The concept of celebrity feeds the illusion of individual triumph in areas of beauty, wealth and … Continue reading →

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How does Acts characterize evangelism?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by kenbaker

Luke is not merely telling a story but proclaiming a message in the book of Acts. What is that message? Clearly, it is centered on the evangelistic mandate of 1:8 and the journey of the Gospel and its “gospellers” from … Continue reading →

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Worship: Theory & Practice

Posted on October 8, 2009 by kenbaker

Welcome to the new module in Practical Ministry: Worship: Theory and Practice Here ared the two ppt sessions from today’s seminars.WORSHIP 1 WORSHIP 2

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Becoming the church

Posted on October 13, 2007 by kenbaker

Isn’t it time we returned to biblical practices in our churches? John Piper has noted: So even though growth and upbuilding are from Christ, the head, it is the whole body that builds the body. And the word “whole” is … Continue reading →

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Missiology: Looking at the Pentateuch

Posted on October 4, 2007 by kenbaker

Here’s this week’s lecture on mission-in-the-pentateuch.ppt. Remember: I need to see your precis account of this appearing on your websites ASAP.

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Wilberforce: “feelingly alive…”

Posted on May 29, 2007 by kenbaker

  “If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.” – William Wilberforce, 1759- 1833, the British abolitionist … Continue reading →

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PRACTICAL MINISTRY/ POWERPOINTS

Posted on April 11, 2007 by kenbaker

team-building.ppt Organising your Pastoral World Here are my previous two Practical Ministry seminar sessions for your edification

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PRACTICAL MINISTRY/ POWERPOINT

Posted on April 11, 2007 by kenbaker

The Pastor as Talent Scout (Practical Ministry Seminar) I enjoyed the feedback today. A useful session. Next time we are handling the perennial question of “The Pastor in Conflict.” I suggest you check out the Book of Numbers for some useful background … Continue reading →

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