Posts from ‘November, 2009’

This third chapter is called ‘Affirmed by God.’ Fernando argues that:
“The ministry is so challenging that when we think of it, the primary focus always needs to be on what God does for us. Otherwise when problems come and we are faced with our own inadequacy, we could react in harmful ways.”
I would [...]

I had the daunting privilege of preaching on this subject last night. I will post an audio link when it is available, but in the meantime, here is a wonderful and very moving set of interviews with a good friend of mine who has a wonderful testimony of God’s comfort through the pain of [...]

We are very excited by the prospect of the Passion for Life mission next year and hope you and your church are getting ready for it.
They have produced a number of useful ‘apologetic’ videos on different subjects – all of which are available here.
They include topics such as, suffering/evil, science and Christianity, reliability [...]

I am pleased to see that the Commons have backed down and accepted the ‘free speech’ defence in the new laws on homophobic hatred. But I am also sad that in the current climate words continue to be evacuated of meaning and the looming spectre of ‘intolerance’ is being banded around again.
There is a [...]

Having highlighted our need to identify with the people we are ministering to, Fernando secondly emphasises the importance of ministering not in our own strength but in God’s power through His Spirit. As before he roots this in the ministry of Jesus, and also relies on the account of the early church in Acts.
Fernando [...]