There and back again... (Part I)

Two weeks ago Laura and I returned from a 10-day survey trip to London. We went as learners ready to soak in all that God is doing in London, and as dreamers discerning what the Lord is calling us to do in this great city. We left London with a more focused understanding of the work being carried out and the work that needs to be done.

What is a Survey Trip? Part 2

In less than a week Laura and I will be heading to London for a ten day survey trip. As we have shared our plans with friends and family, the overall reaction has been, "That is awesome...so what exactly do you do on a survey trip?" This is an excellent question! I'm glad you asked...

In the last post I discussed three foundational pieces of a survey trip: information gathering, networking, and prayer. Now I want to get specific about our upcoming trip...

What is a Survey Trip? Part 1

In twelve days Laura and I will be heading to London for a ten day survey trip. As we have discussed our plans with friends and family the overall reaction has been, "That is awesome...so what exactly do you do on a survey trip?" This is an excellent question! I'm glad you asked...

Webster's definition of survey is:

God is on the move

Can you imagine a place rich in history filled with enchanting church buildings whose aged walls bear witness to centuries of gatherings of God’s people? Imagine vaulted ceilings holding the echoes of thousands of songs of praise heard long ago, stone floors worn by the knees of prayers, and weathered pews that remain empty year round. This is the state of most churches in Great Britain: empty rooms ‘waiting for the believers.’

Rethinking How to Blog

Well...it has been a while since I last blogged. There are several reason for this prolonged absence, however, all of them lead back to the core reason for my lack of blogging in recent weeks: I am completely new to blogging and did not fully think through what it takes to have a consistent and meaningful blog.