Culture Makers - Forthcoming Actions/Creations

Let one another know what you're thinking...and how you could use others' input to refine things.

Culture Makers - Reflections

How have the last couple public gatherings stirred you? How are they altering your thinking about life, particularly life as a follower of Jesus? What questions remain? What observations have you made? Etc., etc.

Existing Better - Kingdom First

What do you think, how does one go about putting the Kingdom of God above all else? (Matthew 6:33)

Practically speaking, what does that look like?

Existing Better - Being Good for Your Word

Well, if you were at our public gathering lastnight, you know that we wrestled with our yes and our no. What a fun interaction. I invite you to further our discussion here. Post an initial response of 200 words or less, then interact!

(If you weren't able to be with us, I invite you to the podcast.)

Creating Culture #3

Thinking of Genesis 1-3, do you think it's fair to say that people were made with an eye for what's missing (or where progress is needed)?

Additionally, what if a major part of the culture making conversation involves selflessness? In other words, did the serpent simply exploit Eve & Adam's eye for progress by getting them to focus on themselves, rather than the world around them?

What if a key to culture creation is Philippians 2:3-4? What if a major means of being who God made us to be (culture makers) is keeping our focus off ourselves, and on the world around us?

How's that sit?

Existing Better - Making Disciples (Personal Reflection)

Okay last week I proposed that people post a 200-word reflection on the previous week's gathering, and then interact with others from there. Quite frankly I've loved this part of my experience at George Fox. So, once again I'd encourage you to post a personal reflection based upon our conversation (this time about discipleship). After posting yours, read others and ask questions, make comments and encourage!

I know that takes a high level of vulnerability, but it could also be very transforming!

Existing Better - Making Disciples

This weekend we'll wrestle with the simple idea that Jesus had a steady eye on making disciples.

I'm curious, what is your emotional response to that phrase "making disciples" (discipleship, being discipled, etc.)?

Second, in your estimation of things, "What does Jesus want to pass on to you?" Finally, "What does He want to pass on through you?"

The dialogue will prime us for the weekend, especially because my goal is for the teaching event on Sunday to take on a form unlike ever before.