Monthly Archives: February 2018

111: Using Simple Church Principles in the Middle East

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Today, Gavin and Tom interview Luke, who is currently working in the Middle East among refugees. Luke has worked with Simple Church groups in the past and is applying those principles to groups of refugees in the Middle East. Let’s hear how God is working.

 

Here are links to some ministries mentioned in the show:

http://www.perspectives.org/

https://www.elam.com/

 


110: Can Hierarchy Be Good for the Church?

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A recent Wall Street Journal article* extolls the virtues of hierarchical structures in an increasingly networked society. Tom and Gavin examine this article in the context of church. Is hierarchy good or harmful when applied to ecclesiology? How much hierarchy is needed for a church to function? How much does it take to become toxic? How do we find the right balance?

*In Praise of Hierarchy, by Niall Ferguson   https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-praise-of-hierarchy-1515175338