en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1140231 Comments by David Fitch http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-gospel-coalition-reprise-and-in-retrospect/#IDComment138588465 Clark, What would their differences be? I certainly see differences, but theologically they are similar and of course all three, especially Keller amd Mohler - appear regularly on the web site and in videos. Probably Ed (who said he was not part of Gospel Coalition last nite on twitter) has the least formal involvement but still alligns well with them - appears in TGC videos etc. So what would you see as their differences on "missional." Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:28:32 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-gospel-coalition-reprise-and-in-retrospect/#IDComment138588465 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-rob-bell-fiasco-why-we-cant-have-this-conversation/#IDComment135439473 Steve, I agree with your sentiment, but of course leading the church missiologically has its own set of problems ... so let's us converse more on this ... Your assertion is a good one ... Blessings! Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:12:39 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-rob-bell-fiasco-why-we-cant-have-this-conversation/#IDComment135439473 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-attractional-basis-of-neo-reformed-church-plants-yes-or-no/#IDComment122588156 To anyone whose comment might have got blocked for some reason - I hope I have the problem solved ... please chime in again eh? Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:58:35 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-attractional-basis-of-neo-reformed-church-plants-yes-or-no/#IDComment122588156 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/death-of-a-church-plant-%e2%80%93-some-reflections-and-hope-for-the-future-of-missional-church-planting/#IDComment120931804 At the risk of being perceived as overdramatic, I had to choke back the tears reading these comments. Blessed to be among you all. And Jason ... thanks again ... and next time I'm in LA ... let's share a beverage ... but don't expect JR Woodward or Rozko to pick up the tab ... they're broke like the rest of us ... they just look better fed. peace bro ... DF Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:49:19 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/death-of-a-church-plant-%e2%80%93-some-reflections-and-hope-for-the-future-of-missional-church-planting/#IDComment120931804 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/two-new-books-for-2011-for-those-thinking-through-missional/#IDComment119479007 Bob, Roxburgh's book is a refinement and exploring of the cultural mindset of church in the mode of being church. I didn't agree with everything, but for me it was the best exploration of his keynote ideas yet (and best written). Van Gelder's book needed to be done. It fleshed out in detail, unbelievable detail, the history of the development of the various streams of missional. I found it immensely insightful and helpful. peace bro. Tue, 4 Jan 2011 15:43:25 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/two-new-books-for-2011-for-those-thinking-through-missional/#IDComment119479007 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment119072993 Jamie, and others, First, thanks for the warm and encouraging words. Second, I've learned much from you as well. Interaction from you on this blog has helped me much over the years. Sat, 1 Jan 2011 19:52:27 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment119072993 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment118286575 And blessings to you Len. Looking forward to connecting in person this year and figuring out how to work together for His Kingdom ... Blessings on your many labors ... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:26:41 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment118286575 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment118286482 thanks Nathan ... and thanks for all your help in getting me started on blogging. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:25:42 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/my-5-years-of-blogging-10-highlights/#IDComment118286482 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115873412 Mike, Kung's book is still he greatest book of ecclesiology I have read ... And tho this may seem counterintuitive, a good place from which to then engage the missiology questions ... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:18:03 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115873412 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115778971 Tebb's ... why is it you always say things I intended to say better than I ever could have said them myself ... eh? Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:55:16 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115778971 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115777365 Just to be clear y'all, I use the term "biblical" somewhat in jest. I see that word used often as a substitute for "agrees with my own personal exegesis of what I want the Bible to say." In order for a position or claim to be Biblical it must be truly lived out and tested in a community as the outworking of Scripture is our lives... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:47:08 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/is-%e2%80%9cleadership%e2%80%9d-biblical-a-few-reasons-to-say-%e2%80%9cno-%e2%80%9d/#IDComment115777365 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/a-manger-scene-with-a-different-message/#IDComment114544327 4 years ago or more? Ask Brian C. ... Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:46:52 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/a-manger-scene-with-a-different-message/#IDComment114544327 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/a-manger-scene-with-a-different-message/#IDComment114349994 Thank you to all the comments. Brian Christensen is probably too humble to accept accolades on this fine piece of art. To answer the question - I have no better quality pictures of this display but we're looking for a better one. DF Tue, 7 Dec 2010 21:06:41 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/a-manger-scene-with-a-different-message/#IDComment114349994 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/one-of-the-best-things-our-sunday-morning-gathering-can-do-is-bore-the-hell-out-of-you/#IDComment114198820 Tebbe worked very hard at being boring ... w/out much luck :) ... and I mean that as a compliment in this one case only Tue, 7 Dec 2010 04:03:37 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/one-of-the-best-things-our-sunday-morning-gathering-can-do-is-bore-the-hell-out-of-you/#IDComment114198820 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment113576271 Scott, This comment is sobering ... I've had to read it a few times to believe the stats you are putting forth. And yet this exact statistic is what is up for contention as many deny its validity. Anyways, I would love to talk more some time if you're ever near or around Northern Sem ... Blessings on your labors! DF Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:16:06 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment113576271 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/one-of-the-best-things-our-sunday-morning-gathering-can-do-is-bore-the-hell-out-of-you/#IDComment113472124 I'll take that :) Fri, 3 Dec 2010 04:03:31 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/one-of-the-best-things-our-sunday-morning-gathering-can-do-is-bore-the-hell-out-of-you/#IDComment113472124 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111771020 Good stuff! Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111771020 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111770916 Mijk .. Thanks!!! That's helpful for me and everyone else .. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:45:09 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111770916 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111490158 Sam ... ok, I know the post looks like I'm throwing "youth groups" under the bus... but come on ... I put it out front that there's a rhetorical thing here goin on ...and the last paragraph pleads for a place for youth ministry geared towards certain sensitivities ... I don't have the answers, we searching at our church ... since this is a blog post it can take us only so far as to flesh out how youth discipleship should be nurtured in community ... I nonetheless think all three of my points are problems that need to be addressed ... if you read Gordon Neufeld ... I think you will be stunned at the illumination in that book ... peace bro Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:36:42 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111490158 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111483061 Sam... I can only comment on one comment at a time ... this is goin to take me some time ... meanwhile ... here is what David Anderson, a D Min student at Northern, said on my facebook page ... "The basic evangelical practice of "youth group" - i.e. isolating youth from the greater life, ministry, & growth of the congregation - is intrinsically dysfunctional and smacks of age segregation; teenagers need to be mentored & engaged in ...real productive ministry - they fact that they are generally not is reflected in the massive number of American church kids that go off to college & never return to church. This whole phenomenon was the core of my D.Min. thesis. We need inter-generational church, & we must value our kids or prepare to lose them to the world" Comments ? Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/youth-groups-destroy-childrens-lives/#IDComment111483061