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Greetings, Welcome once again to the News of the Revolution - here we are again keeping you updated on the latest news and information. Thanks again for your support and as always - Join the Revolution!  Tom Johnston & Mike Perkinson
by Mike Chong Perkinson The biblical idea of koinonia is wonderfully illustrated in the first of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” In one scene the Council of Elrond gathers to discuss their plight with the ring, they come to the conclusion that they must take the ring back to Mount Doom where the ring can be unmade and its power broken. Heated debate quickly breaks out (where mission lacks, confusion reigns) on the danger of the mission and its impossibility when Frodo steps up and says “I’ll take the ring, although I do not know the way.” At this point real koinonia takes place as various members step up and partner in the mission as they offer their lives, talent and skill (ax, bow, sword). True koinonia is a partnership “in” the mission. It is here that the “Fellowship of the Ring” is formed – nine companions on a quest.
by Tom Johnston Communion. The Eucharist. The Lord’s Supper. By
whatever name you call it, this celebration of
remembrance is built around the symbols of the
body and blood of our Lord and Christ, pointing to
His atoning death for our sins. Whatever you call
this holy moment of realization and reflection,
however you practice it, this “cup of Christ,”
this meal of sacrifice binds all Christians
together. We are not so different after all. We
are all in need of grace and forgiveness, and we all
find it in the same place – the person of Christ.
A new book from the Praxis guys! Called The Kingdom Quest: Preparing to Church Plant in the Post-Christian West, this book is all about preparing to plant a church, focusing on both the personal preperation of the planter and Jesus' principles for starting a new chruch. The book is due out from our publisher in the the next month or so - keep on the lookout for it!
We have a few recent additions to the Trilogy Resources, and some changes with their "looks". Based on the first book published by Mike & Tom, A New Testament Trilogy, ten tools have been developed for usage to shape leaders in your congregation. The resources include text, presentation and multi-media files. New Tool Now Available - InFusion is a seven-session leadership training tool based on core New Testament concepts. An excellent resource for introducing the organic principles taught by Jesus. New Tool Due This Month! For all members of
the Church! - Foresight is a new
tool to help individual christians develop focus for
life and ministry. It helps participant discover
their own personal vision, values and mission so
that they can partner with God's intended will for
their life. The developmental tool can be used
either in a one day seminar or broken down into
several training sessions.
We now have a partial listing of the upcoming events for 2007! Take a look now to see some of what is in store in this new year. Registration information will be added within the next month.
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