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Sunday 5 November 2017

Practical theology - HeartEdge feels different

In the Baptist Times, Andy Goodliff has explained why Bell Vue Baptist Church in Southend has joined HeartEdge.

Andy says:

"HeartEdge asks what are the obvious and hidden assets we have as churches, and how might they be used in ministries of culture, commerce and compassion that shape the church’s life and mission, so that they do not become just things we do, but become part of we are.

Many churches are engaged in compassion ministries - foodbanks, night shelters - but few of us are really taking seriously the opportunities to do mission through culture and through commerce. And our compassion ministries tend to be the kind where we do things for people, rather than seeing them as gift to us.

This word gift is important. Instead of seeing the deficits in our church life, the vision of HeartEdge challenges you to see the assets, those often unrecognised or not fully appreciated gifts, which can become something more in the kingdom of God."

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Howard Goodall - The Lord Is My Shepherd.

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