CRM: Empowering Leaders
Peace People
“5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’6 If the head of the house loves peace, your peace will rest on that house; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give … Continue reading →
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27.April.2011
Understanding Capacity
Leading a community like NieuCommunities is very dynamic. There is always a tension of realizing peoples’ capacity with their potential and knowing when to push or back off. It really is more of an art form than a science. True … Continue reading →
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24.April.2011
Ninja Update
I realize I’ve been absent on the blog this month. There’s a lot of reasons for that, but I won’t bore you with them here. I do, however want to give you an update on the Ninjas at the University … Continue reading →
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12.April.2011
Obedience
(This post is a reflection on several of the teaching themes Joe has been running in different training environments of NieuCommunities in Pretoria over the last month). There’s a constant inner battle that wages the inner life in ministry. It’s … Continue reading →
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4.April.2011
Movements & Institutions – How We’re Growing
I have long been fascinated by the development of movements. I read a book a while back called “Starfish and the Spider” that completely ruined my life (in a good way), and have consistently found myself wrestling with the tension … Continue reading →
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1.April.2011
Ninja Lou
Yes. Ninjas. Ninjas at the University of Pretoria are creating some problems for the reign of hatred that has long fallen on the residence hall life. Convinced that Jesus has a better way forward, this group of men are covenanting … Continue reading →
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15.March.2011
A Beautiful Pursuit
I have journeyed with Brian for over two years now. He was my first roommate and in many senses my first friend as I made the move to [...]
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15.March.2011
Listening to Clydesdale
Tonight, our community is going to be joining our neighborhood for the annual association meeting. I’ve met many of the people involved in the board of this, have read their materials concerning this meeting, and am excited to keep listening. … Continue reading →
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14.March.2011
Coaching Kings part 3 : Healing
It’s tricky to write about this topic because many people have weird experiences. I will only write from what I’ve personally witnessed. Honestly, the theoretical nature of things is rarely helpful without real life story. Coaching does something else that … Continue reading →
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13.March.2011
Coaching Kings part 2
Come back to the Matthew passage again (Mt. 7.21-23). The reason I include this is because many have suggested that NieuCommunities do lots of things. I’ve been told it all, so I won’t list them. But as I sit in … Continue reading →
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29.April.2011
Joe + Natalie Reed, South Africa, Uncategorized