Missional Church – Word on the Street

ANC friend and author of the Tangible Kingdom, Hugh Halter recently made a trip to Austin to do some leadership training for area churches forming incarnational community and/or seeking to take the missional plunge. He said some great things about Austin New Church, so I thought I’d share: I had the privilege of being in [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 6) “Manufacturing Organic”

One of my favorite movies of all time is Tommy Boy. (Don’t judge me) The story line is about a recent college graduate who tries to save the family company after his dad died by going out on the road to make sales.  The problem is that for years the people were buying from his [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 5) “Fork in the Road”

As with many community groups going through the Tangible Kingdom Primer, ours from ANC were pre-existing groups (with an already missional and service oriented DNA). In addition to helping us grow in an understanding for who we should be, each of us have seen how the study could be really useful for establishing new groups [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 4) “Saying No”

The most important word my dog knows is, “No”. “No”, has kept her out of trouble many times. Whether it’s been used to stop her from chasing after another dog who might not be as friendly as she is, to keep her from diving into the kitchen trash, or jaunting out into a busy street. [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 3) “Rhythm”

Wow. Here’s a thought from Susana Fletcher (ANC’er) on today’s reading. Good stuff: I heard a teaching once on God’s war strategies. The reading today reminded me of it. When thinking of “artful rhythm”, it’s mind-blowing to think of God’s war tactics. I mean, think about poor Gideon, commissioned to fight the Midianites (Judges 7-9). [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 2) “What if…”

I liked what Matthew Hansen wrote about today’s reading. So I figured I’d just post it: Today’s reading reminds me of the Prophet Tyler Durden’s quote, How much can you know about yourself, if you’ve never been in a fight? I don’t wanna die without any scars… Often times to live in this incarnational life [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 8 Day 1) “Organic”

It’s hard to believe that we’re entering our eighth and final week of the TK Primer. I’m thankful we’re ending on the topic of incarnational community as a part of the “intuitive” life. What’s becoming the most refreshing part of this journey for me is realizing that the more I allow myself to relax and [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 7 Day 7) “By Faith”

Today’s reading takes us through the “Heroes of the Faith” as seen in Hebrews. It was by faith that so much was accomplished. And scripture reminds us that they were commended for their faith. The difference maker for them is that when God spoke, they knew it was Him, and they acted. It takes an [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 7 Day 6) “Inevitable v.s. Intentional”

I read a quote this morning that I think sums up today’s reading in the TK Primer. Change is inevitable, growth is intentional.” The only way we are going to break-through on our missional/incarnational journey, is if we intentionally place things in our lives to respond to what we’re learning. That’s the strategy behind doing [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 7 Day 5) “Party”

Today’s reading forces us to reflect on community itself. I love the simplicity of our challenge to just throw a party. So much goes into that simple act. Where should it be held so that it’s most conducive to meet the needs of whoever is coming (and their kids)? What should we do? What should [...]