Missional Church: Committed to Mission in 2010

This December has been quite a month for Austin New Church. We’ve been involved in a series of messages called “Advent Conspiracy” in which we are attempting to “Take back the story of Christmas” through (1) Worshipping Fully, (2) Spending Less, so that we can (3) Give more, and ultimately (4) Love All. Not only [...]

Focus Week (Saturday): 24 Hrs of Prayer.

Starting at 10:30am this morning, people from all over our city, state, and even nation are praying for Austin New Church and our partners. Specifically they are praying for God’s leading for 2010. Thanks to everyone who signed up for a shift for giving of your time, and many of you some of your sleep, [...]

Focus Week (Tuesday): Pure Religion.

What is it that really matters in our faith? That’s a great question to ask at Christmas. In fact, that’s a great question for any time. We like that question when we defend our religion. We don’t mind it when it comes to discussing the “way” we do church or the “style” we prefer in [...]

Missional Church – Serve Austin Sunday

ANC’ers This post is for two purposes: (1) To allow those who have not signed up yet for Serve Austin Sunday (August 30th) to do so via the internet.  (2) To give a short explanation of what Serve Austin Sunday actually is. We are about a week and a half till our next Serve Austin [...]

Tangible Kingdom (Week 7 Day 3) “The List”

I know Hugh and Matt hate spiritual checklists. So do I, because we easily get legalistic about them. But they give a really good one in today’s reading. As we consider what it means to be an apprentice of Christ, each of the  areas listed are key. I love their challenge to turn our focus [...]

Missional Church: Elderly & Homeless in need.

I am having to make this announcement via blog, because we are having problems with email server.  However, there are two sectors of people in our city who are in need during this season of record heat: Homeless: Our homeless brothers and sisters are having to fight this heat without air-condition and very little water.  [...]