I'm back...just not here

To my loyal readers (all 11 of you) I'm back, but have moved this blog to; www.acompanyoffriends.wordpress.com. Not much new there yet, but I've been undergoing some major changes personally these past few months and felt it was a good time to make a fresh start in bolgdom. My church-planting venture in Vancouver has ended; all of the families have left to pursue ministry elsewhere and while there is sadness in all this, the experience has taught me much about leadership, vision and mission.

Just so you don't worry, I'm still committed to a vision of "church" as a verb; a lifestyle not confined by prescribed locations, events and programs. I'm indebted to conventional church for much of what is good in me; the place I've come from was, in most meaningful ways, positive and beautiful. I hope (and I'll leave it to all of you to verify this) that I've put to rest my cynicism and hostility towards conventional church. We've all got more important things to do than complain! And I'm certain that the road God has me on is new and full of risk, adventure and reward.

You've all be so positive and encouraging and I wanted to let you know that I treasure that. Your words have been both kind and wise. Thank you.

And I invite you to continue this journey with me. Hope to hear from you soon.

Shalom,
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