Author Archives: Philip Brooks

How Do You Measure Discipleship?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Philip Brooks

 by Philip Brooks Path 1 NCS Assistant “The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church—2008, p. 87 I wonder if the … Continue reading →

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No One Eats Alone

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Philip Brooks

by Philip Brooks Path 1 NCS Assistant I’ve shared communion in a number of places. Beside various church sanctuaries, I’ve been offered the elements on campuses, retreat lodges, in someone’s home, in the middle of the woods, on a boat dock, … Continue reading →

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Worship Matters!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Philip Brooks

by Philip Brooks Path 1 NCS Assistant “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20 NRSV One characteristic we expect from all our new church starts is that they offer frequent … Continue reading →

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Eyes on the Prize

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Philip Brooks

by Philip Brooks Path 1 NCS Assistant The first characteristic we strive for in a new church start is a church that is “theologically Wesleyan”. I get asked what that means a lot and have to say honestly that it’s … Continue reading →

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Where No Disciple Has Gone Before

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Philip Brooks

by Philip J. Brooks Assistant in New Churchs Starts Since I was a kid I loved the series Star Trek which showed explorers who were constantly journeying deeper into space just for the sake of exploration. No matter how much … Continue reading →

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