Recently, John Shaw published an article in Tabletalk magazine (Ligonier Ministries). The title in the magazine is “Prayer That Matters,” but as you will see if you read the article, the emphasis is on evangelistic prayer. The setting of the prayer discussed is an evangelistic setting and John was thinking about how it applies to […]
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Podcast Episode #6 (John Shaw Part 3 of 3)
John Shaw is the OPC General Secretary of Home Missions. He is a former church planter in St. Paul, MN that now (along with the Committee) oversees OPC church planting. In this episode, John discusses some very practical matters for churches to grow in their ability to reach and welcome people. Everyone will profit from […]
10 Things: Part 10 – Sermon Series Video
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things: Part 9 – Sermon Series Intro Handout
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
Part 2: Initiating Conversations with Larry O
Last week, we looked at how Larry Oldaker approaches initiating conversations (Part 1) and saw a couple of helpful points to note (reading response/body language & prayer). Today we continue with examples Larry gave us of particular conversations—how they started—but then also how he developed them beyond initial chit-chat. So, how do you take those […]
Initiating Conversations With Larry O
We have numerous requests for help with how to start conversations with people. In particular, doing so with a view to building some trust and eventually turning those interactions to more meaningful things of life and then ultimately the gospel. We want to explore this topic in a number of ways, but one way is […]
Stories From the Field: Neon, KY
Readers of New Horizons may have seen the article on the church in Neon, KY a couple of months ago (p.13 of this pdf: New Horizons August 2018). This week’s Stories from the Field digs a little deeper into the outreach mentioned in that article which has been fundamental to the development of Neon Reformed […]
10 Things I’ve Seen: Part 8 (Gift for First Timers)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things: Part 7 (Elders & Visitors Before Worship)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
Stories From the Field: Normal Life
We have been sharing some more formal outreach efforts by OPC churches, but as we all know there are opportunities all around us in “normal life.” Sometimes God takes the most mundane aspects of life and turns them into moments of eternal significance. In today’s examples, eating dinner and taking a walk. We share these […]
Podcast Episode #5 (John Shaw Part 2)
John Shaw is the OPC General Secretary of Home Missions. He is a former church planter in St. Paul, MN that now (along with the Committee) oversees OPC church planting. In this episode, John discusses some very practical matters for churches to grow in their ability to reach and welcome people. Everyone will profit from […]
Who’s Visiting Our Church Plants?
As we move through our church plants getting updates, we ask them to tell us about a visitor who is regularly coming to the church. Who are they? How did they come to the church?, etc. We want to share those from time to time. We hope they will serve a couple of purposes: 1) […]
Stories From the Field: Hamilton, NJ
What comes to mind when you hear the word “evangelism”? Do you imagine a scenario where a Christian shares the gospel with a total stranger? While this is not uncommon, it is certainly not the only way evangelism takes place. It is also not uncommon for many Christians to feel frightened by the thought of […]
10 Things I’ve Seen: Part 6 (When Does Sunday School End?)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things I’ve Seen: Part 5 (Call To Worship)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things I’ve Seen: Part 4 (Turning Greeting Into Welcoming)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
Podcast Episode #4 (John Shaw Part 1)
John Shaw is the OPC General Secretary of Home Missions. He is a former church planter in St. Paul, MN that now (along with the Committee) oversees OPC church planting. In this role over 4 years, he brings a breadth of understanding and awareness of what is happening in OPC church planting that is both […]
Rosaria Butterfield: How Do We Respond?
An earlier post shared an in depth video by Rosaria Butterfield regarding her testimony and view of hospitality in a time when there is great division. (Rosaria: Bridging the Divide) Here is a simple, straightforward complement to that. This is about your initial reaction when a friend or family member shares something that is radically […]
10 Things: Part 3 (A Different Perspective on Street Fairs & Festivals)
In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see some ways in which their practice is inconsistent with our doctrinal commitments, but also hopefully learn from these brothers […]
10 Things I’ve Seen: Part 2 (An Opportunity to Receive Prayer)
If you are new to Outward OPC or this series, the introduction is here (10 Things I’ve Seen: Intro). In this series of posts, we will consider the practices of other churches that share some similarities with the OPC, though also some significant differences. With some of the examples (ten in number), we may see […]