I am attending the pre-conference sessions at Exponential 2013 on the multi-ethnic church. The first session was led by Mark DeYmaz of Mosaic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, and author of many books including, Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church. Here are my notes from that session: Theology & philosophy: - Jesus' vision - Early church …
Exponential 2013 blogging
All this week, I am attending the Exponential 2013 conference, which is a gathering of roughly 5,000 church planters and leaders within church planting churches and networks. It is a great learning opportunity for me, but I also like to share what I am learning with others. As I have done in the past, I …
You Belong in the Family (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "You Belong in the Family," from this weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: 1. When you hear the word, ‘family’, what do you think of? 2. This week, we are beginning a new series called “Family Portrait.” Whether on your own or with a group, begin …
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You Belong in the Family
This weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new four-week series entitled "Family Portrait." My message this weekend focused on understanding God's people as a family adopted as children of God through Jesus Christ. I built the message chiefly around Matthew 12:46-50, Galatians 3:26-29 and Revelation 7:9-10. You can listen to my message at the …
Funny Family Stories
As we get ready for our "Family Portrait" series at Eastbrook Church over the next four weeks, I'm wondering what some of your funniest or craziest family stories are. Post them here on my blog or send them to me directly. Thanks!
Matthew Erickson 