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Come With Me To The Kimberley!

2008-06-19T10:27:00.001+08:00

I am joining a team of people spanning many generations (meaning there are young people and not so young!) to the Kimberley Region of WA - Halls Creek specifically in the Sept/Oct School holidays.BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE - I am wanting people to join me in a missional discipleship course, just one night a week in the 6 weeks prior and post the trip to Halls Creek. This course is explained well here.

Learning Opportunity

2008-01-23T14:46:00.001+09:00

Forge/ TEAR present Steve Said Sat Feb 16th 7.30pmat the Warehouse Cafe $5"Vocare- Our best for the least".Steve' will enable us to find our vocation that connects our passion to the greatest needs. This will be a follow up and an elaboration of what he says at TEAR's Seeds of Hope breakfast that morning at Mt Pleasant Uniting.

New Diploma in Christian Ministry

2007-10-17T10:01:00.001+08:00

This is a personal invitation to you to join with us in a new innovation at ACOM is being launched in 2008 The Australian church in the 21st century desperately needs quality disciples of Jesus who are growing as leaders and willing to embark upon a great faith adventure. Leaders who dare to make a Kingdom difference for Australia. ACOM invites you to embark upon an learning adventure, an

Is This Useful to Anyone

2007-10-02T16:15:00.000+08:00

Recently I have been thinking the 'latest news' blog kinda repeats some of what is on our website.Unless I hear from a number people for whom this is a valuable resource very soon I will delete the blog and simply use the website.Is it useful to you?

Developing a Movement Mentality in Established Churches

2007-07-30T16:27:00.000+08:00

For all those who believe their calling is to remain in established churches, this day long seminar is for you!Check it out here.Or for more on work within established settings check out our re-imagine option!

Local Mission Trip!

2007-07-28T20:48:00.000+08:00

Beyond Black & White: Dr. Lee Camp in Perth

2007-05-28T17:36:00.001+08:00

June 26th- to July 1st EPYC is hosting respected Biblical Ethicist and author, Dr. Lee Camp."Lee Camp is a voice of sanity and insight in a world torn by competing extremism. He is someone I listen to and learn from regularly."- Brian McLaren (Hauerwas, McLaren, Boyd and Gardiner’s thoughts on Lee below) I personally feel that Lee Camp’s work is

Intensive II Coming Soon

2007-05-19T18:47:00.000+08:00

This will be sensational!Don't miss it.All the details are here.

Visiting Speaker

2007-04-22T15:19:00.000+08:00

Many of you would have seen on Phil Baker's blogthat Ray Gingerich is in town.To have a Christian Ethicist like Dr. Ray Ginerich in town is an exciting and not to be missed opportunity for the church in Perth. Here is a link for all the events: click here.Below is some more info:------------------------------------Dr. Gingerich’s latest book "Transforming the Powers" brings together some of the

Herding Cats - Early Bird Shut Off Soon

2007-04-14T10:23:00.000+08:00

The early bird shut off date for Herding Cats is April 21st!One week to go, so sign up now for this fantastic seminar.

Pics from DSII

2007-04-14T10:21:00.000+08:00

Neal Taylor has been working hard on the central Forge website and part if that includes uploading pics from Dangerous Stories II.You can check them out here.

Hirschy's Final Visit

2007-04-01T15:44:00.000+08:00

I have managed to convince Alan to make one final trip to Perth this year before heading off to the US, so he will be back on May 16th for one day only.The morning session will be with a group of invited leaders, while the afternoon will be for everyone.More info soon, but the raw details are:When: May 16th 1.30-4.00Where: Warehouse CafeCost: $10.00Alan will share some of his latest learning in

Herding Cats

2007-04-01T15:42:00.000+08:00

This fantastic event will be coming up on Saturday May 5th!With Tim Hein (SA Forge) and Mark Sayers (Forge National) we will have a great day looking the issues around discipleship and mission with young adults.Click here for more info

Dangerous Stories II

2007-03-14T15:15:00.000+09:00

Well, the weekend has come and gone and it was sensational!Congrats to all who made it happen. If you want to tune in to some of the teaching then you can access our audio page here.

Steve Said Audio

2007-02-26T08:38:00.000+09:00

I have uploaded the audio from last weekend's mini-intensive with Steve Said and Scott Vawser. It was a great day of seriously grappling with core missional concepts.If you'd like to listen in then click here.

Full House

2007-02-22T13:59:00.000+09:00

Saturday's Mini-Intensive with Steve Said and Scott Vawser is pretty much booked out!We have over 30 registered and are expecting a few more on the day. Please note that if you wish to attend then you need to be there for the whole day as we won't be taking casual visitors for this event.See here for more infoIt will be great!

Summit Accomodation

2007-02-22T13:55:00.000+09:00

I know the big question for all of us travelling east to the Summit is 'where do we stay?'I have been recommending people stay in the city and make the 40 min train ride to Mitcham each day, however I was just online and discovered that the Best Western motel in Mitcham (about 2 km walk from the conference venue) is doing accomodation over that period for $110.00/night for two people.You won't

Conversations around Re-thinking Paradigms of Mission in the Post-Christian West

2007-01-28T13:48:00.000+09:00

This day long seminar will explore key shifts in missional paradigms as the western world has increasingly moved away from its Judea -christian base and again become a missionary environment!When: Feb 24th 9.30-4.30pmWhere: Outback centre, 315 Bagot Rd SubiacoCosts: $60.00 regular, $50.00 concession, $40.00 if registered by Feb 8thCall Kent Morgan at SU to register 94435055 or email suno@

The Forgotten Ways

2006-12-15T15:27:00.000+09:00

Alan Hirsch's new book is now available thru both Amazon and Koorong - but its is $19.95 not $49.95 as the Koorong website says!This is a brilliant study of how the gospel spreads, how movements function and how we can be effective agents of the kingdom of God in this world.You can read chapter 1 here.

Forge Events in 2007

2006-12-08T23:53:00.000+09:00

Here's an outline of what we expect to see happening in 2007. If you're keen to be involved in some of our stuff then mark these dates in your diary now and keep the days free.

National News Online Now

2006-12-08T23:51:00.000+09:00

The Forge National Newsletter is online here now.Learn about all the developments in 'Forge-land'!

Mission to Backpackers

2006-12-08T23:42:00.000+09:00

What if you were able to live in a backpacking hostel and see that as your mission field?What if you lived nearby or your church was nearby and had the opportunity to love and serve backpackers.What would that look like?What could you do?Here's a chance to discuss that and maybe even make some plans!

Herding Cats 2007

2006-12-05T16:25:00.000+09:00

I am sitting here watching Garfield over the top of laptop. I am reminded that cats suck! Yes I am no cat lover at all! So far I have convinced my 3 girls that cats are of the devil, they came as a result of the fall, they began like weeds, as feral cats in that first garden...you get my point!I don't know if you have ever seen this video? I love it.They say young adult ministry is similar to

Forge WA Survey Summary

2006-11-28T10:09:00.000+08:00

Ok - I have compiled the survey results into a summary.They are available here.I am yet to make any interpretations but feel free to offer your own insights!

Newsworthy

2006-11-27T08:48:00.000+08:00

Here are two stories that have been in the news lately:The first is an MP3 of a service at SmallBoatBigSea a church in Sydney, and the second is an article that appeared in Saturday's West Australian about Upstream Communities.I'm never sure if media attention is a healthy thing or not, but the stories are there for you to read and listen to as you wish!

Lonnie Frisbee - Legend or Loser?

2006-11-17T21:43:00.000+08:00

As of today the Lonnie Frisbee story is available on DVD.I have ordered a copy to look into the life of this amazing and complex man from the 60's Jesus people era who influenced so many for the kingdom and who died of AIDs in 1993.

Smallboatbigsea on ABC

2006-11-15T07:31:00.000+08:00

Via Mike Frost:The ABC has discovered the Emerging Church! Maybe we're becoming too conventional! Radio National came to smallboatbigsea last Sunday and recorded our service and conducted interviews with various members about why they attend etc. I was interviewed in the ABC studio this week and the whole shebang goes to air on Sunday night at 6.00pm. The frequency in Sydney is AM576. Not

Great Opportunity to meet with Mike Breen

2006-11-14T19:49:00.000+08:00

As rector and team leader of St. Thomas' Church in Sheffield, Mike Breen used LifeShapes to grow the largest church in the north of England, with 80 percent of the congregation under age 40. On staff at Community Church of Joy in Glendale, Ariz., and as a teacher for Fuller Seminary in Calif., Mike helps church leaders in transition and coaches church planters on how to be effective in our

The Backpacking Journey

2006-11-13T08:52:00.000+08:00

The backpacking journey is often about much more than seeing the world. Travellers are often seeking to find themselves and their place in the bigger picture as they move from place to place.Recently we have been having some discussions about how we may be able to reach out to the backpacking crew and how Forge may be able to equip and support those who see it as their mission to serve and engage

Ok? Sin? or just Different?

2006-11-11T18:02:00.000+08:00

Daz Gardiner takes this one on in a talk he gave to the Forge crew at the third WA intensive in 2006. here's part 1

Contextualisation Gone Mad?...

2006-11-08T16:25:00.000+08:00

During a recent trip to Thailand I came across some innovative and boundary pushing missionaries from New Song church in LA.They were wonderfully refreshing people and willing to ask hard questions about context and gospel.They spoke to me about the 'New Buddhism', the term they use for the gospel planted in buddhist cultures.Here is the article they sent me.What do you think?!

Mike Frost Hates Worship?!...

2006-11-06T22:59:00.000+08:00

No way!That's not what he said!

Tell us what you think!

2006-11-06T13:17:00.000+08:00

As part of obtaining feedback from the local WA community we have an online survey online which we would love people to complete.You can access it by clicking here. It will take you 5 or 10 minutes maximum.

The forge-report

2006-11-05T21:09:00.000+08:00

I have just finished the annual report for Forge WA where we describe the 'year that was' and our hopes for the year to come.You can read it here

Reaching the Christian Market

2006-11-01T07:18:00.000+08:00

Here's what the marketers are saying about how to get thru to us...Be aware!From the Australian magazine Marketing, Oct ed

Scot McKnight on The Emerging Church

2006-10-30T19:39:00.000+08:00

Here is the text of a talk given by Professor Scot Mcknight to a group of Westminster Presbyterians. In light of our recent discussions with Don Carson this is well worth reading. (He does critique Carson's book in here)

Hirsch Blog / Site

2006-10-22T13:25:00.000+08:00

In the last day or so Alan Hirsch, Forge National Director has started a website and blog to discuss the thoughts of his latest book The Forgotten Ways. (You can pre-order the book from his home page)There isn't much content up at the moment, but just drop him a line and tell him to get a wriggle on and I'm sure he'll start producing some gems.I have been able to read the pre-release version of

Books

2006-10-21T10:07:00.000+08:00

Be sure to get a hold of Mike Frost's excellent new book Exiles, as well as Alan Hirsch's new book The Forgotten Ways, soon to be released.

Audio Updates

2006-10-21T09:46:00.000+08:00

I have just added two new audio sessions to the forgewa website. On Sunday we had Darryn Altclass the director of Forge Tas and leader of ThirdPlace Communities blow in for a short time and I managed to get him to do a brief 30 minute presentation on their work in the pubs and clubs of Hobart. Its only a short intro but if you’re interested in incarnational mission then Daz is well

Affluenza in Perth

2006-10-21T09:41:00.000+08:00

A small group of people are organising a discussion group around Clive Hamilton's excellent book Affluenza. Click here to see the flyer. This will be an excellent opportunity to engage with others around a theme that concerns us all!For more info email affluenza@iinet.net.au