ConvoLIFE

In this Episode, we explore Vision, Mission, Purpose and a few other buzzwords besides. What are they, when do they help, and when do you even need them? Listen here Find the podcast on  itunes  here .

Stephen McAlpine is a church planter, blogger and writer from Perth, Western Australia. In this interview with Dave Cornford, Stephen talks particularly about the importance of  - understanding context  - the liturgy of life as well as the "thick" liturgy of worship  - leadership in church planting. This conversation with a seasoned practitioner is sure to inspire you! Links: Stephen's blog . Desiring the Kingdom - Jamie Smith Listen here: Find the podcast on  itunes  here .

More About Making with Words Listen Here Find the podcast on  itunes  here .

In this episode we tackle some big questions about the future. What is it? How do we think about it? How do I get a job as a "futurist"? As leaders for change, how do we orient ourselves towards it? And if you're wondering why the image for this post is a piece of repaired pottery, you'll need to listen to the episode. Kintsugi, Centuries Old Japanese Method of Repairing Pottery with Gold Translated to “golden joinery,” Kintsugi (or Kintsukuroi, which means “golden repair”) is the centuries-old Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with a special lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Beautiful seams of gold glint in the cracks of ceramic ware, giving a unique appearance to the piece. https://mymodernmet.com/kintsugi-kintsukuroi/ “As you imagine the consequences of peripheral trends in the future, go beyond the first-degree impact. For example, consider the driverless cars that Google, BMW, and others are working on. Obviously ca...