Editor’s Note: Three of the major feasts of the Jewish calendar occur in September and October. Embracing these feasts, and the principles upon which they are built, reminds Christians of their heritage and ultimately point squarely to the gospel. If you’re interested in learning more about the links between Judaism and Christianity, and finding Christ sitting at the table of tradition, check out Feast, a Bible study from Threads by Derek Leman. Rosh Hashanah, like many Jewish traditions, can be confusing. The name Rosh … [Read more...]
“Communion” in High Definition
This is a quick post for all of you who have been asking for a high definition version of our “Communion” video. It’s now available. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Sacred Roads Releases TODAY! A note from the author . . .
Today is the official release of the newest Threads study, Sacred Roads: Exploring the Historic Paths of Discipleship. Check out this video message from author Heather Zempel. Sacred Roads takes a look at a few faces of discipleship including: relational discipleship, experiential discipleship, intellectual discipleship, personal discipleship, and incarnational discipleship, finding the worthwhile attributes of each and providing practical ways to implement each expression into our modern pursuit of Christ. The Sacred Roads Leader … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: Video Shoot for Scouting the Divine
The Threads team is filming video for the Scouting the Divine leader kit by Margaret Feinberg, which will release January 2010. We want to give you a sneak peek of the first day of shooting at a rural Tennessee farm. Sheep were the main feature of this Bible study video, but we spent the day with lamas, bulls, dogs, chickens, and a few roosters. … [Read more...]
College Leaders: Make Your Presence Known on Campus
As college leaders, most of our fall semesters are well underway. We’ve moved the freshmen in (and secretly laughed at all the stuff they expected to cram it into a room roughly the size of a Hummer). We’ve participated in involvement fairs and distributed enough survival packs to feed students well into their Christmas Break. We’ve also hosted our first group gatherings. The beginning of the fall semester is the most opportune time to reach students on a college campus. And boy do we put a lot of energy and … [Read more...]
Spend This, Not That: Easy Ways to Help Stretch Your Bottom Dollar
There’s probably a reason recession is only a few letters different than depression. The troubled economy has left a lot of folks discouraged and dispirited. But it doesn’t have to be so bad. Penny pinching sounds undesirable to some, but changing your lifestyle is easier than you might think. I was challenged to flex my spending muscle in five major areas of daily life. Some of the suggestions may not work for you, but others might be helpful on your path toward living a more frugal lifestyle. Grocery Shopping Obviously … [Read more...]
Is it as easy as it seems on TV?
What does it take to follow Christ? Matthew 7:13-15 paints a different picture of Christianity than we typically see from the TV and many churches these days. Following Christ is often seen as a way to the easy life, comfort, and the Promised Land. But these verses talk about the narrow gate and few finding it. Wide is the path that leads to destruction though. Watch this video and think if it is something you’d sign up for. To join the Royal Marines, I’d definitely say you have to enter through a narrow gate. After watching that … [Read more...]
Super Spirituality: Are You a Faith Snob? (Part 2)
Part 2 of Super Spirituality: Are You a Faith Snob? continues … You can read Part 1 here. What Should We Do? As we better understand the impact of spiritual snobbery in our lives, how can we avoid being guilty of it? As with all elements of the Christian walk, we should cautiously approach any prescriptive path toward holiness. In fact, this often leads to legalism, which sits at the core of many people’s spiritual arrogance. But there are a few helpful action points toward refuting faith snobbery. And as my … [Read more...]
5 Leader FAQs Answered
In the past months, many of us at Threads have been rolling around the country going to Connect Conferences and meeting church leaders who are vitally interested in reaching young adults. For those of you who haven’t been able to join us, here are our answers to five of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received. My church has a Sunday School. Do we need to transition to small groups to be able to reach young adults? Not necessarily. If you have a Sunday School structure that embraces depth, responsibility, … [Read more...]
What Does “Missional” Mean?
It doesn’t take you long to encounter the word “missional” as you examine the current landscape of Christian ministry and thought. It seems everywhere you turn, someone is talking about missional living, missional churches, or missional strategies. It seems the wave of missional activity is flooding our churches, seminaries, bookstores, and more. And while many affirm this term, others remain unclear as to exactly what “missional” means. Intentionally or unintentionally, the word has been confused, … [Read more...]
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