The Columbia Partnership

Interview with George Bullard by the Convention of Atlanta Baptist Provinces in Canada

George Bullard was recently interviewed by Peter Reid of the Convention of Atlanta Baptist Provinces in Canada on the ministry of The Columbia Partnership and George's perspective on denominations:

Conversations - Dr. George Bullard, The Columbia Partnership

 

Travel Free Learning Dialogue with Eddie Hammett on February 3rd

Here is the digital recording of the Travel Free Learning Dialogue:

TFL Dialogue, Eddie Hammett on Reframing Spiritual Formation

If you missed it and want to be notified when the digital recording of this session is available, send request to Client.Care@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.

The quote of the dialogue from Julia Wallace of Virginia: "I was trained to change the world, but I was not trained as to what to do if the world changes."

During the dialogue Eddie referred to a church in Dallas, TX with a dog park ministry--including a newsletter--as a part of their "going" ministry. Here is a sample of their newsletter: Download: Dog Park News 2009, Volume 3, Issue 2.

Reframing Spiritual Formation for a Secular Age

A Travel Free Learning Article 

By Eddie Hammett

Download Hammett, Reframing Spiritual Formation

We have now entered the second decade of a new century.  Congregations, leaders, and organizations of all types, shapes and sizes are faced daily, if not hourly, with change.  These may be cultural, economic, relational, or demographic, as evidenced by clients and membership shifts.  Many church leaders and churches are deeply impacted and challenged with the increasingly secularization of our culture. Over 70 percent of the population in North America is now considered unchurched.

What are the implications of this reality? How is this reality influencing the way we do church in the 21^st century world?  As a Christian educator for over 30 years, I believe we are faced with reframing spiritual formation; not to change the message, but the reframing methods are the challenge and responsibility of today’s church. Let’s explore together.