First two weeks in (part time) post; much to encourage and plenty to challenge. Trying not to be overwhelmed by the size of the task.

Great initiative and opportunity x.com/scottishbaptis…

Up and early morning radio interviews on pioneering and Fresh Expressions

Great conversation with Alan Donaldson of Scottish Baptist Union on faithfulness and fruitfulness in ministry.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope" Martin Luther King

Great day with Graham Ensor, Stuart Murray-Williams and Carmel Murphy, thinking, praying and envisaging possibilities for urban ministry.

Encouraging to meet and share pioneers and missional leaders from Bradford. Good people, challenging urban contexts, imaginative initiatives

Different context; military chaplains. Great people, stimulating three days looking at issues of inclusion, diversity and current affairs,

Happy St Brigid's Day. May the example of this great Celtic saint remind us that hospitality 'trumps' hostility and reflects God's heart.

Snapshot of a few days in the life of a Pioneering Coordinator and Community leader: northumbrianreflections.org

"The prospering of God’s cause on earth depends upon his people thinking well.” Dallas Willard

In the light of Brexit and the French Presidential elections, a short video worth a view: youtube.com/watch?v=XxutY7…

Wrote this christiantoday.com/article/after.…

Sad news about Tim Farron. theguardian.com/politics/2017/…