The Post-modern jungle

My reason for calling this blog-site "Juggling without dropping" has to do with trying to take on board a whole range of new thoughts, possibilities, skills and techniques, but feeling like there is every chance some parts might "fall through the cracks". But that's OK. I feel as if I have visited this topic a few times now, and it gradually seeps in (like salt-damp!)

I have a sneaking suspicion that had the church facilitated the presentation of the Gospel through all the senses, and acted with creativity and flair for a few more centuries, we'd all be in a much healthier state now. I have come to see that in many ways the church environment is pallid, dour, predictable and boring - certainly by comparison to the "pizzaz" we are surrounded by on each side. I am tired of a predictable Jesus - which is so often how he is presented. I want to present him as he is - creative, passionate, colourful, not "boxed in", but shining with grace, hope, possibilities and power.....

SO - even before this week, I was determined to be more interactive and "community" in my approach as a Pastor, so I am noting HEAPS of possibilities to put into practice back home. Look out PtL.B.C.!

Hmmm - my catchcry for so many years: "Festina lente" - hasten slowly - probably wise. I wonder how patient I can be....