Tag Archives: Malcolm Dow

Welcome to Adventurous Spirit Blog

Welcome to Adventurous Spirit Blog.
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Use of Speaking in Tongues in Ministry

I’ve just put up a teaching page about using speaking in tongues as a tool in ministry. It’s adapted from our Hearing God’s Voice course. You can see it by going here.

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John and Paula Sandford

The first time I came across the concept of burden bearing was through the teaching of John and Paula Sandford, who founded Elijah House in 1975 with the mandate to restore the hearts of the fathers to their children, and … Continue reading Continue reading

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The introvert

One of the characteristics typical of burden bearers is their introverted personality. This should come as no surprise, given that by nature a burden bearer must be sensitive to other people’s feelings, perceptive in ways others may not be, and … Continue reading Continue reading

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On being an introvert believer

Over at Intimacy with God blog I have writen about what it is like to be an introvert in an extrovert controlled culture, and how we can learn to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and function in our God-given giftings. … finish reading On being an introvert believer Continue reading

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The Believing Introvert

In a society where around 50% of people are introverts, but the accepted measure of normallity is extroversion, the quiet person is at a disadvantage. Extroverts often consider introversion as a deficiency – that the person is either a snob, … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Redemption of the Christendom Church

Since Diana and I embarked on the journey of exploring the simple church movement, and how we might transition our originally traditional Baptist church into a network of house churches, we have met many people with many different ideas about church, … finish reading The Redemption of the Christendom Church Continue reading

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Hobsons Bay Churches Easter Dawn services

Williamstown: It was a wonderful morning with people from Williamstown, Newport and Spotswood churches. The backdrop over the water as the sun was rising with the stark empty cross was magnificent. Again the sun arose at just the right moment! … Continue reading Continue reading

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I’ve started writing a new book – The Long Tail of the Church

My new book has begun. I’m writing The Long Tail of the Church: Why the Future of the Church is in Much More of Less over at www.longtailchurch.com/book. Based on inspiration drawn from Internet marketing books, such as Chris Anderson’s famous … finish reading I’ve started writing a new book – The Long Tail of the Church Continue reading

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The picture on the Intimacy with God website header

If anyone is interested in the beautiful picture on the header of this website, it is of Goolwa Beach, in South Australia. It was taken by our friend Mal Austin, and is used with his permission. There are many more … Continue reading Continue reading

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