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It’s the same every month. It’s a Monday night, and our church office is filled with new people and nervous excitement. To break the ice – we introduce ourselves, tell some jokes, and discuss one question together: What do you think makes a good church? The responses are always the same. ‘Good teaching’, someone says.Continue reading “What does ‘Good Community’ even mean?”

I live in the Eastern suburbs of the Western world. It’s usually comfortable, affluent and easy here. Generally, people around me don’t get uncomfortable very often, because in our worldview – suffering is something to be avoided, and we’re getting pretty good at it. But these are topsy-turvy times. Suddenly, everyone is suffering, at leastContinue reading “The Strange Opportunity of Suffering”

150. This is ‘Dunbar’s number‘, named after British anthropologist Robin Dunbar. According to Dunbar’s theory, 150 is the maximum number of people that you can realistically maintain meaningful relationships with.  Think of it as a ‘friendship bus’. No matter how many people you know, there’s only room for 150 people on your bus. (I know,Continue reading “Curating Communities and COVID-19 – a Gentle Warning.”