What it's all about

The cover of JDMC shows a colour wheel with a bright white centre. The phrases on the
wheel describe six essential factors for growth. Jesus must be at the centre of everything –
we need to become (and make) disciples – we must go out and become rooted in our local
environment – we need to recognise those who are gifted in enabling the church to become
mature – we need to grow and flourish and multiply like a living thing – and we need to
work through challenges together.

How is it working out so far?

Jesus, Disciple, Mission, Church (JDMC) is reaching further and is showing signs of effectiveness. The pace is definitely picking up. The material is starting to be used in Nottingham and I'm going through it with two groups in St Neots. One of my friends, John, is really fired up about it and may soon explore ways to reach others here in the town (he's planning to go out and deep). Copies are being downloaded around the world and I have no idea how these are being used, nor do I know if others are distributing or modifying the material.

More than community

Church is a community, so church life is a form of community life. But what kind of community should church be? After all, a music appreciation society is a community, but so is an orchestra. Which is most like church?

A living organism

We all know what a living organism is, it's a plant or an animal or even a bacterium. But in terms of church life, what do we mean by a 'living organism'?