Jul 28, 2021
Whether you’re gathering online, in-person, or finding a combination that works for you, Forward Movement has inspiring books for small groups and full congregations to learn and grow together. Some ideas: The Path: A Journey Through the Bible The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus Gifts of God for the People of … Continue reading Book ideas for churches and small groups!
Jul 28, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Last week in Forward Today, I wrote about the opportunity we have as a church through this time of disruption to refocus our mission on making disciples. Even a week ago, I thought we were mostly headed out of our pandemic crisis, but increasing case numbers – coupled with continued low … Continue reading Forward Today: A detour on the journey
Jul 21, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Last Sunday marked my ten-year anniversary serving at Forward Movement. What a wonderful adventure it’s been! I’ve visited many dioceses and congregations, and it has been rewarding to get to know the whole church through my ministry. Last year, I offered my reflections on nine years of ministry, including some ways … Continue reading Forward Today: It’s all about disciples
Jul 14, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, A few days ago, I got home from a wonderful vacation in Iceland. It’s an extraordinarily beautiful country, and I’ve got the pictures to prove it. When we got home, I looked around the house and wondered about all our stuff. We have so much! Shelves full of stuff. Closets full … Continue reading Forward Today: Learning from a suitcase
Jul 7, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Daily prayer is an essential habit for every Christian. There are lots of ways to pray. We Anglican Christians are blessed with a rich tradition of daily prayer, and our prayer books offer several rich patterns of prayer. Of course, for folks getting started, I often suggest simply saying grace at … Continue reading Forward Today: Praying on the go and at home
Jul 7, 2021
Complete overhaul improves user experience and functionality Forward Movement announces a major update to its popular Forward Day by Day smartphone app, as well as a relaunch of its Daily Prayer website, prayer.forwardmovement.org. The complete overhaul includes a new clean design with simplified navigation, as well as podcast integration and expanded customization settings for users. … Continue reading Forward Day by Day app and website receive major update