by Marc Buxton | Feb 4, 2011 | Prayer, Time Management
I journal. Or, at least I make an effort too (sometimes life gets crazy).
I used to have 2 notebooks – one for my personal devotions, and one for journaling my thoughts at the day’s end. In retrospect, my life was compartmentalized. Not in a terrible way, but in a way that didn’t fully relate my devotional readings and prayer to what happened that day.
I’ve since combined these notebooks into one.
I hear pastors talk about being relevant. There is nothing more relevant than the Bible. Fear not pastor, if you are preaching God’s Word, you are relevant! And there is nothing more relevant then reflecting in your journal at the end of a busy day, and thinking about how you did, compared with God’s standard from that morning.
Our life and God’s Word should intersect a thousand times during the day. The two notebooks are one.
Do you journal? Do you keep a devotional notebook? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
by Marc Buxton | Feb 3, 2011 | General
Ecclesia (n): a congregation; church; an assembly
Mind (n): inclination or desire; attention; thoughts; purpose, intention, or will
Welcome to the NEW Ecclesia Mind. This blog exists to share thoughts and ideas about the local church. Book reviews, current events, church planting strategies, best practices, and church history will all be featured here.
I am a missionary, and my passion is the local church; specifically, starting new ones. My goal is to start conversations here that will get you thinking. Whether you are a pastor, Sunday School teacher, church leader, or church goer – I believe this blog will benefit you.
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by Marc Buxton | Jan 26, 2011 | Time Management
Focus is a major theme for me in 2011. I am focusing my energies on accomplishing the chief goal for our ministry – starting new churches in Metro Manila. With every work related activity, I ask the question “does this help me plant churches?”. If it doesn’t, it is not focused enough.
Are you focused? What question should you be asking everyday?
by Marc Buxton | Dec 27, 2010 | General
Sharing Christ. Our ministry uses magic tricks to engage people, have fun with them, and share the Truth.
My Family. My wife Jessi and my son Reece are good and perfect gifts from God.
Making Disciples. That’s why I’m excited about being involved with Baptist Bible College Asia, where our team is training hundreds of champions for Christ (to borrow a phrase from my alma mater).
Local Churches. I’m excited about starting new ones. And I’m excited about our method of doing it in Asian MegaCities.
We are missionaries. We are responsible for raising all of our support on our own. Want to help? Get more information and consider making a tax deductible donation: www.join360.info
by Marc Buxton | Dec 18, 2010 | General
Most car makers put their logos on the front – either the grill or the hood. I just saw a car that didn’t have one. I broke my neck to see what kind of car it was. It was interesting.
What can you NOT do that will make your work more interesting?
