Third Day in Solus Bar, Cardiff.
Another Hilton Hotel lobby, this time in Glasgow. Gary, his son Ben, Mark Hibbert from Ignite, Tai from Third Day and me are sitting around discussing the tour. Last night in Belfast we were at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle with Brian Houston supporting. Before the show I was able to introduce the band to George McKim, soon to be senior pastor of the church and a one-time loyalist terrorist. In the concerts in Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow I am sharing from stage about Paul's dream in Acts 16 when a man from Macedonia appears to him and says 'Come over here and help us'. It's a pivotal passage, because Paul's obedience to this request brings the gospel into the Western world. I've been talking about it in the context of the audience helping 2 groups of people today. Trevor King, who is co-promoting these shows with Ignite, and his Friendly Faces Foundation, are involved in helping rescue children from slavery in the fishing industry in Ghana. Ignite have been building churches around the city of Rajahmundry in India ( you can see some pictures in my gallery section or under the Indian flag on the Ignite web site.)
In Belfast, the offering to be split between these two causes was an incredible £6,000!
Scotty Wilbanks and David Carr on stage in Belfast.
Our band devotional time last night, as well as Pastor McKim praying for the guys, focused on Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and his arrest- looking at how even in difficult, distressing times, being betrayed and deserted by those around him, Jesus was able to find good in the bad, hope in the heartbreak, and was always able to focus on God's purposes through the pain.
God's words
- Psalm 71.17-18 NLTO God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I have constantly told others about the wonderful things you do. Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.
MY PUBLICATIONS
- Lessons From The Road by Nigel James and Third Day.
- Ignite: God's Purpose for This Generation (Paperback) by Nigel James.
- Seven Ways to Ignite Your Life: Life Lessons from 1 Samuel (Paperback) by Nigel James
- Seven Myths of Youth Ministry: How to Re-Ignite Your Passion (Paperback) by Nigel James, Gary Smith
- Seven Ways to Ignite Outrageous Prayer (Paperback) by Carl Brettle, Nigel James
Photo Albums
Some of my Sermons
- Confidence in Uncertain Times.
- Anointed by the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit-Our director of missions.
- Burden bearers or burden makers?
- Why should I be baptized?
- From the Encounter to the Call.
- Come Over Here And Help Us- The Macedonian Call.
- Rock of Ages.
- People of the Cross- the distinctives of discipleship.
- Samuel-Listen to the Voice of God.
- Kingdom Priorities-Money, Time, and Talents.
- Abraham-Kids, Covenants and Countries.
- Gifted to Lead and Train others.
- Living Tough when things get Rough.
What I'm reading
Antony Thomas: Rhodes: The Race for Africa
Fascinating story of the man who shaped the development of the British empire in Africa-for good and bad.Alvin J. Schmidt: How Christianity Changed the World
A gift from Pastor Brady Boyd at New Life Church, Colorado Springs.Andrew Wilson: GodStories: Explorations in the Gospel of God
Another book about the MetaNarrative or BIG STORY.
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Diary Dates
- 3rd-10th November-Third Day tour South Africa. Sunday 8th November, preaching at Open Door Full Gospel church, Pietermaritzburg, and Church on the Move Full Gospel church, Durban, South Africa. 18th November-speaking at Alpha course, City Temple. 19th-20th November-lecturing on Serious4YouthMinistry course, Elim College, Malvern. 22nd November-pm preaching in Abertridwr, 25th November-attending Cardiff Street Pastors fundraising dinner, 26th-27th November-lecturing at Elim College. 27th November- African Fellowship night of prayer at City Temple. 30th November- meeting with Andrew Butcher of New Life church,Tonyrefail about ministry in Liberia.1st December- Speaking at City Temple Kingdom Academy. 3rd December-lecturing at Elim College. 4th December- City Temple Mission board meeting. 5th December-Pete and Anwen's engagement party. 6th December-pm-preaching at City Temple Christmas Presence service.12th December- Rachel and Chris's wedding. 15th December- speaking at final session of Leadership Academy.
On my iPod
Desperation Band: Light Up the World
Gift from the leadership at New Life church, Colorado Springs.Various Artists: Glory Revealed II
Scripture in song project of Mac Powell and David Nasser. Opening for Third Day on the current tour.
The space between my ears
- The space between my ears
Must see web sites
- Welcome to Ignite
- ThirdDay.com
- City Temple, Cardiff.
- Compassion UK
- Memoirs of a Skinny Welshman
- PrayerInAction
- garyideas
- Regents Theological College
- IgniteIndia
- beloved
- Serious4God:
- Relief In His Life
- This Guy Falls Down
- Heartland Church
- The Sonflowerz
- My Third Day Road Pastor Blog.
- RYFO NETWORK - Serving the Voices
- A Mountain View
PASTOR MCKIM IS NO LONGER WITH WHITEWELL CHURCH.
Posted by: JOHN | 06/10/2009 at 10:33 PM
Pastor McKim left Whitewell Church though he may have been "forced" to leave. You'll not find many clear answers from the members.
Posted by: Peter | 06/14/2009 at 07:24 PM