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Simple church is not simple, it is difficult
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim London Jan 10.

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Jim London replied to Richard Schutty's discussion 'Simple church is not simple, it is difficult'

Richard, thank you for posting this update on what God has been teaching/ shaping in you. What you have experienced is such a common pattern for His people. It is often a very disorienting feeling, confusing. But the good fruit of being pruned like…

Jan 10

Richard Schutty replied to Richard Schutty's discussion 'Simple church is not simple, it is difficult'

It is almost three years ago, I posted the article about my experiences with our first simple chruch. Meanwhile I am involved in several chruchplanting processes and now I see things different, than in my conclusion: 1. My first experience was…

Jan 10

Marja Koivumaki replied to Richard Schutty's discussion 'Simple church is not simple, it is difficult'

Wherever there are people there are problems. Also...the thing is that if you have two people you have five opinions. Such is human nature.But,in each group,you need some sort of leader to keep focus and then try to encourage everyone to…

Jan 8

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At 8:45am on October 10, 2008, Richard said…: Hi Rick,
sometimes I get lost in somekind of labyrinth on simplechurch.com/ Lk10.com and our site www.einfachegemeindeleben.ning.com
Another confusing thing is, that two or three days ago I accitently registered another account on this name here. My first site is called only "Richard" - so don´t get upset if you see me twice, I have no doppelganger.

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At 8:52am on October 10, 2008, Richard said…: It is here like shiping on the waves of the pacific with different people - meet her one and there one on the wave and than disapear.
So how are you know. Have you been able to find out some important things about simple church through the discussions?
Let me know, if you have some quetions. Any how I am on the journey since 2002

ric

At 3:50am on November 3, 2008, Edgardo said…: Hi Richard,
I'm Edgar from the Philippines. I'd like to invite you to read my article at www.bibleone.net/TheMillennium.htm. The millennium doctrine is vital for Christians to understand. It has to do with the word of the kingdom and the salvation of the soul, not spirit (Matt. 13:19; 1 Pet. 1:9; James 1:21; Heb. 10:39; Matt. 16:24-28). I'd appreciate a comment, but you are not obligated.
Thanks,
Edgar Meneses

At 2:26am on July 13, 2009, Timmy Powers said…: Hi Richard,
Glad to hear from you. I am interested in making connections in Romania, but presently do not have contacts there. Would be interested to hear what opportunities you have there.
Blessings,
Timmy

At 5:49am on October 31, 2009, Marius Albus said…: Dear Ric,
I noticed you have some connections with Romania. I'm a Romanian, moved in Chisinau (R.Moldova) 12 years ago, together with my family (wife and 5 kids).
I work in an educational foundation and we have some Germans as partners. They are Lutherans. I am glad to see you are a part of simple church orientation.
Be blessed!

At 10:59am on November 1, 2009, Marius Albus said…: Excelent! So, maybe we can plan a seminar in Chisinau. You are very welcome!

At 4:51am on November 2, 2009, Marius Albus said…: Dear Richard,
You can fly from Frankfurt right to Chisinau, or you can fly from Bucharest to Chisinau. Or we can meet in Iashi (Romania) or in another location of Romania and I can drive you over.
I know about ORA International. We have some collaboration with them as foundation.

At 7:39am on December 4, 2009, Marius Albus said…: Dear Richard,
I just red the book of Wolfgang Simsom (Starfish Manifesto). Did you read it? Do you know the author?
Be blessed!

At 8:20am on January 11, 2010, Marius Albus said…: Dear Richard,
I'm sorry for my late reply. For sure, we want your visits in Chisinau.
I give you my E-mail: [email protected]
May God bless you!
Marius

At 11:45pm on July 24, 2010, robert gilbert said…: Ricahrd,

I am doing fine. How are you?

Basically, I have started a bible study.

I am in my last semester with Liberty University and my area of study is church planting and evangelising. I guess I have to earn my keep for Lord pretty soon. At one point of my life in the past year, I was attending a Assembly of God Church, studying at Baptist University and on paper, I am Catholic. Some things are coming to an end. I guess I have been catching up with what has been happening in church movements. My plans have changed several times in the last two years. God has other plans. I am heading towards simplifying. Simplifying is not easy when we have all these past models in our heads.

I am leaning towards house churches/cell group/network/gatherings. FranzVine is sort of a reaction/proaction to the problem that I really cannot be involved in Free Evangelical Church unless I leave the Catholic Church. This is a German thing. Some Lutherans have the same problem. After praying about it and swinging back and forth on the issue, I cannot divide the body of Christ. I would have never ran into this sort of situation if I was in America, but I find unique and very positive for ministry. I am working within my own walk of joining the two. By joining the two, it opens doors for easier ministry and sharing with nominal Catholics. I am working towards becoming a Secular Franciscan while nurturing a relationship with Vineyard to become a Vineyard Pastor.

FranzVine basically when looking at it is bringing the body of Christ together. House Churches make sense. I think the next big movement is towards networking these house churches. Here we are. With all these different modes of communication, it is quite possible to have huge gatherings and then break off again.

Schmuttertal is the area of Diedorf and other areas where the Schmutter river runs in the valley. In English, it "klings" good, FranzVine Muddy Valley Vineyard Movement. Ministry is messy work.