Richard Burgess. You may have heard the phrase, “You are unique, just like everyone else.” There’s a bit of a play on words there. In many ways we are all unique, and yet in another way we are all the same, humans, made in the image of God, possessing great potential; yet we are also … Continue reading Uniquely Shaped to Serve.
Category: Commitment
On offer this weekend – don’t miss it!
This weekend the digital editions of my books Exploring the Role of Women in the Church and Practical Discipleship are available for free across Amazon. The role of women is still a much debated issue. Exploring the Role of Women in the Church does as the title suggests - explores what the scriptures have to … Continue reading On offer this weekend – don’t miss it!
Practical Discipleship
Discipleship is the latest buzzword in Christian circles. Discipleship though goes right back to Jesus and his calling of the twelve, his teaching and equipping of them, right through to his commissioning of them to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. Several years ago I wrote a book based on … Continue reading Practical Discipleship
Courageous Faith
Richard Burgess, 25.02.2023 We were made for faith, for courageous faith. Effectively all faith should be courageous, but for various reasons it can end up as intellectual assent rather than a dynamic life - more on that later. We were made for faith that is courageous, bold and dynamic. The Bible is a faith document … Continue reading Courageous Faith
Looking for a Christmas gift? Exploring the Role of Women in the Church.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCSCZQLT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_BCYNMXK6FH5VZGRW5GX1 Still not sure? Got questions? The book charts something of my own journey from complementarianism to egalitarianism (or mutualism) through a study of the scriptures and church history. You'll be challenged, you'll be encouraged! It's available across Amazon.
The Word 4 Life 