Unburying the Lede: Dominion

3 Dec 2019

Unburying the Lede: Dominion

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Being Human, Charismatic, Colossians, Culture, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Genesis, Identity, Image of God, Isaiah, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Politics, Theology | 1

I recently posted a review of a book that I couldn’t recommend, and have found the responses to that review on social media and in private correspondence very interesting. A trusted friend, with vastly more wisdom and learning than I, … Continued

14 Nov 2019

Book Review: Including the Stranger

by Tom Creedy | posted in: 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 2 Kings, 2 Samuel, Being Human, Book Review, Ecclesiology, Identity, Joshua, Judges, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Matthew, Old Testament, Preaching, Reading | 0

David Firth was one of my favourite lecturers whilst I was doing my Masters at St John’s in Nottingham, and it has been a priviliege working on some of his books whilst I’ve been working for his publisher, IVP. His … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Book Review: Mining for Gold

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Kingdom of God, Leadership | 0

In an age when the traditional methods of formation for leaders in churches are dwindling, and new churches like the Vineyard are exploring ways to develop healthy leaders, there is always a need for good books and resources to help … Continued

21 Oct 2019

The Gift of Limits

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Embodiment, Identity, Image of God, Leadership, Mental Health, Romans, Theology | 0

“I am invincible!“ – Boris Grishenko, Goldeneye, 1995 “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities“ – Robert H. Schuller “One of the lessons I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you … Continued

16 Oct 2019

Book Review: A Better Ambition

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Book Review, Culture, Evangelicalism, Gospel, Identity, Leadership, Politics, Reading | 0

One of the perks of working for IVP is that it is part of the SPCK Group, which means occasionally I find myself reading SPCK books on may way to or from work. One of these is Tim Farron’s new … Continued

6 Oct 2019

Book Review: Prayer, A Guide for the Perplexed

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Book Review, Church History, Ecclesiology, Embodiment, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership, Prayer, Reading, Theology | 0

I begin this review with some words from the end of the book: “Prayer is revolutionary. As Christians stand before God in prayer, they stand for the flourishing of common life.” This rather beautiful phrase captures a lot of the … Continued

13 Sep 2019

An Interview with Alexander Venter

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Charismatic, Church History, Ephesians, Eschatology, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Uncategorized | 1

You might have seen my review of Alexander Venter’s new book, Doing Spirituality. As it is quite a long, meaty and beautiful book, I asked Alexander a few questions to help explain and explore what he’s written. I hope it … Continued

2 Sep 2019

Book Review: Doing Spirituality

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Being Human, Book Review, Charismatic, Culture, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, History, Holy Spirit, Identity, Image of God, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, New Testament, Power, Prayer, The Bible, Theology, Top Reads, Trinity, Vineyard | 1

To those within Vineyard and New Wine Christian circles, Alexander Venter will be a familiar name. Venter is a South African pastor and church planter, currently engaged in itinerant teaching ministry, having planted and pastored churches. He is one of … Continued

28 Aug 2019

Book Review: MORE: Truth

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Apologetics, Book Review, Charismatic, Culture, Evangelicalism, Identity, Jesus, John, Leadership, Reading, Theology, Top Reads | 2

You know you are getting old when your friends start writing books. I first met Kristi Mair, author of MORE: Truth at a UCCF Midlands Team event – I was a naive young Associate Staff Worker with Theology Network (Read: unpaid … Continued

18 Aug 2019

Take Heed How You Hear

by Tom Creedy | posted in: Charismatic, Eschatology, Evangelicalism, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Luke, Micah, New Testament, Old Testament, Personal, Vineyard | 0

Today was one of those days where God’s word preached, God’s word written, and what God seems to be saying came together beautifully. I’ve been enjoying using John Piper’s Taste and See devotional, and my meditation this morning was “Take Heed … Continued

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