Interested in a tele-conference-conversation, with 6 to7 people, on the future of the house church movement?
Here is what I am proposing…
What: a tele-conference-conversation that will give us the opportunity to interact with others from various parts of the world with an engaging topic: the future of the house church movement.
Who: 6 or 7 people who are currently involved in simple/house/organic church. I am looking for regular folk, like myself, who want to converse. You do not have to have “the answers” to take part, just a desire to explore this issue with others. First come, first served (email below).
How: We will use a Skype conference line (Vapps) which means you can call for free using Skype (no skype-out credits needed) or you can call in using a regular landline or cell phone though certain long-distance charges will apply.
When: Wednesday, April 18, 5:00 pm, United States Pacific Standard Time (one hour in length).
New York 8:00 pm, April 18
London 1:00 am, April 19
Singapore 8:00 am, April 19
Sydney 10:00 am, April 19
Why? I believe that conversations are the most powerful tool we have for mutual learning, growth, and the development of greater insight. God does work through his multi-faceted Body. The benefit of a cyber-initiated tele-conversation is that we can cross-pollinate with people that we would not normally be hanging out with.
I see well-facilitated conversations among peers as a significant tool for developing vision, skills, and resources for people involved in next-generation simple churches. This initial conversation is a learning opportunity to help me grasp some of the potential and possibilities.
Is anyone up for an experiment? Shoot me an email at rogerthoman@gmail.com and I will provide you with more specifics. Please reply only if you have a sincere interest and are available at the time specified.
Comments
9 responses to “Experiment: a Tele-Conference Conversation”
Roger–The teleconference sounds like a great idea. But I won’t be able to participate because of a scheduling conflict. Is there any chance it will be recorded so those of us who can’t be there live can still hear what happened?
I will let everyone know if we decide to record it. There is some cost involved.
I have had some inquiries for this call, but there is still room for others to join. I hope the loftiness of the title “the future of the house church movement” has not intimidated any of y’all. Since this is a house-church-type discussion, it is open to people with a wide variety of background or experience in simple/house churches. I believe that none of us are “experts” and that, regardless of our level of experience, we have much to share with one another. If you are feeling nudged, jump on in.
I really love the idea – but doesn’t my phone have to have the setup first. I would need to be home for this and after 7pm Pacific Standard time – before midnight. I only have a cell with limited time.
Regarding phone setup… You can use any cell phone or landline though there will be some long distance charges unless such charges are included in your plan. For example, most cell phone services include long distance (within your country) but you will still use minutes.
Alternatively, you can “call” using skype (www.skype.com) which only requires a computer, an internet connection, the skype program (which you download for free) and a headset. You will be talking and listening directly through your computer. There is no charge at all for this.
Hi, how does one get involved with the phone call or get the recordings? I have established a network of Simple Churches in New Zealand, but am wondering where 2 from here in regards to the future etc of House Church.
Hi Philip… I have sent you an email, but if anyone else would like to know how to get involved in the phone call, send me an email at rogerthoman@gmail.com.
Roger
I like the idea, but it is not very practical to be calling around the world at 2 am on a day that I’m supposed to know what I’m doing at work.
Unless the Lord build the House, it is built in vain. Time will tell.
Ugghhh…I just discover your blog today, one day after your conference call which I would have loved to participate in. I am a house church leader in Boulder County, CO. Contact me anytime with future conference calls.