Tag Archives: Ryan Woods

Three Smooth Stones for Ministry

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Mark Love

Ministry is not a science, at least not the way I think about it. As my friends, Ryan and Jess Woods, put it. Ministry is about the two most unpredictable forces in the world–the Spirit of God and human beings. … Continue reading →

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Metric Observed: Grassroots Conspiracy and third spaces

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Mark Love

In my last “metric” for post-Christendom congregations, I suggested that the number of “joiners” that begin their experience of Christian community apart from visiting on Sunday mornings is a good indicator of missional health. It’s tough for congregations to imagine … Continue reading →

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Video: Ryan Woods Talks About His Graduate Education

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mark Love

Ryan Woods graduated with a Masters in Missional Leadership degree, the program I direct, a little over a year before he died. Not long after his diagnosis of cancer, I taped an interview with Ryan and he talked at length … Continue reading →

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Metrics Beyond Numbers: Deux (because that’s how I roll)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mark Love

A continuation from my previous post. 2. Is your congregation adept at finding new partners in the mission of God? A few important words here. First of all, notice that we’re defining what we’re up to as God’s mission, not … Continue reading →

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Ryan Woods

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Mark Love

Yesterday, Ryan Woods died. I’ve known of Ryan nearly his whole life. I went to church camp with his parents and his uncle was my first youth minister. His large family has cut a significant swath across Churches of Christ … Continue reading →

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Ryan Woods is Coming to Streaming: one more reason you should as well

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Mark Love

I currently am using Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Young Radicals (edited by Shaine Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove) for my daily prayers. Yes, I think of myself as a young radical. Today’s prayers included Psalm 109. “But you, O Lord … Continue reading →

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