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Brad Brisco

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Missiologist / Co-author of Missional Essentials, The Missional Quest, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, & author of ReThink & Covocational Church Planting. DMin. INTJ. Contemplative in 2nd half of life. Treasure Island, Florida www.missionalchurchnetwork.com

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Nov 19

My favorite Henri Nouwen excerpt.

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Now more than ever, one of the most tangible ways a church can love its community is by offering professional mental health care and support. In a world marked by stress, isolation and rising anxiety, accessible mental health services communicate compassion in action and reflect the care of Jesus.

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · 1d

The priesthood of all believers did not make everyone into church workers; rather, it turned every kind of work into a sacred calling.

~ Gene Edward Veith Jr. #Covo #Covocational

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · 1d

Now more than ever, one of the most tangible ways a church can love its community is by offering professional mental health care and support. #church #mentalhealthmatters #engagethecity

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Aug 15

I mourn the divisions and distortions that characterize today's political life. Our democracy and its people deserve better than this dysfunction.

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Aug 15

Without the doctrine of the imago Dei, we are tempted to divide people into two groups, those who deserve our grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness, and those who don't.

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Aug 7

A proper apology consists of conveying the 3 Rs:

* regret (genuine empathy with the other)
* responsibility (not blaming someone else) and
* remedy (your willingness to fix it)

~ Kevin Kelly

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Success means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others."

~ Marianne Williamson

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jul 15

You don't need to agree with everything to benefit from something.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Jul 5

Ever wonder where the tomato on your July4th burger comes from? These Central Valley tomato harvesters spend hours bent over under the sun harvesting. On an average they lift around 170 buckets a day. Each bucket weighs 25 Ibs. It's exhausting, physical labor. WeFeedYou

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Jul 4

Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jul 4

When discussing change in an organization, I heard someone say the phrase "living on the edge of the inside." I like this. For someone with a prophetic bent, I think it is best, if possible, to bring about change from the inside, rather than pointing fingers from the outside.

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jul 4

"Freedom has a partner, and its name is responsibility." ~ Seth Godin.

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jun 29

"If you choose to live an unexamined life, please don’t take a job that involves other people."

— Parker J. Palmer

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jun 6

Painfully true statement, with multiple applications to life and faith:

"There is no genuine ascent without descent."

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · Jun 6

Weekly reminder:

"When the Church tries to embody the rule of God in the forms of earthly power it may achieve that power, but it is no longer a sign of the kingdom."

~ Lesslie Newbigin

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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · May 30

brian was starting to think that maybe his mom wasn’t coming back

A man seated on a pink stroller, outdoors on a sunny day. Other people are visible in the background.

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · May 7

There are no unsacred places;
there are only sacred places
and desecrated places.

~ Wendell Berry

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Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · May 6

Weekly reminder:

"Believers participate in Christ’s priesthood not within the walls of the Church but in the daily business of the world."

~ Lesslie Newbigin
#Covo #NoSacredSecularDivide

Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco.bsky.social · May 5

If you want to know more about #Covocational #ChurchPlanting check out the #Covo page on the Send Network website at covochurchplanting.com You can download free resources and sign up for a Covo webinar. #KeepYourJob #PlantAChurch