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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 1d

Are we in danger of franchising rather than church planting?
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Franchisability

Why Church Planting Is Not an Entrepreneurial Endeavour

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 1d

My latest article is released today. Last week I wrote about the unremarkable life, this week, how you don't need to be remarkable to plant a church...

Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 5d

The new season of the Acts29 Europe podcast launched yesterday, and Philip Moore and I will be chatting with authors to discuss how their books give insight to those in ministry, particularly church planting.

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Acts 29 Europe Podcast

Christianity Podcast · Welcome to season 4 of the Acts 29 Europe podcast where, every fortnight, we get the privilege of listening to, learning from and praying for church planters from all around Eur...

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 8d

Maybe the most Christlike thing you’ll ever do is live a faithful, unseen, unremarkable life...

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An Unremarkable Life

On Decreasing So Christ Might Increase

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 15d

Last week Apple announced that its latest AirPods would have a unique ability to provide translation. What does this mean for mission, and is it a good thing?

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The Art of Mistranslation

AirPods, AI and the Soul of Mission

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 22d

If we are passionate about seeing churches planted, we must start with an understanding of what we are hoping to do...

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Are We Planting Churches?

Ecclesiology, Missiology, and Theology in Church Planting

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 26d

I wrote a short book on prayer for those new to faith. If you’re a pastor or church leader, DM me for a free e-copy. I'd love it to encourage people in your community to pray. If it’s helpful, you can grab hard copies later, but I’d love you to read it first, no strings attached.

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 27d

This is good…

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · 29d

It's much easier to tear down than to build up, and it's far better to build a following doing it. Yet, as followers of Jesus, should this be the case?

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The Joy Of Extinguishing

Tall Poppies, Fault-Finding, and Fire-Building

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Sep 9

My latest article tells a little of the story of how we ended up planting a church in rural Ireland, and some lessons along the way...

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It’s Almost As If God Knows What He’s Doing

Slowness, Resilience and a Realisation Of The Greatness of God

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Sep 4

I have to remember to not let the fame of being (checks stats)... 145,702nd in the top books of Amazon go to my head...

But if you want to see me fly up to the top 145,000's, you can buy a book here: amzn.eu/d/iLkFjrq

Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Sep 2

Writing an upcoming article, and feeling personally challenged...

"Part of the problem is that rallying feels spiritual while requiring less of us. To repost a slogan, sign a petition, or march in a crowd gives the sense of courage without the cost of sustained discipleship."

Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Sep 1

I hit the wrong button tonight, so my latest post is going live tonight! I wanted to give a bit of insight into why I wrote a little book on prayer...

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Why I Wrote “How to Pray”

A Introduction For New Christians (& Some Old Ones)

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Sep 1

Completely forgot that my little book on prayer launches today… (I’m stunningly good at self-marketing 🤣)

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How To Pray: A Basic Introduction For New Believers: Amazon.co.uk: Pollock, Jonny: 9798286354917: Books

Buy How To Pray: A Basic Introduction For New Believers by Pollock, Jonny (ISBN: 9798286354917) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Aug 8

In between the summer showers, I've recently been up on the @EvangelicalsNow '10 Questions' list...
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Ten questions with Jonny Pollock

Jonny Pollock is married to Julie and father to Benjamin, Joshua and Caleb, as well as the pastor of Calvary Church Loughrea in Galway. He enjoys reading, writing, soccer and coffee. One of those fuel...

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you're at the North Coast from the 2nd-8th August, New Horizon will be a great event to attend. If you're around on the 5th, you can come and hear @jsalanwilson and I chat about the journey of a leader...

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Seminars – New Horizon

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 29

New Post: Evangelicals don’t have popes, but at times it appears that we sure want them.

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Weak & Foolish: Exactly How God Wants Us

Why The Gospel Doesn’t Need Celebrities

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 22

My new article today on baking communion bread and pastoral ministry...

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Give Us Our Weekly Bread

Baking Bread & Learning Lessons

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 16

Running in summer is half energy expended by running, and half by fighting flies…

Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 15

Perhaps we assume too much when we talk about our faith. Yet, getting back to basics is probably the best remedy to this!

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Getting Back To Basics

Rediscovering Our Foundations in a Post-Christian Culture

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 8

My little book will be out in less than two months! It is a very basic introduction to prayer, and perfect for new believers…

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How To Pray: A Basic Introduction For New Believers eBook : Pollock, Jonny: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 8

How can we develop the next generation of pastors and church planters?
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Missional Formation

Developing Church Planters for Post‑Christian Landscapes

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm always frustrated that great resources get released just after I've preached on that particular book! 😂

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Jonny Pollock @jonnypollock.bsky.social · Jul 4

My Sermon Song this week ties to my talk in Luke 7:36-50… and is from one of my favourite bands singing one of my favourite hymns…

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My Sermon Song each week is a song that I think ties to the theme of my passage for Sunday…

Kings Kaleidoscope - How Deep (Audio)

YouTube video by KingsKVEVO

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