Tag Archives: Ambassadors

The Signs of Political Idolatry

Posted on November 15, 2012 by embassadors

The last week has been both a relief and burden for me. I am relieved that we have finally progressed past the campaign/election season in America. But I am burdened by the manner in which we engaged one another and … Continue reading →

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Is Church Membership Biblical?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by embassadors

As we prepare to facilitate The Embassy Church’s first covenant membership class for our new members I saw fit to post a blog that affirms such an action on our part. By what authority do we call people to enter … Continue reading →

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The Testimony of Keith Clerihue

Posted on September 25, 2012 by embassadors

Keith, my dear brother, in now basking in the glorious presence of his heavenly father. My heart aches as I am grieving his absence. But I am celebrating his entrance into eternal joy. I will miss him deeply, but he … Continue reading →

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What are we doing? (The Four Questions Series)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by embassadors

In our last blog post we visited four questions that we wanted to spend some time unpacking. We asked, 1) What are we doing? (The Mission) 2) Why are we doing it? (The Values) 3) How are we going to get it done? … Continue reading →

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Why do we do what we do? (The Four Questions)

Posted on June 9, 2012 by embassadors

I’m sure that many of you are familiar with the anecdotal tale of a young bride who was preparing her first family dinner. As she was about to put a large roast into the oven to begin baking, her mother … Continue reading →

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A Theology of Suffering – The Testimony of Keith Clerihue

Posted on April 19, 2012 by embassadors

A few years ago I met a brilliant, quick-witted man named Keith Clerihue. We were on staff at the same Church in the Denver metro area and his office was down the hall from mine. He is not a man … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Discipleship | Tagged Ambassadors, Bible, City, Discipleship, James, Job, suffering, The Story of God, trials | 1 Comment

The greatest sermon I have ever heard

Posted on April 15, 2012 by embassadors

About fifteen years ago a came across a sermon by Dr. John Piper entitled, “Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain.” Obviously the title was an attention getter so I set time aside and listened to it. I had no idea … Continue reading →

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What difference does the gospel make?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by embassadors

On April 1st 2012 we launched the weekly worship gatherings of The Embassy Church. We are missionaries to the Denver metro area and we have started by engaging the communities that fall within a 5-mile radius of City Park. As … Continue reading →

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What is a “Disciple?” What is their core value?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by embassadors

We are in the process of launching a church in the Denver metro area. The church is called “The Embassy.” Our first gathering is only weeks away and every moment we become more aware of our heart’s greatest desire. By … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church Planting, Community, Discipleship, Mission, Shepherding | Tagged Ambassadors, Bible, Christ, Church, Disciple, Discipleship, Embassadors, Faith, Grace, Great Commission, Growth, INefficient, Jesus, Lordship, Misional, Mission | 1 Comment

Why do we prioritize “Missional Communities?”

Posted on June 10, 2011 by embassadors

The prioritizing of smaller missional communities is a celebrated distinctive of The Embassy. This in no way undermines the value of our larger gatherings; we recognize the need for the saints to gather for regular corporate worship.[1] The large worship … Continue reading →