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Mike Kerslake replied to Mark Kendal's discussion 'To build or not to build (with bricks and mortar) and if so, how?'

If it's a reasonably large congregation I'd recognise that the function of the church requires a range of facilities and these don't necessarily have to be at the same location. For an auditorium "worship centre" I'd look for opportunities to have…

April 12

Mike Kerslake replied to Daniel Read's discussion 'Songs for the boys ?'

I think He prefers wine

April 6

Mike Kerslake replied to Mark Kendal's discussion 'Why do men hate going to church?'

Hi Dee Male friendly songs - In many cases songs in which the emphasis is on God, His nature, his power, etc, rather than on one's own reaction to it. Preferably with a rousing tune. Old hymns were often strong on this (but weak sometimes in other…

April 6

Mike Kerslake replied to Mark Kendal's discussion 'Why do men hate going to church?'

I've not read the book but I think it's a very serious concern. Yes, I would say that much of the way we "do church" is not very male-friendly and it may not be coincidence that there are so few men in church. Some interesting stats are available at…

April 5

Mike Kerslake replied to Gav's discussion 'Delirious back in the charts at easter.'

Dave Can you elaborate on your assertion that "doing "god's work" through music is... a laughable concept" please?

April 4

Mike Kerslake replied to Suz's discussion 'Songs that invoke a sense of smell?'

Actually it was David Ruis, not Don Moen, I think. But either way it's a great song.

March 22

Mike Kerslake replied to martyn burt's discussion 'Easter day songs during communion'

Godfrey Birtill's "God so Loved this Whole World" if you want a triumphant last verse.

March 20

Mike Kerslake replied to Daniel Read's discussion 'The Bible and song-writing'

I think 1-2-3 works if you are rigorously self-critical or (better in many ways) get a friend with solid biblical knowledge and judgement to shake your song to see if any theological cracks appear. Tempting to skip this stage as it could be painful,…

March 15

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Home Town:

Woking

Home Church:

New Life Church

Musical Gift(s):

Bass, PA

Favourite Music

Salvador, Phatfish. Anyone who can take a tired old song and make it hit you in a fresh way again

Favourite Bible Verses / Passages

The passage in Hosea 2 (v14-23) where God promises restoration

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At 6:56pm on September 30, 2009, Chas Spradbery said…: Cheers - yeah I go to a spin off of the main church that meets in a school. Which church do you go to in Woking?

At 11:09pm on January 24, 2009, Jane Mcmahon said…: Yes you're probably right. It's not an area I've looked at. Not something I've grown up with, or become familiar with, but it will be a very real and much safer world for some. Virtual mission! Interesting!

At 10:05pm on January 24, 2009, Jane Mcmahon said…: Sounds more like your area of expertise.Totally over my head!

At 9:31pm on January 24, 2009, Jane Mcmahon said…: Intersting idea, but would rather reach real people :)

At 7:34pm on January 23, 2009, Jane Mcmahon said…: We were really a 'virtual' church for the 5 months before we moved from Scotland to Warrington. My husband Mike designed a web site while in hospital and launched Oasis-warrington.org. We used search engines, searches including anything to do with Warrington, churches, Jesus and tried to make sure we were pretty much at the top of the list of searches. In August when we moved to Warrington we got out as much printed advertising as possible. God really blessed us as one of the first people who contacted us through the web site was a printer. We advertised the web address widely on any material we put out. We picked up the rest of the people through either them seeing the web site having done a search, and others through personal relationships. We have about a 50/50 split on that. We send out an e-newsletter to anyone who signs up through the web-site and have a list of about 240 contacts who have done that. Mike built an adertising trailer which we tow through the town which includes the web address. After our first meeting we wer interviewed by the local Guardian, that article also included the web address and as a result of that article we had over 2500 hits in one day. Some other churches in the area are now piggy backing on searches for oasis warrington, which is great. Anything to get the gospel out there. Hope that helps? Jane

At 2:18pm on August 17, 2008, Graham Kirby-Smith said…: Ha you're right it does look like that! Best not tell my fellow musician Mark that he looks like a dummy...

At 2:47pm on August 3, 2008, Graham Kirby-Smith said…: Thanks Mike! See you soon...

At 2:50am on June 16, 2008, A. said…: Thanks for the welcome! I'm in the mountains of NC, in Asheville.

At 10:04pm on June 11, 2008, Alex Ball said…: Oh OK, you really look like the bass player, and it was in Woking. Maybe you have an unknown twin :)

Was in 2005 though. Cheers anyway.

God bless