Parkside Mission

Life with Christ, in Christ, by faith in God's Spirit...a key, if not the key to real Christian life. Believing our real union with Christ is what the real Christian life is all about.  True Christians operate, not from their own resources alone, but with the life of God connecting with their lives. A relationship with God is not merely knowing things about him. It is supposed to intimate, like a wife knowing her husband. Quote from John Calvin about union with Christ: “We must now examine this question. How do we receive those benefits which the Father bestowed on his only-begotten Son–not for Christ’s own private use, but that He might enrich poor and needy men? First, we must understand that as long as Christ remains outside of us, and we are separated from Him, all that He has suffered and done for the salvation of the human race remains useless and of no value for us. Therefore, to share with us what He has received from the Father, He had to become ours and t...

New chapter in the Gospel Ministry - A Brief Intro We have completed the year on campus at Tech and have moved immediately into an exciting new work. New mission - to plant a Christ-centered, mission minded, community church in a largely unreached neighborhood in Atlanta. We are partnering with the North Georgia Church Planting Network and a church planting church, CityChurch Eastside . This project will initially be called the “Parkside plant.” (Our focus neighborhoods are beside Atlanta’s Piedmont Park) New support needs    Just like our work with Campus Crusade, we depend on financial support from individuals and churches. To make sure we can work full-time to reach this area and plant a multiplying church, we are planning to seek outside support for the next 3-5 years. New donation instructions    Our support and finances will be handled through our new church planting partner, CityChurch Eastside. You have two options for ma...

Gospel Application - Sin beneath the Sin  (This was written by Emily McEntyre, part of it was adapted from Tim Kellers early article on idolatry.) Displayed in bold on her PC monitor were all of the offices that Kelly held on campus.   She added them up quickly in her head.   Hmmm….maybe that’s enough.   If she could just have one more cultural volunteer activity she would be a shoe-in for the president’s council.   And everyone on the president’s council has a future.   She grabbed her bag on the way out of the door and nearly ran right over her roommate, Amy.   “Sorry Ames, just headed to the Girls’ Club to see if they need volunteers.” But I thought that we were grabbing lunch today,” Amy said, sounding disappointed.   “I never see you any more – you’re always in charge of something.   My friend Katherine, who’s not a Christian, wanted to meet you.   I really think she’s seeking.”   “I’m so sorry Ames. Let’s reschedule.” Kelly y...

Here is a brief paper that I wrote describing the process I ideally use to prepare a sermon. Trent McEntyre Preaching III – Directed Study with Rev. Jon Adams February 7, 2009 My preaching process and how my seminary education has shaped it There are many voices vying for our attention as we go through the day. The radio weather person tells us whether or not to grab our coats. Children call for our attention as they play. The supervisor at work lectures us about business priorities. So, when someone stands up to speak about God and His word, He better be ready. In a busy, information saturated secular society standing unprepared before an audience is like fishing without gear or bait. Here is how seminary has shaped how I prepare to teach, speak, and preach in the various ministry contexts where I work. Here is an outline of a process for preparation based the development I have received through seminary: 1.        Prayer – Dr. Frank Farrell introduced ...