tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263361.post-12105121134421332792007-06-01T21:39:00.000+02:002007-06-08T21:58:04.909+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_OYlvHhjfJXA/RmmyHHRBxfI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/90ItXRTJzGg/s1600-h/hoop21.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_OYlvHhjfJXA/RmmyHHRBxfI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/90ItXRTJzGg/s200/hoop21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073782290488870386" border="0" /></a>Had an interesting day in Haarlem at a networking day organised by the Evangelical Alliance and <a href="http://www.hoop21.nl">Hoop21</a>. Our colleague Hans Luttik hosted the day. I am truly impressed with the way things are developing in Haarlem. Churches are working together, trying to seize opportunities to make a positive difference in the city. In the morning I joined the workshop with Jos Douma, pastor of the Fonteinkerk and rather well known because of his '<a href="http://www.passievoorpreken.nl">Passion for preaching</a>'. We talked about the challenges of being church in the city, and the changes it requires to be truly relevant and outgoing.<br />In the afternoon I met up with Jeff Fountain, director of <a href="http://www.ywameurope.org/">YWAM Europe.</a> I read his book 'Living as people of hope' during our Mallorca conference, and it inspired me a lot. We talked about vision for Europe and how this affects local efforts. Jeff writes a 'weekly word', make sure you get a <a href="http://www.ywameurope.org/news/word.asp">subscription </a>of you want to stay up to date with European wide developments. All together an inspiring day.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09840157073362000032noreply@blogger.com