Terry explained that he felt God say to him that for this session he should “Just sit down and talk to them.” He explained that he had been looking at the last part of Hebrews, and it was good stuff but it wasn’t coming into a sermon form. He felt God said to him “what would you like to stay at this historic moment?” As Ginny prophesied tonight would be “a coming of age party” for Newfrontiers. So Terry wanted to highlight some things that really matter to him. What has been … [Read more...]
TOAM Session 5 Terry Virgo on God’s discipline of us (Hebrews 12)
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Terry began by speaking about his own book, Spirit-Filled Church, having first made the point that there are also many books in the bookstore here that he recommends that are written by writers outside our movement. Bob Roberts, Ed Stetzer, and many other names familiar to readers of the blog are represented here. Terry preached on Hebrews 12 once more. You can download the audio, or read my notes here: We saw yesterday what it means to get started in the race, and how to get rid of things … [Read more...]
Terry Virgo on the reverberations of Mark Driscoll's visit to TOAM
July 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
This morning Terry Virgo tweeted "Thanks @PastorMark for your courage & clarity in motivating us in Newfrontiers to move forward. Here we go!" He was of course referring to the time Driscoll came and lobbed a few grenades in our direction. Driscoll urged us to pray for Terry that he would know the right timing to hand over this movement. He actually said "to a man, or men," though most of us heard it as to a single man. This week, Terry is handing over Newfrontiers but not to a … [Read more...]
TOAM Session 2 – Terry Virgo (Hebrews 12)
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After another pumping time of worship, PJ was given the opportunity to share what has happened this past year. He explained that he has been told he is in remission from his cancer. It was an emotional moment as it was quite literally this time last year that we all heard of the diagnosis. He explained that he is currently feeling very well, and the only lasting effects are tiredness (he needs 10 hours sleep a night) and some damage to his leg after a DVT. He is praying for healing for that, … [Read more...]
Terry Virgo on the future of Newfrontiers, transition, but not retiring just yet
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Adrian: So here’s the thing, you look at all of that, it’s all going fantastic. And there are points along the line where there’s been these transitional moments. Like Downs comes then you stop it. Then you have an advance. Stoneleigh comes along and 10 years in you stop it and advance. Now the Brighton conference, and thats now coming to an end. This is the last Brighton conference. But there’s other changes as well. But why would you kind of mess it up? When actually it’s worked so … [Read more...]
Terry Virgo on keeping humble when God blesses you and Newfrontiers
July 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Adrian: Now I would like to take you right back actually... but sort of partly on route to that, my mum said something interesting today. It was through them, because I was very young, back in around 1978 when I met you first. And she said something really interesting. She said, ‘Back then it was just a tiny handful of people’. I think you were pastoring a church in Seaford and I think Haywards Heath was the very first church you’ve travelled to, if I remember correctly. There we were, a … [Read more...]
Terry Virgo on moving from Brighton to London
July 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Tope: I’ve got to ask you. You, are moving to London, and I live in London. You are very welcome to my city! But why are you moving to London? Terry: Well, it’s fascinating. It’s something I never anticipated happening. I was born in Brighton and when I first left secular work, I really felt God gave me promises for Brighton. Quite amazing to be honest. I can show you whole Bibles with verses underlined and things written in the margin. And I really felt God was going to do something … [Read more...]
Virgo: Joseph as a picture of the charismatic church
July 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Tope: I remember, actually, you tweeted recently that you listened to a sermon that you preached... how long ago was that? Terry: Thirty years ago...yah. Tope: And the voice was different. Terry: That’s funny, yes, my son, my youngest son said to me ‘Have you heard your voice on this recording?’ So I said ‘What’s he talking about?’ So I turned it on and it’s strange how your own voice sounds so different thirty years ago. But I was talking about Joseph and just listening … [Read more...]
Virgo: To have a Spirit-filled Church you need Spirit-filled people
July 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here is the video and transcript of the second part of my recent interview with Terry Virgo. Adrian: We’ve spoken so far about the first 300 session that was painting the big picture of what the Church should be like. I have to admit I got to the end of that session and I thought ‘What could he possibly speak on in the second?’ It was almost like you had covered everything in one hour! But I loved the way you opened the second. You just stood up and said something like this: “To … [Read more...]
Interview with Terry Virgo – A vision for the church
June 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
This is the first in a multi-part series of interview clips that I filmed with Terry Virgo when he was in London with us. You will enjoy, and for those without broadband, a transcript of the video will also be shared. Edited Transcript: Adrian: Hi I’m Adrian Warnock and I’m here with Terry Virgo and Tope Koleoso. It’s a pleasure to have you both here. Terry, I came under your ministry back in 1978 or something ridiculous like that, and I’ve known Tope since 1995. So I’ve … [Read more...]
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