Last week Apple announced that its latest AirPods would have a unique ability to provide translation. What does this mean for mission, and is it a good thing? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/the-art-of...

If we are passionate about seeing churches planted, we must start with an understanding of what we are hoping to do... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/are-we-pla...

I wrote a short book on prayer for those new to faith. If you’re a pastor or church leader, DM me for a free e-copy. I'd love it to encourage people in your community to pray. If it’s helpful, you can grab hard copies later, but I’d love you to read it first, no strings attached.

It's much easier to tear down than to build up, and it's far better to build a following doing it. Yet, as followers of Jesus, should this be the case? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/the-joy-of...

My latest article tells a little of the story of how we ended up planting a church in rural Ireland, and some lessons along the way... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/its-almost...

I have to remember to not let the fame of being (checks stats)... 145,702nd in the top books of Amazon go to my head... But if you want to see me fly up to the top 145,000's, you can buy a book here: amzn.eu/d/iLkFjrq

Writing an upcoming article, and feeling personally challenged... "Part of the problem is that rallying feels spiritual while requiring less of us. To repost a slogan, sign a petition, or march in a crowd gives the sense of courage without the cost of sustained discipleship."

I hit the wrong button tonight, so my latest post is going live tonight! I wanted to give a bit of insight into why I wrote a little book on prayer... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/why-i-wrot...

Completely forgot that my little book on prayer launches today… (I’m stunningly good at self-marketing 🤣) amzn.eu/d/4bGi53V

In between the summer showers, I've recently been up on the @EvangelicalsNow '10 Questions' list... www.e-n.org.uk/features/202...

If you're at the North Coast from the 2nd-8th August, New Horizon will be a great event to attend. If you're around on the 5th, you can come and hear @jsalanwilson and I chat about the journey of a leader... newhorizon.org.uk/new-horizon/...

New Post: Evangelicals don’t have popes, but at times it appears that we sure want them. jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/weak-and-f...

My new article today on baking communion bread and pastoral ministry... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/give-us-ou...

Running in summer is half energy expended by running, and half by fighting flies…

Perhaps we assume too much when we talk about our faith. Yet, getting back to basics is probably the best remedy to this! jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/getting-ba...

My little book will be out in less than two months! It is a very basic introduction to prayer, and perfect for new believers… amzn.eu/d/8QCxzhJ

How can we develop the next generation of pastors and church planters? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/missional-...

My Sermon Song this week ties to my talk in Luke 7:36-50… and is from one of my favourite bands singing one of my favourite hymns… www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCn... My Sermon Song each week is a song that I think ties to the theme of my passage for Sunday…

Been writing this for about 3 months, but it's been on my heart for many years... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/are-we-dis...

I'm reading for my sermon this week in Luke 7:36-50. With the advent of selfies and filters in 2010, we can hide and amend how we look to supplement how we feel. However, this often has the opposite effect. Worship of Jesus is a rediscovery of peace with our authentic self...

This is a LONG one, but something I’ve been working on for a couple of months now… it’ll be available tomorrow…

Editing a waaaaaaaaay too long article for next week on how we can disciple the joy out of Christians… somehow in editing it I’m making it longer… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Our culture masks fear, loneliness and insecurity behind rage and outrage. I see it all around, and it breaks my heart because we’ve built up so many walls to prevent the healing that we need in community.

Discipleship and the pathway to sustainability and repeatability... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/disciplesh...

This is an important read from @stevekneale.buildingjerusalem.blog

This is a topic that I wrote about years ago, and since then in conversation it has come up over and over (and over!) again… jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/spinning-p...

Sermon Songs this week on my preaching passage of Luke 5. I know this song is related to Matthews Gospel, but there’s something about Jesus teaching in parables that this song speaks to. A wonderful song from Poor Bishop Hooper… www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrIr...

Are we overlooking the value of ordinary acts of faithfulness in small church ministry? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/pastor-don...

If you are in small church ministry, and you would like to read an Irish guy completely misunderstand the sport of baseball, this article might just be for you!

This September I'll be releasing a book! It's a little introduction to prayer for people who have newly come to faith. I had the blessing of someone taking time to show me how to pray when I first became a Christian. I hope it'll be a help! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBSF8BD3

Songs for sermons today is for this Sunday’s passage in Luke 5:1-32… not sure why but I’ve been listening back through Josh Garrells, and thinking about being outsiders who’ve been brought in by the grace of Jesus… have a listen to this amazing song… youtu.be/EWBGcNb9F5c?...

Back to the movies for my next article this coming week; Moneyball and Small Church Ministry...

How to we get beyond superficial community in our churches? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/moving-bey...

Sometimes the sharing of “prayer points” can be code for a kind of sanctified gossip...

Is feeling isolated a common experience for people in ministry? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/the-fellow...

Been mulling over this article for a while...

Pastor as counsellor? I have seen a few blog posts knocking around lately speaking about the pastor as a therapist or counsellor. I thought it might be worth sharing a small section of something I wrote that speaks directly into this. As you may know, I have a book on eldership coming out later on…

I think only once in my life have I used the word 'vignette' - I think I should use words like this more often... they make me look more intelligent than I actually am...

In Luke 2, we have a little scene when God gets lost... what do we do at times when it feels like God isn't where He's supposed to be? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/when-god-g...

Many pastors lament the lack of emerging leaders, but what if we don't actually have a leadership problem? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/the-leader...

This might be the peak of creativity… youtu.be/xYtaBfwpg_k?...

Trying to write a piece on Luke 2:41-52 after finishing my sermon for this Sunday. I have what I think is a great title, "When God Gets Lost," but actually need to write other words to go along with it!

She might be a popular actress, but what can Reece Witherspoon also teach us about cross-cultural mission? jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/the-reece-...

There is a far better name for this in missiological terms, but tomorrow’s article shows us what Reece Witherspoon can teach us about cross cultural Gospel ministry.

People who quote their kids to ‘say’ things that they themselves obviously think and want to say but won’t… those are interesting people… From my son, age 4

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it is also an indicator of a potential leader... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/nurturing-...

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it sure does indicate potential in an emerging leader. Tomorrow I’m publishing a look into cultivating curiosity, and also how to avoid suppressing emerging leaders in our churches.

From next week I'm changing my article posting schedule... here's a post to explain why... jonnypollockwrites.substack.com/p/thinking-m...

From next week I’m going to focus on one article per week on my Substack, but continue the voice recording for those who find it more helpful to listen than read. I’m hoping to develop more resources and conversations around each topic. substack.com/@jonnypolloc...