Michael Badger

Husband of but one wife, father and son. Disciple of Jesus, pioneer and curate in Salisbury. Oh yes. And I head up a homelessness charity.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

Finally putting my first theological reflection together today for my curacy. Somehow, I have gravitated onto Twitter. Not sure whether it is for inspiration or escape...anyway, reflection is something to do with church diversity.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@Rev_RichTea I agree Richard that all in ministry should seek to pioneer, but maybe for some, a bit like ordained ministry in the church, this is a particular calling and focus. Thanks for all the other top tips! I enjoyed reading them and your reflection is helpful.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

That's it. Last essay on five fold, two fold or three fold ministry now finished. By now I should understand priesthood in the C of E....

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

Hey @trinity_bristol anyone recommend a good book of theological interpretation for my Curacy? I was thinking Vanhoozer.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

Needed to hear this today.

[Matthew Barnett @MatthewBarnett]

Don’t project life’s fears far in the future with forecasted terror. Just show up everyday, give it your best, and let God unfold life for you. Giving up control of how things must go is liberating. You have enough grace for twenty-four hours and that’s all you need.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@jamesellin Are you sure it's the print and not the nature of what you're reading James? When I am reading theological stuff it takes me ages because I have to keep using the oxford dictionary for every other word (slight, but only slight exaggeration)

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@JamiePDavies Hilarious. Don't lose your sense of humour Jamie. It gets you and your students through the day.

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@revjonnyg Well, I guess parishioners have taken priority over diy ...???

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@LighthouseStGs @LeedsCofE @freshexpression Well done lighthouse crew!

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@AltonPrior @CurateDurrant Is there such a thing as monastic PJs that could extend into the day?

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

This is what I love about @VisitWiltshire the great outdoors. #lockdownlifted #walking #chalkvalley

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@NicolaBown1 How about 'bye.' Its sincere, to the point and doesn't make any promises.....

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

#somethingnew Done many things for the first time during lockdown ... Furloughed myself, planted runner beans and kale, painted house, attended online prayer meeting with 80 others, called many people I would not normally, packed foodboxes, delivered foodboxes ... Is.43 18-20

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@NedLunn But maybe also to reflect the indwelt presence of Christ to others? I think we can still do that in lockdown....

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@mthr_alice Hi Alice, can you clarify what you are referring to here? I think I may have missed some of the thread. Thanks

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@Geoffre77831787 @BpBurnley Who's retreating?
https://t.co/FfPHuhcp0c

[St Pauls Salisbury @weareStPauls]

Church is not closed, it is on deployment! Since the March our community team has:
-distributed 1.6 tonnes of surplus food to 625 people
-shopped and delivered prescriptions
-made 803 telephone calls
Thank you to everyone who has supported. @WiltsCF @Pantrypartner
@waitrose

[Kerry Badger @BadgerKerry]

Figuring out what God is doing in Salisbury at this difficult time and joining in @weareStPauls @Pantrypartner https://t.co/3XXznpIQGc

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

I've just made a gift to @RESCUE_UK to support people in crisis. Donate today: https://t.co/19fUo6sj6R https://t.co/zMVD76L1Cd

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

In so many ways life is so different, yet some things remain the same....@SalisburyCath today. Praise God, he remains the same. Yesterday, today and forever, you never change!

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

@juliestokes55 @trinity_bristol Thanks Julie 😊

[Michael Badger @MichaelBadger8]

Can we learn anything from the 8th Century BC prophet Amos about our Corona inflicted world of today? Well, I think we can. Here is one reflection spun off my @trinity_bristol Biblical Studies assignment....
https://t.co/3i9egspjiX