Celebrating the Diversity of the Church
I grew up white, middle class, and in the mid-south. My high school was diverse, but not peacefully so. Tensions ran high between races, classes, and groups, which was to some degree a reflection of the entire community. I very well should have grown to adulthood with all kinds of prejudice. But God, in His grace, showed me a different way. As a teenager, … Keep Reading »
The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater
This past Sunday made the fourth week in a row we've worshipped in a local movie theater with January 15 being our official launch. We didn't intend to launch in a theater. I fact, we spent a great deal of time looking at retail spaces, but eventually landed at the Malco because of space, price, and availability. There's a part of me that fell in love with … Keep Reading »
Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012
I remember Shawn Lovejoy telling the story of how, when they had their opening service at Mountain Lake Church, he totally forgot to take up the offering, and they couldn't meet the following two weeks because of ice. I love guys that are real who … Keep Reading »
Bobby Minor’s Coaching Network and Truly Mutual Church Planting Partnership
There are four elements necessary for a church planting movement to succeed: assessment of potential planters, ongoing training, partnership with existing churches, and personal coaching. Bobby Minor has a unique idea for creating a truly mutual … Keep Reading »
The New and Improved Pastors.com
I love Pastors! And I love serving and connecting with Pastors through the greatest website in the web wide world for them - Pastors.com. In January of 2010, I was taken aback by a phone call from David Chrzan, Chief of Staff at Saddleback Church … Keep Reading »
What Does Revival Look Like in 2012?
Back in the olden days (the mid-1990's) I preached a few times at a small church (averaging 12 each Sunday) in eastern Arkansas. They had a rotation system that determined who would take the visiting speaker home for lunch, and one day my lot fell to … Keep Reading »
Why Church Planting?
Obviously, I'm passionate about church planting. On the blog of the Acts 29 Network is a great article that echoes my heart about the matter. It's an adaptation of a writing by Tim Keller, and it really reflects the reason why we're planning on … Keep Reading »
The Basics of Blogging and Online Publishing
Blogging is such a weird word. We never used it until people started keeping "logs" on the "web" of their life called "weblog" and for some reason, we dropped the "we" and were left with the art of blogging. And in a sense, it has changed everything. … Keep Reading »
It’s Time to Come to Life
vimeo.com/34939079 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work … Keep Reading »
Visual Inspiration and Great Links for Creative Leaders
Being creative is a reflection upon our Creator. To be more creative, observe beautiful things made by creative people. Every day, I read posts from around the web that showcase some amazing creative talent. Each is a link, so click the picture for … Keep Reading »
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