Read this post from Seth Godin. Too often I think churches get in the habit of doing the work and lose sight of the story. Our overarching story is that Jesus died to save sinners, and he rose again to give us new life. That’s the story, so what’s the work that we are calledContinue reading “Story First”
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Busy Weekend
Well, beyond::afterhours went really well. We had 35 students out and we rocked the dodgeball pretty hard. FYI, for all youth pastors out there, dodgeball is the easiest event ever. Loads of fun and easy set up and clean up and all around awesome. So that was my friday evening. I was pretty tired afterContinue reading “Busy Weekend”
Perfectionism Quote from The Jesus Way
Read this passage this morning from The Jesus Way and had to share it. The Way of David it the way of imperfection. The story David lived and the psalms he prayed provide us with an imagination that is capable of understanding the operations of God to do his perfect work in us, not ourContinue reading “Perfectionism Quote from The Jesus Way”
Vision Day 2008 Recap
Yesterday was our annual Vision Day, each year we have focused ona different aspect of our overarching vision and mission. One Year, Mission Statement, Next, Purposes and Model, and this year we focused on our core values. In case you are wondering our core values are: A Course of Discovery Creekside is a safe placeContinue reading “Vision Day 2008 Recap”
Great Thoughts from Jay
One of my favorite people in the world is blogging. Jay Smith and I grew up in the same church, he serves as the youth pastor at said church, and I interned with him way back in the day. Jay has always been a great friend, and somehow his wife Sandy and my wife Kathy,Continue reading “Great Thoughts from Jay”
Secure Leaders
Great post from mark batterson here. I think one of the reasons that we see so many insecure leaders is that we want to measure up to the success of the world rather than obedience to God. That is a tough thing to manage, but it’s the most important part of leadership. What is God callingContinue reading “Secure Leaders”
Let me tell you about Tuesday
I know it’s already two days ago but some times I just need a little time to process and think and stuff. Tuesday I was really expecting to do a lot of work-work during the day, it didn’t work out that way for me but I did get a lot of great wisdom thrown atContinue reading “Let me tell you about Tuesday”
What a great idea
Your Church, the Wifi SharerOur church will have a huge lobby area, and a cafe, and an open WiFi. When we get the whole project done. I wonder if it would be possible to open it up a bit more for people who need an office. the church I grew up in had this cathedralContinue reading “What a great idea”
Jim and Casper Go To Church – Review
Jim and Casper Go To Church is written by Jim Henderson of Off-The-Map and Matt Casper, an Atheist. Jim is the dude who bought a soul on eBay and sent that atheist soul to Church, for their honest responses to the church. This is a follow-up project, where Jim and Casper actually went to 12Continue reading “Jim and Casper Go To Church – Review”
They Like Jesus But Not The Church – Review
So far so good on my read one book at a time resolution. With the writer’s strike on really the only thing to watch in the evening is Reality TV and I despise most so while Kathy watches Project Runway I read (for example). So last night i finished up Dan Kimball’s They Like JesusContinue reading “They Like Jesus But Not The Church – Review”
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